KUALA LUMPUR: Dairy product supplier Fonterra Brands Malaysia, whose brands include Anlene, Anmum and Fernleaf, has spent RM20mil to upgrade its milk powder manufacturing plant in Shah Alam.
The local operation of New Zealand-listed dairy giant Fonterra Co-operative Group said in a statement that the upgrade was to further develop its role as a strategic manufacturing hub in Malaysia and the region.
Now the Susumas (milk powder) facility, which was reopened on Tuesday, has an improved site layout and a new blending machine that enhances its manufacturing efficiency and flexibility.
Total manufacturing capacity (blending and packing) remains at about 30,000 tonnes a year, around 1 billion serves of dairy nutrition.
Fonterra Brands Malaysia and Singapore managing director Jose Miguel Porraz-Lando said the upgrade was part of Fonterra Brands Malaysia’s commitment to best-in-class manufacturing and would support the growth of its brands in Malaysia.
“Today’s reopening will allow us to continue to provide high quality dairy nutrition to millions of consumers here in Malaysia and to the 13 countries across South-East Asia and the Middle East where we export our dairy products,” he said.
The reopening ceremony was attended by dignitaries from Malaysia and New Zealand, including International Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan, New Zealand Minister for Maori Development and Associate Minister for Economic Development Te Ururoa Flavell, and Fonterra director David MacLeod.
Over the last six years, Fonterra Brands Malaysia has invested close to RM60mil to upgrade infrastructure at both its manufacturing sites, Susumas and Dairymas.
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