Omron to invest RM259mil in Kota Seri Langat factory
KUALA LUMPUR: Aratas Corp, a member of the Omron Group, is investing about RM259 million to build an advanced manufacturing facility at COMPASS @ Kota Seri Langat, Selangor, as it expands production capacity to meet growing demand in India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Aratas Corp, a subsidiary of the Omron Group, is set to invest approximately RM259 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Kota Seri Langat, Selangor. This investment aims to bolster the company's production capacity to cater to the rising demand in India and the Asia-Pacific region. The company's Malaysia division, Aratas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, selected the 6.87-hectare site after entering into a sale and purchase agreement with COMPASS IP Sdn Bhd, the developer of the facility.
The new factory is projected to augment Aratas' production capacity by 1.5 times its existing levels and contribute over 10% to the company's global production capacity. The primary products to be manufactured at the facility include relays, sockets, and other components utilized across various industries, thereby enhancing Aratas' production prowess in the region.
Construction is slated to commence in October 2026, provided all requisite approvals are obtained, with the anticipated completion and operational readiness by the end of 2027. Stewart LaBrooy, director at COMPASS IP, highlighted the strategic significance of the project, emphasizing COMPASS IP's distinct appeal as an industrial park catering to multinational manufacturers' needs for resilient infrastructure, sustainability credentials, and connectivity.
He further stated that Aratas' investment at COMPASS is not merely an expansion but a strategic move facilitated by an industrial park engineered to accommodate advanced manufacturing on a large scale. COMPASS IP, a joint venture between Permodalan Nasional Bhd, Area Group, and KWEST Group, boasts the COMPASS Industrial & Logistics Hub and the adjacent COMPASS SME Precinct.
The Industrial & Logistics Hub, Selangor's first green-rated, gated, and guarded integrated managed industrial park, offers industrial plots ranging from 7 to 14.6 hectares, along with professional park management, 24-hour security, sports facilities, and worker accommodation. The SME Precinct provides fully built factories ranging from 3,600 sq ft to 50,000 sq ft.
The inclusion of Aratas at COMPASS IP is expected to reinforce the development's stature as a focal point for advanced manufacturing and industrial investment in Malaysia.
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