Scanfil, has invested RM15.8 million to expand and modernise its SRX Global (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The upgrade aims to boosts production capacity by nearly 50 per cent and reinforces Johor Bahru’s role as a strategic electronic hub in Asia.
The investment strengthens Scanfil’s Asia Pacific operations, which also include SRX Global facilities in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to this expansion, the Malaysian facility operated four (4) automated SMT lines with 170 employees, establishing a solid foundation for future growth.
“This expansion and modernisation are a great showcase of the positive business environment in Malaysia. Due to this predictable and business-friendly environment, SRX Global being a Scanfil company is committed to developing its operations in Johor Bahru with a long-term perspective, and we see great opportunities, especially driven by customers in Industrial, and medical technology & life sciences,” emphasises Scanfil CEO Christophe Sut.
“We are excited to unveil the newly expanded and modernised Johor Bahru facility,” said the Deputy Head of Mission in Malaysia Ms. Maiju Lepomaki. “This investment reflects the strong relationship between Finland and Malaysia and the positive business environment in Malaysia.”
The multi million ringgit expansion and modernisation represents a significant enhancement to SRX Global’s Johor Bahru operations.
