JOHOR BAHRU: Netherlands-based Oryx Stainless Group, a global leader in recycled stainless steel raw materials, has officially opened a new processing facility in Johor, marking a strategic expansion into Southeast Asia.
The launch positions Johor as a regional hub for sustainable industrial growth, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) CEO Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid.
“Oryx’s investment demonstrates how international expertise can accelerate Malaysia’s transformation into a circular economy leader,” he said, noting the facility aligns with the nation’s target of reducing carbon intensity by 45% per GDP by 2030.
With an annual processing capacity of 150,000 tonnes, the Johor plant could contribute to nearly 1 million tonnes of carbon emissions reduction each year. Each tonne of recycled material is estimated to save up to 8.5 tonnes of emissions.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi welcomed the investment, calling it a model of how industrial growth can align with climate action. “With Oryx Stainless, we’re embracing a partner in sustainable prosperity,” he said.
Oryx Stainless CEO Tobias Kammer said Malaysia is central to the firm’s strategy of supplying low-carbon stainless steel raw materials closer to Asia’s manufacturing hubs. “This is more than a business move — it’s a commitment to long-term collaboration and green growth,” he added.
The facility will also play a key role in talent development, with local employees trained in Thailand to operate advanced recycling equipment, including Malaysia’s first Sennebogen material handlers.
Oryx co-founder Michael Pawlowski said the facility will produce precision-grade blends of recycled materials for over 150 stainless steel alloys, with recycled content reaching up to 90% in new products.
