KUALA LUMPUR, Scanfil plc, Europe’s largest publicly listed electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, has invested RM15.8 million to expand and upgrade its Johor Bahru facility operated by SRX Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
From left: Paul Appleby (Former CEO of SRX Global), Christina Wiklund (Chief Commercial Officer & VP of Americas), Christian Kesten (Vice President of APAC), Christophe Sut (CEO of Scanfil Group), Jarrko Takanen (Major shareholder), Mohamad Reduan Mohd Zabri (Director of MIDA Johor), Maiju Lepomaki (Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Finland Kuala Lumpur), Mohamed Farid Mohamed Razali (Senior Advisor, Business Finland).
In a statement on Wednesday, MIDA said the expansion will boost Scanfil’s production capacity by nearly 50% and strengthen the group’s Asia-Pacific operations, which also include a plant in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to the upgrade, the Johor Bahru site operated four automated surface mount technology (SMT) lines with a workforce of 170.
Scanfil group chief executive officer Christophe Sut said the investment underscores Malaysia’s pro-business environment and the company’s long-term commitment to Johor.
“We see strong growth opportunities, particularly in the industrial, medical technology, and life sciences sectors,” he said.
The modernised facility features an enlarged production area, integrated end-to-end electronics manufacturing capabilities, and the potential to expand its headcount beyond the current workforce.
MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid welcomed the investment as a significant boost to Malaysia’s high-value manufacturing ecosystem.
“This project will bring in advanced technologies, create skilled jobs, and enhance innovation and sustainability across the electronics supply chain,” he said.
He added that the initiative aligns with the objectives of the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 and the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), both of which aim to strengthen Malaysia’s role in the global electronics and semiconductor sector while enhancing long-term supply chain resilience.
Headquartered in Finland, Scanfil posted €780 million (RM3.8 billion) in revenue for 2024. The group operates 11 production facilities across four continents and has served global clients for over 40 years.
