ALOR SETAR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Ferrotec Group’s newly opened second plant in Kulim is expected to generate more than 1,000 new high-value jobs for skilled Malaysian professionals, including engineers, technicians and production specialists.
Ferrotec Group Opens Second Kulim Plant, Creating Over 1,000 High-Value Jobs
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Ferrotec Group opened its second Kulim plant on Oct 28, adding over 1,000 high‑value jobs and nearly 1 million sq ft of automated manufacturing space, bringing total investment to about RM1.9 billion.
- The new plant features more than 700 CNC machines, IoT sensors and autonomous guided vehicles.
- Ferrotec’s first Kulim facility started in January 2024 after an investment of over RM900 million.
- The expansion reflects confidence in Malaysia’s semiconductor demand and ecosystem.
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