From Sterile Technology to Unstoppable Passion: The Journey of Number 1 in Powering Millions of Vietnamese

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From advanced Aseptic lines to the spirit of ambitious young people, Number 1 has stayed true to its core belief: endless passion. Every bottle becomes a small source of inspiration that fuels big dreams.

Powered by Passion, Moving Forward Without Limits

At 6 a.m., the Binh Duong factory awakens in the golden light of dawn. Each sunbeam feels like a burst of fresh energy, sparking pride and motivation as workers begin their day.

Along the Aseptic production line, tens of thousands of golden bottles move rhythmically, blending into the pulse of a new day.

From here, this clean source of energy reaches millions of young Vietnamese who tirelessly pursue their dreams, believing that with constant daily energy, no limit is truly impossible.

With Number 1, spread the spirit of passion and never stop moving forward to become a better version of yourself.

Dozens of kilometers away, Trinh Giang, a final-year student at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, prepares for class after a long night working on her graduation project.

“A full night of work and I’m still alert in the morning. One bottle of Number 1 and my mood just switches back on,” she laughs, holding a chilled bottle in her hand.

On one side are dedicated workers operating the cold-fill Aseptic lines; on the other side are young people pouring their energy into their passions.

Two sources of energy — pioneering technology and human ambition — come together to form the Number 1 spirit: powered by passion, always moving forward.

Doing What’s Right From the Start

Inside the fully enclosed, sterile environment of the Binh Duong plant, Aseptic cold-fill lines run automatically with precision to the second.

Nearly 20 years ago, when “preservative-free beverages” were still a foreign concept in Vietnam, Number 1 took the bold step of investing in dozens of Aseptic lines from global giant GEA.

Recalling that turning point, a Number 1 executive said: “We were not afraid of risks because consumer safety and long-term benefits were our top priorities. If you weigh the cost against the long-term value, even a hundred million dollars is cheap.”

That was the beginning of Vietnam’s “clean, preservative-free beverage” standard — starting with Number 1 energy drink.

Aseptic cold filling technology line - technology considered as "invention of the century" in the beverage and food industry helps products like Number 1 to be preservative-free, good for consumers' health.

The breakthrough of Aseptic lies in its cold-fill and fully sterile process: from bottles, caps and water to the entire filling environment. This ensures every bottle of Number 1 keeps its fresh, pure taste while delivering strong but clean and safe energy.

Vincent Mauer, General Manager of GEA Vietnam & Philippines, affirmed: “This technology preserves nutrients and flavor far better than traditional pasteurization. It extends shelf life without preservatives — a major leap in the modern beverage industry.”

Investing in Advanced Technology for a Greener Vietnam

At the factory, engineer Nguyen Van Chuong, who has worked with the Aseptic line for more than 10 years, still watches every bottle leaving the conveyor belt.

“Every time I see them, I feel proud,” he says. “Each bottle carries not just energy, but the passion of thousands of Number 1 employees.”

Across more than two decades, Number 1 has energized generations of Vietnamese while helping protect the environment by saving water, reducing CO₂ emissions and eliminating preservatives.

The 7th-generation Aseptic technology reduces water consumption by 91% and CO₂ emissions by 20% — equivalent to the annual water use of 2,100 people.

“This allows Number 1 to move closer to its sustainability goals,” Mauer said.

On the Road to Net Zero: No Limits, Endless Passion

As GEA’s largest partner in Southeast Asia, Number 1 is committed to deep collaboration to elevate technology, product quality and service.

“GEA is focused on minimizing PET plastic use — the area where we can make the biggest difference,” Mauer emphasized. Aseptic technology helps cut greenhouse gas emissions by reducing plastic use and saving water.

In Vietnam, 7th-generation Aseptic has reduced the weight of Number 1 bottles by 50%, from 27 grams to 13.5 grams, lowering CO₂ emissions by 20% per bottle.

Bottle Number 1, a symbol of enduring energy for young Vietnamese people. Over 20 years of adding strength, inspiring aspiration and enduring passion so that each person can become their own version of “Number 1”.

“Every time you choose Number 1, it’s more than an energy drink. It’s a practical step contributing to Vietnam’s Net Zero 2050 journey.”

“Nearly 20 years of partnership, and we continue to innovate together to deliver the best products,” said Luigi Bonzanini, Global Sales Director of GEA Procomac.

For over 20 years, one small bottle has represented lasting energy and unwavering passion for generations of young Vietnamese.

The Number 1 bottle is now a symbol of youthful energy — empowering dreams, inspiring ambition and encouraging everyone to become the “Number 1 version” of themselves.

From brightly lit factories at night to young people steadfastly chasing their goals, Number 1 continues its decades-long journey: fueling energy, sustaining passion and moving toward a limitless, greener future.

And that journey will not stop — because true energy is only unbeatable when it keeps being passed on.

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