Atlas Copco Group has invested about RM10 million in a new headquarters and integrated facility in Alam Impian, Shah Alam, as part of its expansion plans in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
The new facility, built on a 1.21-hectare site, will serve as a central hub for the group’s operations in Malaysia and the region. It will also support key business functions, including a regional shared finance services centre.
Atlas Copco Malaysia and Singapore general manager of Compressor Technique Business Area, Khalid Shaikh, said the investment reflects the group’s long-term commitment to Malaysia since establishing its presence in the country in 1982.
He said the new hub will also coordinate operations across the company’s sites in Kuantan, Penang and Johor, helping improve efficiency and regional integration.
Khalid said Atlas Copco began operations in Malaysia with just 10 employees and has since grown to more than 250 staff nationwide.
He added that the Shah Alam location was selected due to its close proximity to industrial zones, Port Klang, Kuala Lumpur, major highways and the upcoming LRT3 line.
The company plans to hire an additional 80 to 100 employees over the next five years, mainly in service, sales and marketing roles.
Khalid also noted that ongoing global geopolitical shifts are creating opportunities for foreign investors to expand into Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Selangor director Sherulanuar Abd Karim said the investment supports Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which aims to strengthen higher-value industries and enhance the country’s industrial ecosystem.
