EVE Energy’s New Manufacturing Facility in Malaysia to Drive Sustainable Development
EVE Energy Inaugurates New Manufacturing Facility in Padang Meha, Kedah
EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd (EVE), a global lithium battery manufacturer, has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Padang Meha, Kedah, which will serve customers in the power tool and electric two-wheeler sectors across Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America.
Employment Opportunities for 2,000 Malaysians
When fully operational, the facility will employ 2,000 Malaysians with a majority in technical fields, according to a joint statement between the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and EVE. MIDA’s Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, congratulated the company on its impressive milestone, emphasizing the significance of the facility in addressing the pressing issues of climate change, energy transition, and low-carbon development.
Partnership between MIDA and EVE Energy
The Malaysian government places great importance on these issues and is moving forward in partnership with EVE Energy Co Ltd. Together, they are committed to promoting local economic growth, technological innovation, and driving Malaysia’s energy transition and sustainable development.
Construction Progress and Future Plans
EVE Energy senior vice president, Vincent Wong, noted that the Malaysia plant had been completed in just 16 months since the groundbreaking in August 2023, marking significant progress in bringing equipment into the field. The facility is expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2025 and will serve as the first overseas factory to achieve mass production and delivery of EVE Energy.
Enhanced Global Capabilities
EVE Energy co-founder and CEO, Liu Jianhua, highlighted that the Malaysian factory already possesses mature technical reserves and production capabilities. Once completed and operational, EVE Energy’s ability to "manufacture globally, deliver globally, and cooperate globally" will be significantly enhanced, better meeting the delivery and service demands of clients worldwide.
Strategic Partnerships
At the launching ceremony, EVE Energy Co Ltd signed strategic cooperation agreements with several companies, including Greenworks, Chervon, and JTI, marking a significant step forward in their partnership.
Conclusion
The inauguration of EVE Energy’s new manufacturing facility in Padang Meha, Kedah, is a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion. This facility will not only create employment opportunities for 2,000 Malaysians but also drive the company’s global growth and sustainable development.
FAQs
- What is the purpose of EVE Energy’s new manufacturing facility in Padang Meha, Kedah?
The facility will serve customers in the power tool and electric two-wheeler sectors across Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. - How many Malaysians will be employed at the facility?
The facility will employ 2,000 Malaysians with a majority in technical fields. - What is the expected start date of the facility’s operations?
The facility is expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2025. - What are the key benefits of the facility’s operation?
The facility will promote local economic growth, technological innovation, and drive Malaysia’s energy transition and sustainable development.