Ferrotec Opens Second Kulim Plant, Creating Over 1,000 Highvalue Jobs For Malaysians

KULIM, Kedah, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Ferrotec Group has further strengthened its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia with the official opening of Ferrotec Manufacturing Malaysia’s Plant 2 in Padang Meha, Kulim, on 28 October 2026. This marks another significant milestone in the Group’s expansion in Southeast Asia and its continued commitment to Malaysia’s semiconductor and advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Malaysia remains an important part of Ferrotec’s Southeast Asian growth strategy, supported by growing semiconductor demand, Malaysia’s established semiconductor ecosystem and the performance of the Group’s existing operations in the country.

The grand opening ceremony was officiated by YAB Dato’ Seri Haji Muhammad Sanusi bin Md Nor, Menteri Besar of Kedah. He was joined by Mr. He Xian Han, President and Group CEO of Ferrotec Corporation, and Mr. Anzhi He, Managing Director of Ferrotec Manufacturing Malaysia, together with members of the Kedah State Executive Council, state and local government officials, and senior representatives of Lam Research Corporation and Applied Materials, Inc.