Scanfil plc, Europe’s largest listed electronics manufacturer, has invested MYR 15.8 million (USD 3.76 million) to expand and modernize its SRX Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd facility in Johor Bahru, as announced by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on September 3, 2025. The upgraded facility features an expanded production area, one-stop integrated electronics manufacturing, and increased capacity by nearly 50%, supporting Scanfil’s Asia-Pacific operations alongside its Melbourne, Australia site. Previously operating four automated surface mount technology (SMT) lines with 170 employees, the plant now has the potential to grow its workforce, enhancing Malaysia’s high-value manufacturing sector.
The expansion aligns with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 and National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), aiming to deepen capabilities in electronics and semiconductors while fostering supply chain resilience. Scanfil’s CEO, Christophe Sut, highlighted Malaysia’s business-friendly environment as a key driver, noting significant opportunities in industrial, medical technology, and life sciences sectors. The investment is expected to attract advanced technologies and create skilled jobs, reinforcing Johor’s role as a hub for innovative manufacturing.
Scanfil, headquartered in Finland, reported EUR 780 million (USD 904 million) in revenue for 2024 and operates 11 production facilities across four continents, serving global customers for over four decades. Mida’s CEO, Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, emphasized that the investment strengthens Malaysia’s electronics supply chain and supports long-term innovation and sustainability goals, positioning the country as a key player in the global electronics industry.
(Source: The Edge Malaysia)
