23-04-2025
Ferrotec To Start Construction Of RM1 Billion Second Facility In Kulim
Ferrotec Holdings Corporation has begun construction of its second high-tech manufacturing facility at Kulim, Kedah, with an investment of RM1 billion (USD226 million).
Set for completion within a year, the second facility is to strengthen its Southeast Asian footprint for faster delivery, enhanced customer service, and greater innovation for global markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, bringing the company's total Malaysian investment to RM1.9 billion.
The new Kulim Factory #2 will span nearly 1 million square feet across 20 acres and feature over 700 CNC machines, smart production lines, IoT-enabled systems, and predictive maintenance capabilities – embodying Industry 4.0 principles. It is expected to create over 1,000 high-value jobs, enhancing Ferrotec's precision manufacturing capacity for semiconductor components.
'The groundbreaking of our second plant in Kulim is not only an important milestone in the history of Ferrotec, but also a true reflection of our deep cooperation on building the semiconductor industry chain. The success of our first facility has proven the validity of Ferrotec's strategy of 'rooting in Malaysia and serving the global market.' It has strengthened our confidence to deepen cooperation and expand investment, setting a benchmark for Ferrotec's ventures in Malaysia.' said Mr. He Xian Han, Group CEO & President.
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