UK company sets up regional HQ in Malaysia

Asean focus: Koh signing a plaque marking the official opening of the company’s new facility in Puchong. Witnessing the signing is his wife Chine Swee Yin.

UK-BASED industrial seals manufacturer AESSEAL plc has selected Malaysia to establish its East Asia regional headquarters, securing a footing to fortify its long-term expansion in the burgeoning Asean region.

The headquarters, a new purpose built factory, is projected to generate RM32mill in revenue for the company this year driven by the strong growth from the AES Singapore branch; PT Asia, Indonesia; Delta Seal Alliance, Thailand; AES VL, Taiwan and Reign-NAN, Philippines.