Epson expands operations to include industrial robots

Epson Precision Philippines Inc. (EPPI) has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Batangas, Philippines to include the production of industrial robots, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). A supplemental agreement was signed between PEZA director general Tereso Panga and EPPI president Yushi Irie, expanding EPPI's registered activities to encompass the creation of various types of industrial robots, such as Selective Compliant Articulated Robot Arm (SCARA) and six-axis models, along with their component parts, sub-assemblies, spare parts, and after-sales service components.

The project, set to commence in March of the following year, is anticipated to create approximately 118 new jobs. By establishing this manufacturing facility, the Philippines will further cement its position within the global robotics supply chain. EPPI, recognized as the leading manufacturer of SCARA robots globally and a pioneer in precision automation, operates within a sprawling 33-hectare facility in Batangas, which currently employs more than 20,000 workers.

For PEZA, this new manufacturing project is a testament to its unwavering confidence in the nation as a hub for advanced manufacturing and a reflection of their commitment to facilitating global corporations' expansion into higher-value, future-oriented industries in response to evolving global production dynamics. Panga emphasized that EPPI's partnership with PEZA signifies a new chapter of reinvention for EPPI, moving beyond precision printing to precision robotics, and expressed PEZA's ongoing dedication to supporting such forward-thinking investments.