Inokom Corporation Sdn Bhd officially unveiled a new facility on Tuesday, doubling its total painting capacity at its flagship Kulim complex.
The RM300 million facility, named Paint Shop 3 (PS3), is capable of processing up to 50,000 painted vehicle bodies annually under a two-shift operation, bringing Inokom’s combined paint shop capacity to 100,000 units a year, the company said in a statement.
“The investment is aimed at positioning Inokom as the manufacturing partner of choice for local and regional automotive ecosystems, while creating employment opportunities and enhancing competitiveness,” it said.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani visiting Paint Shop 3.
Inokom, which assembles vehicles for seven brands at its 200-acre manufacturing hub in Kulim, Kedah, is 51%-owned by Sime Darby Bhd.
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Company holds a 15% stake in Inokom, while their joint venture, Sime Hyundai Sdn Bhd, owns 5%. The remaining 29% is held by Bermaz Auto Bhd, which mainly assembles Mazda-branded vehicles.
Described as one of Sime’s largest manufacturing investments to date, PS3 marks “a significant enhancement to Inokom’s manufacturing ecosystem,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, managing director of Sime Motors’ assembly and strategic businesses.
“The facility expands our painting capacity, increases production flexibility and strengthens our ability to support the evolving requirements of our customers,” he added.
