Philippines Davao Seafood Farming Base Expansion Project

In 2024, a large-scale seafood farming enterprise in Davao City, Philippines, launched an expansion project to meet the growing demand for high-quality seafood in the local and international markets. The project involved expanding breeding ponds, building new water treatment facilities, and upgrading electrical control systems, all of which required a large number of high-performance wires and cables that could adapt to the harsh marine environment. As a professional wire and cable export enterprise with rich experience in overseas infrastructure projects, Dongguan GERITEL Electrical Co., Ltd. successfully won the wire supply contract for this project by virtue of sufficient inventory, preferential prices and reliable quality. This case study details how we solved the customer’s core pain points and provided a comprehensive wire solution for the smooth progress of the Davao seafood farming base expansion project.

1. Urgent Demand for High-Quality Wires in Seafood Farming Expansion

Davao City, located in the southern part of the Philippines, is rich in marine resources and is one of the core seafood farming bases in the country. The customer, a local well-known seafood farming enterprise, has been engaged in shrimp and tilapia farming for many years. With the continuous growth of market demand, the enterprise decided to carry out a large-scale expansion project in 2024, which included expanding 15 breeding ponds, building 3 sets of advanced water circulation treatment systems, and installing intelligent monitoring equipment for the entire farm. The expansion project put forward strict requirements on the electrical system, especially the wires used in the project, which needed to withstand high humidity, salt spray corrosion and frequent temperature changes in the marine environment.

Before cooperating with us, the customer had contacted several wire suppliers, but they all failed to meet the project requirements. The core pain points faced by the customer were as follows: First, the project progress was tight, and the customer needed a large number of wires to be delivered in a short time, but most suppliers had insufficient inventory and could not guarantee the delivery cycle. Second, the wires used in the seafood farming base needed to have excellent corrosion resistance and waterproof performance. The ordinary wires provided by some suppliers had poor insulation effect, and there was a risk of short circuit and even fire in the humid marine environment, which would cause huge economic losses to the farm. Third, the customer hoped to control the project cost under the premise of ensuring quality, but the quotation of many international suppliers was too high, which exceeded the customer’s budget. Fourth, the Philippines has strict requirements on electrical products, and the wires must comply with local standards (PNS 35-1:2004) and international certifications, otherwise they cannot pass the project acceptance.

After learning about the customer’s needs and pain points through detailed communication, our team quickly responded and provided a targeted wire solution, which won the customer’s trust and recognition.

2. Tailored Wires for Seafood Farming Environment

Combined with the characteristics of the Davao seafood farming base expansion project and the customer’s pain points, we customized a comprehensive wire solution, focusing on three core wire models: THWN, MV-105 and Fire Rated Cable, all of which adopted mm specifications in line with Philippine standards, and detailed specifications were adjusted according to the actual needs of different project links.

First of all, for the wiring of water treatment equipment, breeding pond monitoring sensors and other equipment that are in contact with water for a long time, we recommended THWN copper wire, which is specially designed for wet environments, fully complies with Philippine common specifications, and is exclusively available in single-core structure (no multi-core variants). The THWN copper wire 75C wet rating ensures that the wire can work stably in wet environments with a temperature of up to 75°C, and has excellent waterproof and corrosion resistance—key advantages for the marine environment of Davao’s seafood farms. Based on the Philippines’ common mm specifications and the project’s actual needs, the specific single-core THWN copper wire specifications we provided include 1.5mm², 2.5mm², 4mm², 6mm² and 10mm² (the most commonly used sizes in Philippine aquaculture projects), which fully cover the wiring needs of different electrical equipment in the farm. The total purchase quantity of THWN wires reached 9,200 meters. Compared with ordinary PVC wires, THWN copper wire has better insulation performance and chemical resistance, can effectively resist the corrosion of salt water and humid air, and avoid short circuit faults caused by insulation aging. Its single-core structure is more flexible for installation in narrow spaces of water treatment equipment and monitoring sensors, and its compliance with Philippine common specifications also ensures convenient installation and local after-sales support, which is why the customer chose it over other non-standard wires.

Secondly, for the main power transmission lines of the entire expansion project (including the power supply lines of water treatment systems and intelligent monitoring centers), we provided MV-105 medium-voltage cables that meet the common specifications of Philippine industrial and aquaculture projects and are suitable for the transmission needs of main cables. Considering that the main cables need to bear the core power transmission task of the entire farm, the specifications have been professionally calculated and adapted to fully meet the project load requirements. The MV-105 cables we supplied have a voltage rating of 5/8kV (consistent with Philippine medium-voltage power transmission standards), a temperature rating of 105°C, and are equipped with ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) insulation and PVC jackets, which have excellent electrical performance and mechanical strength and can stably carry the transmission load of the main circuit. Based on Philippine common mm standards and main cable transmission needs, the selected specific specifications are upgraded to sizes more suitable for main cables, including 3-core (70mm²×3), 3-core (95mm²×3), 3-core (120mm²×3), 4-core (50mm²×4) and 4-core (70mm²×4) MV-105 cables, with a total purchase quantity of 4,800 meters. This specification can fully meet the current-carrying capacity requirements of main power transmission, avoiding problems such as overheating and excessive power loss caused by too small specifications. Compared with ordinary medium-voltage cables, MV-105 cables have better high-temperature resistance and sunlight resistance, can adapt to the outdoor harsh environment of the seafood farming base, and ensure stable power transmission for the entire project. At the same time, the compact stranded copper conductor of the MV-105 cable further improves the current-carrying capacity, reduces power loss during transmission, and adapts to the long-term stable operation needs of the main cables. Its compliance with Philippine common specifications also means that the customer can easily find matching accessories and maintenance services locally, which is one of the key factors for the customer to choose this product.

Finally, for the electrical wiring of the farm’s control room and power distribution cabinet, where fire safety is critical, we providedFire Rated Cable (fire-resistant cables) that meet Philippine common fire safety standards and mm specifications. These cables ensure that the electrical system can continue to work for a certain period of time in case of fire, providing valuable time for fire fighting and equipment shutdown. The Fire Rated Cable we supplied is a mineral-insulated fire-resistant cable, with a temperature rating of 90°C-110°C, voltage rating of 600/1000V (consistent with Philippine low-voltage electrical standards), and single-core and multi-core specifications that are commonly used in local industrial facilities. The specific specifications include 1x6mm², 1x10mm²,  6mm²×2, 4mm²×3, 4mm²×3+2.5mm² Fire Rated Cable, with a total purchase quantity of 2,100 meters. This kind of fire-resistant cable adopts glass mica tape as the fire-proof layer and flame-retardant LSOH compound as the insulation and sheath, which is non-flammable, halogen-free, low-smoke and low-toxic, and can effectively prevent the spread of fire and reduce the damage caused by fire. Compared with ordinary fire-resistant cables, our Fire Rated Cable has a longer fire-resistant time and more stable performance, and its compliance with Philippine common specifications ensures that it can pass local fire safety inspections smoothly—another important reason the customer chose our products.

In addition to providing high-quality wires, we also adjusted the price according to the customer’s budget, giving the customer a preferential bulk purchase price, which was 15% lower than the quotation of other international suppliers. At the same time, we promised to deliver all wires within the shortest time to ensure that the project progress would not be delayed.

3. Certified Quality to Eliminate Hidden Risks

The seafood farming base is a high-risk area for electrical safety. Once electrical faults occur, it will not only affect the normal operation of the farm, but also may cause fire accidents and huge economic losses. Therefore, the customer attaches great importance to the quality and safety of wires. Our company has always taken quality as the core, and all wires supplied for this project have passed strict international and local certifications, providing a solid guarantee for the safety of the project.

All THWN copper wires supplied by us have passed UL certification and BPS (Bureau of Philippine Standards) certification, complying with PNS 35-1:2004, UL 83 and NEC standards, which are fully in line with the electrical specifications and regulatory requirements of the Philippines. The MV-105 cables have passed UL 1072, ICEA S-93-639 and CSA C 68.10 certifications, ensuring excellent electrical performance and safety. The Fire Rated Cable has passed IEC 60331 certification, with reliable fire-resistant performance, and can meet the fire safety standards of industrial and commercial facilities. These certifications not only prove the high quality of our products, but also help the customer’s project pass the local acceptance smoothly, reducing compliance risks.

In addition, before delivery, all wires have undergone strict quality inspection, including insulation performance test, corrosion resistance test, high-temperature resistance test and fire resistance test, to ensure that each batch of wires meets the project requirements. We also provided the customer with complete certification documents and test reports, so that the customer can use the products with confidence.

4. Efficient and Timely to Ensure Project Progress

The customer’s expansion project had a tight schedule, and the demand for wires was urgent. If the delivery was delayed, it would directly affect the progress of the entire project and cause the customer to suffer economic losses. To solve this problem, our company gave full play to the advantage of sufficient inventory. When the customer signed the contract, we had more than 90% of the required wires in stock, which avoided the time cost of production and processing.

After signing the contract, our team quickly arranged the packaging and transportation work. We used moisture-proof and corrosion-resistant packaging materials to ensure that the wires would not be damaged during transportation. At the same time, we cooperated with professional international logistics companies to choose the fastest shipping route, and arranged special personnel to track the transportation progress in real time. Finally, we delivered all the wires to the Davao seafood farming base ahead of the agreed time, which was much faster than the delivery cycle promised by other suppliers. The efficient delivery won high praise from the customer and ensured the smooth progress of the expansion project.

In addition, we also sent professional technical personnel to the project site to provide guidance on the installation and use of wires, helping the customer solve the problems encountered in the installation process, and ensuring that the wires can play the best performance.

5. Win-Win Cooperation to Achieve Mutual Development

With the support of our high-quality wires and efficient services, the Davao seafood farming base expansion project was completed smoothly and put into use on schedule. The electrical system of the farm operates stably, and there has been no electrical fault since it was put into use, which effectively ensures the normal operation of breeding equipment, water treatment systems and intelligent monitoring equipment.

The THWN copper wires we provided have excellent waterproof and corrosion resistance, and can work stably in the humid marine environment, avoiding the problem of short circuit caused by insulation aging. The MV-105 cables ensure stable power transmission for the entire farm, reducing power loss and improving energy utilization efficiency. The Fire Rated Cable provides reliable fire safety guarantee for the control room and power distribution cabinet, eliminating potential fire hazards. The customer’s expansion project has achieved remarkable results, the breeding scale has been doubled, the output of seafood has increased by 60%, and the economic benefits have been significantly improved.

6. Cooperation Value and Customer Feedback

This cooperation not only solved the customer’s urgent demand for high-quality wires, but also brought practical value to the customer. Our preferential prices helped the customer control the project cost, and the efficient delivery ensured the project progress. The certified high-quality wires eliminated the hidden dangers of electrical safety, reduced the maintenance cost of the electrical system in the later period, and brought long-term economic benefits to the customer.

The customer highly recognized our products and services, and believed that choosing our company was the most correct decision in the expansion project. The customer summarized that our advantages are obvious: sufficient inventory can meet the urgent demand of the project, preferential prices can help control the cost, high-quality products with complete certifications can ensure the safety and stability of the project, and efficient delivery and thoughtful after-sales service can solve all worries of the customer. The customer said that they will continue to cooperate with us in future projects and recommend our company to other seafood farming enterprises in the Philippines.

7. Choose Us for Your Wire Needs

If you are engaged in seafood farming, infrastructure construction or other industries in the Philippines or other countries, and need high-quality, cost-effective wires and cables, Dongguan GERITEL Electrical Co., Ltd. is your best choice. We have rich experience in overseas wire export, sufficient inventory, complete product certifications (UL, SAA, IEC, BPS, etc.), and can provide customized solutions according to your project needs. Whether it is THWN, MV-105, Fire Rated Cable or other types of wires, we can provide you with high-quality products and efficient services.

Don’t let insufficient inventory, high prices or poor quality affect your project progress. Contact us now to get a free quotation and professional solution. We look forward to cooperating with you and achieving win-win development together!

Dongguan GERITEL Electrical Co., Ltd.

Tel/WhatsApp/WeChat: +86 135 1078 4550 / +86 136 6257 9592

Email: manager01@greaterwire.com