Karex to build RM80mil factory in Johor

A worker at Karex Bhd testing a water-filled condom for leaks. The company says it is building a new factory in Pontian by end-2014 to boost capacity to 6 billion pieces a year.

KUALA LUMPUR: Home-grown condom manufacturer, Karex Bhd, is spending about RM80mil to build a new factory in Pontian by end-2014 as part of its expansion plan.

The company has factories in Port Klang and Hat Yai in Thailand.