The Dyson factor

Key role: the technology company best known for its vacuum cleaners – has been a key factor behind the growth of many listed Malaysian tech firms.

THE manufacturing sector’s outsourcing style, that had in part influenced the operations of corporate behemoths like Apple Inc, is also being seen in Dyson Ltd.

Similar to how some of the local electronics companies had benefited from playing a part in Apple’s supply chain, Dyson – the technology company best known for its vacuum cleaners – has been a key factor behind the growth of many listed Malaysian tech firms.