éolane’s Malaysian factory will create a significant number of jobs for the region Credit: Cybrain/Shutterstock

French electronic manufacturing services company éolane has opened a new manufacturing factory at Kulim Hi-Tech Park in Kedah, Malaysia.

The company announced that the plant will create about 150 new jobs, according to a statement issued jointly with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida). Additionally, éolane intends to significantly boost its production capacity in a further phase of the project to cater to growing market needs.

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“With the addition of this new facility in our pipeline, we are confident that we would be able to capture and capitalise on the industry’s demand, not only in Kedah or Malaysia but in the Asian region in general,” said éolane chief executive officer, Olivier Clement.

According to Clement, the company chose Kulim Hi-Tech Park in Kedah because “the state has the right infrastructure, talent, and capabilities to meet the demands of the manufacturing industry”.

Mida chief executive officer, Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, said: “the new facility fits seamlessly with the government’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030, while symbolising eolane’s confidence in Malaysia’s continued economic growth and commitment to sustainable practices. We are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the automated factory, with a commitment to sustainable practices, not only succeeds but also integrates Malaysia into éolane’s vital international value chain.”

éolane is an international company that designs, manufactures, and maintains electronic circuit boards for a variety of industries, including defense, automotive, and healthcare. éolane has nearly 700 clients in France and abroad, and operates in seven countries.