Senai Airport City continues its upward trajectory as a regional industrial hub with the groundbreaking of SICK Malaysia’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This milestone marks a significant step forward not only for SICK but also for Johor’s growing industrial sector, further solidifying Senai Airport City as a strategic base for high-value, innovation-driven industries.
The ceremony was officiated by YB Tuan Lee Ting Han, Johor State Executive Council Member for Investment, Trade, and Consumer Affairs, alongside Sebastian Glaser, member of the SICK supervisory board, Sick-family member and major shareholder of SICK, Ulrike Kahle-Roth and Nicole Kurek, SICK Executive Board, Suresh Kumar Somasundram, Managing Director of SICK Malaysia, Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, Group Managing Director of MMC Corporation Berhad and Gan Seng Keong, Chief Executive Officer of Senai Airport City.
Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, SICK is the world’s leading provider of sensor-based applications for industrial automation. Headquartered in Waldkirch, Germany, the company operates 63 subsidiaries worldwide with more than 10,000 employees, generating a group revenue of EUR 2.1 billion in 2024. With this latest investment in Johor, SICK is poised to bring cutting-edge technology, job creation, and long-term industry transformation to Malaysia.
“The facility is designed to enhance production capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainable growth in the Asia-Pacific region. With its strategic location in Senai Airport City in Johor, Malaysia, which is close to our key markets, the new factory will play an important role in SICK’s long-term success,” said Suresh Sundram, Managing Director of SICK Malaysia.
YB Lee Ting Han highlighted, “This project is not just an expansion for SICK at Senai Airport City, but a transformation of Johor’s industrial landscape. Today’s ceremony reinforces Johor’s standing as a preferred destination for high-value, innovation-driven industries and demonstrates the potential for international companies to grow alongside our local communities.”
Gan Seng Keong, Chief Executive Officer of Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, added, “The decision by a global leader like SICK to establish its advanced manufacturing hub here is a strong endorsement of our infrastructure readiness, world-class connectivity, and strategic location. At Senai Airport City, we are dedicated to driving sustainable industrial growth by offering strategic, infrastructure-ready solutions that meet the evolving demands of global investors. The ground-breaking of SICK’s facility reflects our commitment to shaping an advanced industrial ecosystem that fosters innovation, creates high-value jobs, and strengthens Johor’s position as a regional economic powerhouse.”
With 85% of Free Zone land already occupied by leading international companies, Senai Airport City’s expansion of the Free Zone from 400 acres to 650 acres further underscores its strategic importance. This growth enhances Senai Airport City’s competitiveness and reinforces its contribution to Johor’s economic plans with the JS-SEZ of Iskandar region.
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