LB Group expands Malaysia footprint with RM1bil facility in Gurun
The project is expected to create more than 300 skilled employment opportunities for Malaysians.
Malaysia's high-value manufacturing sector benefits from China-based LB Group's RM1 billion investment in a new facility at Gurun Heavy Industrial Park. The facility, a part of LB Advanced Material Asia Sdn Bhd's subsidiary, spans 24.32 hectares and aims for a production capacity of 300,000 tonnes annually upon completion. This project, reported by Bernama, will create over 300 skilled employment opportunities for Malaysians and strengthen the nation's capabilities in titanium dioxide and advanced inorganic chemical materials.
Mida CEO Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid highlighted the strategic benefits of Malaysian's infrastructure, including direct access to major highways, rail networks, and Penang Port, which ensures optimal export efficiency for LB Advanced Materials Asia. The expansion of LB Group's integrated value chain further bolsters Malaysia's position in the global market, serving over 1,500 clients with products ranging from coatings to plastics, inks, and paper.
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