EP Manufacturing announced that it will commence the construction of a new vehicle painting facility in Pegoh, Melaka, as part of its ambition for a complete vehicle manufacturing value chain from localisation, component manufacturing and logistics to vehicle assembly, painting and export distribution.
The group said that with the addition of the paint facility, it is strengthening its transformation from a traditional Tier-1 component supplier into a vertically integrated automotive manufacturing partner. The company now offers end-to-end manufacturing solutions encompassing localisation development, parts production, CKD operations, vehicle assembly, painting, quality assurance, testing and regional export support — all within its Pegoh manufacturing campus.
Hamidon Abdullah, Executive Chairman of EPMB, said “By integrating painting operations into our existing manufacturing campus, EPMB will be able to provide global automotive brands with a complete CKD manufacturing solution within Malaysia, covering localisation, assembly, painting and export readiness. This significantly enhances our value proposition as a manufacturing partner for international OEMs.”
Production volumes at the plant has surpassed 1,000 vehicles per month, with further growth expected as new programmes are introduced and export activities expand. Vehicles assembled in Pegoh are already entering regional markets, including Thailand, and EPMB said it is actively working with its OEM partners to extend exports across ASEAN and other international markets.
