CATALAN CELEBRATES A BRILLIANT 19 YEAR MILESTONE

Catalan employees who have been part of the company’s journey for 10 and 15 years alongside the Company’s Leadership

On August 8, 2026, employees from across Catalan Joint Stock Company came together to celebrate the company’s 19th anniversary (2007–2026). The event was held two days ahead of the official anniversary on August 10, creating a meaningful opportunity for employees to meet, express gratitude and strengthen the spirit of unity across the entire company.

With the message “Unlocking Inner Strength, Accelerating the Future,” the celebration was not only an opportunity to look back on nearly two decades of growth, but also a reaffirmation of the core values that define Catalan: solidarity, responsibility, trust and teamwork.

A Vibrant Catalan Celebration

From early morning, the event hall was beautifully decorated in Catalan’s signature red, featuring a visual journey that highlighted the company’s 19 years of establishment and development. Employees from production, engineering, operations and office departments gathered for the celebration in an atmosphere filled with excitement, warmth and pride.

Catalan employees, united as one family, gather for a group photo before the ceremony begins

Moments of reunion, conversations, group photos and preparations for the celebration created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. These moments reflected the spirit of unity that has remained a defining part of Catalan throughout its journey of growth.

A Warm and Emotional Anniversary Celebration

The 19th Anniversary Celebration followed a formal yet intimate program, combining official ceremonies, inspiring messages and activities that brought employees closer together.

Everyone in the hall joins together in a warm rendition of “Catalan Love Song”

The celebration opened with all employees singing “Catalan Love Song” together. Familiar melodies filled the hall with warmth, joy and a sense of togetherness, creating an emotional opening to this special celebration for the Catalan family.

Ms. Ngo Hoai Phuong, Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, delivers her speech in a warm yet solemn atmosphere

The program continued with an inspiring speech by Ms. Ngo Hoai Phuong, Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Catalan Joint Stock Company. Through her sincere reflections on the proactive mindset of Catalan people and the company’s Five Values, namely “Do for yourself, do for your family, do for your company, do for your partners and do for society,” her speech inspired a strong sense of pride in being a Catalan employee and a member of a shared home built on humanity, courage and resilience.

Everyone in the hall watches touching footage capturing the 19 year journey of growth and shared commitment with Catalan

Following the heartfelt speech by Vice Chairwoman Ngo Hoai Phuong, everyone in the hall watched a series of short films capturing Catalan’s journey of establishment and development over the past 19 years. The films vividly conveyed the values of inner strength, unity and the determination to move forward.

An Emotional Highlight: Honoring Employees with 10 and 15 Years of Dedication

During the solemn ceremony, the Company’s Leadership directly presented certificates of recognition, commemorative trophies and appreciation gifts to employees who have dedicated many years of their careers to Catalan and contributed to its development.

Employees who have been with Catalan for 15 years receive commemorative trophies and recognition gifts

These awards represented more than recognition for years of dedicated service. They were also a heartfelt expression of gratitude to the people who have helped build a strong foundation for the company through their sense of responsibility, dedication and unwavering commitment throughout Catalan’s journey of growth.

Employees who have been with Catalan for 10 years receive certificates of recognition and meaningful gifts

As each employee was called to the stage to receive their certificate, commemorative trophy and appreciation gift from the Company, the entire hall was filled with emotion. The sustained applause, proud smiles and touched expressions of the honored employees became some of the most memorable moments of the celebration.

From a 19 Year Milestone to New Momentum for a Breakthrough Journey

As the celebration came to a close, the spirit of “Unlocking Inner Strength, Accelerating the Future” resonated throughout every activity and every moment of the event.

After 19 years of building and growing, Catalan understands that the strongest foundation of a business comes not only from technology, products or production capacity, but also from the determination, dedication and commitment of its people.

The “Lucky Draw” mini game fills the hall with positive energy, laughter and excitement

The lucky draw mini game was another highlight, bringing laughter and excitement to the hall. Among the 44 employees honored for their long standing dedication, 24 were fortunate enough to receive meaningful gifts specially prepared by the Organizing Committee as a gesture of congratulations and a way to share the joy of this special milestone.

Meaningful gifts are presented to employees whose lucky numbers are drawn

The smiles, handshakes and applause throughout the celebration became a source of energy for the entire company to continue embracing new ways of thinking, strengthening capabilities, unlocking collective potential and preparing to accelerate through the next stage of development.

Continuing the Journey with Trust and Unity

Before the meaningful celebration officially came to an end, the Company’s Leadership and all employees joined together for a champagne popping ceremony. As lively birthday music filled the hall, everyone raised their glasses to celebrate Catalan’s 19th birthday.

The Company’s Leadership and all employees raise a toast to Catalan’s 19th birthday.

A warm and heartfelt atmosphere shared by the Company’s Leadership and employees as one Catalan family

The 19th anniversary is not only a time to reflect on the achievements of the past, but also the beginning of a new journey filled with greater opportunities and ambitions. Built on a strong foundation of unity and responsibility, Catalan will continue moving forward on its journey to strengthen the position of a Vietnamese tile brand through quality, creativity and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

As Catalan looks ahead to its 20th anniversary and two decades of establishment and growth, the company will continue to preserve the values that have shaped its identity and remain “Worthy of Vietnamese Trust.”