CKD Corporation (CKD, Head Office: Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, President and CEO: Katsuhito Okuoka) today has unveiled construction of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia’s industrial development. The facility spans 80,000 square meters, with 16,000 square meters dedicated to advanced manufacturing operations.
The strategic investment aims to strengthen CKD’s production system for component products across the ASEAN region, enabling rapid response to expanding global demand in general manufacturing industries. The new facility incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies and sophisticated supply chain management systems, ensuring timely delivery capabilities for customers worldwide.
The opening ceremony drew distinguished guests including the Chief Minister of Kedah, Dato’ Seri Haji Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and senior officials from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), highlighting the strategic importance of this investment for the region.
Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of MIDA, emphasised the investment’s strategic significance, “Today’s inauguration of CKD’s state-of-the-art facility represents a significant milestone in our journey toward achieving the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 vision. This investment embodies the kind of high-technology, future-ready manufacturing capabilities that Malaysia seeks to cultivate. CKD’s commitment to establishing advanced manufacturing operations in Kedah not only validates Malaysia’s position as Asia’s preferred investment destination but also accelerates our transformation into a regional technology hub. MIDA remains committed to facilitating such strategic investments that will shape Malaysia’s industrial future.”
CKD Chairman Kazunori Kajimoto said, “In 1984, we expanded into Malaysia with our first overseas base, and on the 40th anniversary year, we are pleased to be able to open this new plant. Through this new plant, we will work together with government officials, customers and our employees to realise the further development of Malaysia and the future we are aiming for.”
