Lilama 18 (LM8) Exports 320-Ton Flexiport F800 Bulk Unloader to Japan

Overview

Lilama 18 (LM8), a member of the LILAMA group, has completed and exported a 320-ton Flexiport F800 pneumatic bulk unloading system to Japan. The equipment, delivered on May 10, 2026, represents a significant step for Vietnamese heavy machinery in penetrating developed markets. LM8 has a pipeline of additional orders for the Philippines, Japan, and South Korea through mid-2027.

Key Facts

• The Flexiport F800 weighs 320 tons and measures 42.66m x 20m x 41.68m (equivalent to a 14-story building).
• It can unload 100 to 1,000 tons per hour (wheat equivalent) using pneumatic vacuum technology.
• The equipment handles diverse materials: biomass, fishmeal, soybean meal, gluten, feed pellets, wood pellets, palm kernels, wood chips, and ONF.
• LM8 took approximately 6 months to fabricate and 3 months for installation and commissioning.
• Previous deliveries include one M800, one F1000, and one C400 to international clients.
• Upcoming deliveries: one M600 to the Philippines (May 15, 2026), one C400 to Japan (June 2026), and two M800s to South Korea (mid-2027).
• The contract was executed by Lilama 18, a subsidiary of LILAMA, one of Vietnam’s largest domestic EPC contractors.

What Happened

On May 10, 2026, Lilama 18 (LM8) loaded the Flexiport F800 bulk unloader onto a vessel at a Vietnamese port for export to Japan. The equipment, designed for port logistics and bulk material handling, meets stringent European manufacturing standards. The company stated that fabrication takes about six months from contract signing, with installation and testing requiring an additional three months.

This export follows a series of successful international deliveries since the COVID-19 pandemic, including one M800, one F1000, and one C400. LM8 is currently completing an M600 for the Philippines and expects to deliver another C400 to Japan in June 2026. The company also plans to produce two M800 units in Q3 2026 for delivery to South Korea in mid-2027.

Market Context

LM8 is listed on HOSE and is a subsidiary of LILAMA, a major Vietnamese EPC contractor with a history of involvement in key national projects such as Hoa Binh, Son La, and Lai Chau hydropower plants, as well as thermal power and oil refinery projects. The export to Japan positions LM8 in the global industrial machinery market, where Vietnamese-made heavy equipment is gaining recognition. The company’s order book appears to be strengthening, with multiple international contracts in execution.

Strategic Significance

This export demonstrates LM8’s ability to manufacture complex, large-scale equipment to international standards, potentially opening doors to repeat orders from Japanese and other developed-market clients. The diversification of export destinations (Japan, Philippines, South Korea) reduces reliance on any single market. For LILAMA, the success of its subsidiary supports the group’s broader strategy to expand into new energy sectors like LNG and green hydrogen, leveraging its manufacturing capabilities.

What to Watch

• Confirmation of the contract value and margin for the Flexiport F800 in LM8’s upcoming financial reports.
• Timely delivery of the M600 to the Philippines (May 15, 2026) and the C400 to Japan (June 2026).
• Any new orders from Japan or other markets following this delivery.
• LM8’s Q2 2026 earnings release for revenue and profit impact from these exports.
• LILAMA’s progress in LNG and hydrogen projects, which may create additional demand for LM8’s equipment.