Eolane, a French electronic manufacturing service firm, has unveiled a new manufacturing plant in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, with an investment of EUR8.7 million (~RM45 million) for the initial phase of the project.
The company, in collaboration with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), anticipates that the new plant will generate approximately 150 employment opportunities. Eolane also intends to significantly expand its capacity during Phase 2 to meet future demands, according to The Edge Malaysia.
Olivier Clement, CEO of Eolane, expressed confidence in the company’s ability to seize and capitalise on industry demand across not only Kedah or Malaysia but the broader Asian region with the addition of this new facility.
Operating across seven countries, Eolane primarily focuses on designing and manufacturing electronic circuit boards for various sectors including defence, industry, telecommunications, rail, automotive, health, energy, and aeronautics.
Clement cited Kulim Hi-Tech Park’s suitable infrastructure, skilled workforce, and capabilities as key factors in the company’s decision to establish its new facility in Kedah.
Meanwhile, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor emphasised that Eolane’s investment underscores Kedah’s position as a conducive environment for sustainable production of high-quality electronic goods.
He noted that this move aligns with Eolane’s vision of enhancing operational excellence in the electronic manufacturing sector.
