Inokom opens RM300mil paint facility

Inokom Corp Sdn Bhd has marked a significant milestone with the launch of a new painting facility, Paint Shop 3 (PS3). From left: Sime Motors chief financial officer Siti Mariam Ahmad, Inokom Corp director Datuk Seri Francis Lee, Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (MATRADE) deputy CEO of export acceleration S. Jai Shankar, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) deputy CEO of investment development Zuaida Abdullah, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) deputy secretary general (industry) Datuk Hanafi Sakri, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Inokom Corp director Tan Sri Ben Yeoh, Sime Motors managing director of assembly and strategic businesses (ASB) Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, Inokom Corp director Datuk Seri Amer Hamzah Ahmad, Inokom Corp director Eric Lee and Inokom Corp managing director Sui Keng Huat.

KUALA LUMPUR: Inokom Corp Sdn Bhd has launched a new RM300mil automotive painting facility at its manufacturing plant in Kulim, Kedah, expanding its total paint shop capacity to 100,000 vehicle bodies a year.

The new Paint Shop 3 is one of parent company Sime Darby Bhd’s largest manufacturing investments to date.

It was launched by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Inokom said the facility is designed to support up to 50,000 painted vehicle bodies annually based on a two-shift operation, at a production rate of 15 units per hour.

The facility, which also has plastic parts painting capabilities, can accommodate multiple vehicle models, providing Inokom with greater flexibility to scale production and support future vehicle programmes.

In a statement, Inokom director Tan Sri Ben Yeoh said the investment reflected the company’s continued focus on strengthening local capabilities and supporting the growth of Malaysia’s automotive industry.