MANY renowned multinational manufactures are consolidating their factories in Malaysia to streamline production amid lacklustre performance in their electronic business due to the impact of COVID-19.
Two days ago, Sony – the Japanese electronics conglomerate – announced it will close its audio product factory in Penang and transfer its manufacturing functions to a base near Kuala Lumpur.
About 3,600 workers at its Penang plant will be affected.
Thankfully, this same fate is not shared by all.
TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance-critical applications, today announced the successful opening of its new Kuantan facility, which will create a new global supply chain option for advanced electronics manufacturing.
The Kuantan facility complements TT’s world-class operations in China, Europe, and North America.
Despite the global pandemic, TT was able to accelerate the start-up of its Kuantan operations through the use of innovative virtual set up and training sessions.
Committed to grow with M’sia
The facility successfully completed the First Article Inspection (FAI) units for a key life sciences customer in May, with the subsequent pilot going live in July.
“This is a major milestone in our journey to expand our footprint in Southeast Asia,” TT Electronics Power Solutions and Global Manufacturing executive vice president, Michael Leahan pointed out.
“Ramping programmes into full production exhibits the site’s capability while demonstrating the potential for future expansion.”
Responding to increasing market demands, TT has demonstrated its commitment to bringing customers’ expanded solutions in low-cost geographies.
The Kuantan facility offers customers extensive integration capabilities in a state-of-the-art facility while providing impressive new supply chain solutions and risk mitigation benefits for companies that have been navigating dynamic trade challenges, as well as benefits to businesses that are experiencing international expansion.
TT’s Kuantan facility is poised for growth, with operations centred on production of next generation electronics for top medical, aerospace and industrial companies. – Dec 8, 2020.
