On April 4, 2025, at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – VNU-HCM, the “Industrial Refrigeration Valves” seminar, jointly organized by Parker Hannifin Vietnam and the Department of Heat and Refrigeration Engineering, was successfully held. The event attracted participation from industry experts, business representatives, partners, and a large number of students majoring in Thermal Engineering. It served as a platform for exchanging information about new valve technologies and sharing current trends and solutions being applied in the industry, thereby opening up various opportunities for collaboration and development in industrial projects.
Figure 1: Parker industrial refrigeration valves displayed at the seminar
Figure 2: The organizing committee presented meaningful gifts to customers, partners, invited guests, and students
The seminar began with an opening speech by Mr. Steven Carss, General Director of Parker Hannifin Vietnam, expressing his honor to accompany the university in connecting knowledge and technology. He also gave a brief introduction to Parker Hannifin – a global corporation with over 100 years of development in motion and control technologies, currently operating in more than 50 countries worldwide.
Figure 3: Mr. Steven Carss, General Director of Parker Hannifin Vietnam, introducing Parker Hannifin Corporation
Following that, representing the university, Dr. Ha Anh Tung – Head of the Department of Heat and Refrigeration Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – VNU-HCM, extended sincere thanks to Parker Hannifin for their valuable support and collaboration. He emphasized that the partnership between businesses and the university not only enhances training quality but also helps students gain practical exposure and clearer career orientation.
Figure 4: Dr. Ha Anh Tung – Head of the Department of Heat and Refrigeration Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology – VNU-HCM, delivering the opening speech
The technical session of the seminar began with Mr. Pham Ngoc Thanh, Director of Thanh Trading Company – distributor of Parker valves in Vietnam – providing an overview of Parker’s valve product lines. His presentation focused on key technical characteristics such as high durability, stable operation, and effectiveness under various working conditions. With many years of practical experience, Mr. Thanh offered attendees a comprehensive view of Parker valve solutions suited to the diverse demands of modern industries.
Figure 5: Mr. Pham Ngoc Thanh, Director of Thanh Trading Company, giving an overview of Parker valve product lines
Immediately after, Mr. Sahana Hameed, Southeast Asia Regional Sales Director, gave a detailed presentation on the valve product lines, including practical applications, outstanding features, and installation procedures. His talk helped attendees better understand the operating principles of each valve type and provided useful knowledge to optimize performance and efficiency of systems.
Figure 6: Mr. Sahana Hameed, Southeast Asia Regional Sales Director, presenting the technical features and applications of Parker valves in industrial refrigeration
Figure 7: Students and business representatives actively asking questions to Parker technical experts
To support engineers in designing and selecting appropriate products, Mr. Nguyen Hien, Sales Director of Parker Hannifin Vietnam, together with Mr. Sahana Hameed, Southeast Asia Regional Sales Director, introduced the Parker valve selection software. This presentation garnered significant interest from participants due to its high applicability and its ability to meet real-world job requirements. The software not only optimizes the equipment selection process but also provides effective solutions to help businesses enhance productivity, minimize costs, and improve operational efficiency in actual projects.
Figure 8: Mr. Nguyen Hien, Sales Director of Parker Hannifin Vietnam, and Mr. Sahana Hameed, Southeast Asia Regional Sales Director, presenting the software
Figure 9: Attendees actively engaging in discussions with the two technical experts
The program concluded in a formal atmosphere with a closing speech by Mr. Steven Carss, representing Parker Hannifin Vietnam. He emphasized the importance of building strategic partnerships among enterprises to promote sustainable development and create new opportunities in collaborative projects and research. He also expressed hope that the event would foster long-term cooperation, not only supporting businesses in improving work efficiency but also contributing to the development of a high-quality workforce for the industry.
Figure 10: Souvenir photo of representatives from Parker Hannifin Vietnam, Thanh Trading Company, faculty members of the Department of Heat and Refrigeration Engineering, customers, partners, and students of Thermal Engineering
