PETALING JAYA: The Haitian Group, a leading industrial equipment manufacturer from China, has broken ground on Phase 1 of its regional manufacturing facilities situated at Eco Business Park II (EBP II), Iskandar Malaysia.
In a statement, Eco World Development Group Bhd
(EcoWorld Malaysia) said the 92-acre industrial site at EBP II was acquired by Haitian Machinery (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in 2022 from Eco Business Park 2 Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of EcoWorld Malaysia.
“This is the Haitian Group’s first project in Malaysia and apart from manufacturing facilities, the site will also house a research institute, employee dormitories and other amenities.
“The estimated total investment cost that the Haitian Group will be expanding on its planned facilities at the 92-acre site is approximately RM3bil.”
Construction of Phase 1 is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 with production planned to start in 2027.
Over the next five years, EcoWorld Malaysia said approximately 400 employees are expected to be employed at the facility.
It will be producing sophisticated injection moulding machines and computer numerical control machines for the South-East Asian region.
EcoWorld Malaysia president and chief executive officer Datuk Chang Khim Wah said: “This is a momentous occasion and the culmination of extensive and meticulous design and masterplanning by the Haitian Group to create a truly world-class manufacturing hub at EBP II.
“We are indeed privileged to have worked with them over the years to help realise their vision to expand their business in South-East Asia.
“Their decision to carry out not just high-tech manufacturing but also cutting-edge research at their facilities in EBP II will certainly contribute towards technology transfer, resulting in higher value jobs and increased business opportunities for Malaysians.”
