EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Launches Advanced Battery Manufacturing Facility in Malaysia
New manufacturing facility in Kedah to create 2,000 local jobs and serve global markets
KEDAH, 16 December 2024 – EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (EVE), a global leader in lithium battery manufacturing, inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Padang Meha, Kedah. The state-of-the-art facility will serve customers in the power tool and electric two-wheeler sectors across Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. When fully operational, the facility will employ 2,000 Malaysians with majority in technical field background.
The launching ceremony brought together key government and business leaders, including Deputy Mayor of Huizhou Municipal Government, Ms. Li Junling, MIDA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Kedah State Executive Council Member, YB Prof Dr. Haim Hilman Abdullah, and EVE Energy Co-founder and CEO, Mr. Liu Jianhua.
Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim bin Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) congratulated the company on its impressive milestone, stating, “We extend our congratulations on the significant breakthrough achieved in the construction of the Malaysian factory. In the face of the increasingly severe challenges posed by climate change, energy transition and low-carbon development will be at the core of future industries. The Malaysian government places great importance on this issue and is moving forward in partnership with EVE Energy Co., Ltd. Together, we are committed to promoting local economic growth and technological innovation while driving Malaysia’s energy transition and sustainable development.”
Vincent Wong, Senior Vice President of EVE Energy, introduced 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. It is anticipated to commence operations in Q1 2025 and will serve as the first overseas factory to achieve mass production and delivery of EVE Energy.
Liu Jianhua, EVE Energy Co-founder and CEO, delivered a speech on behalf of the company, expressing sincere gratitude to government leaders and guest clients who have traveled a great distance to join the event. He stated, “China and Malaysia have been good neighbors and friends for thousands of years and are comprehensive strategic partners. The construction of EVE Energy’s Malaysian factory will further promote cooperation and exchange between China and Malaysia in the field of new energy.”
Liu Jianhua introduced 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.
At the ceremony, EVE Energy Co., Ltd. signed strategic cooperation agreements with several companies such as Greenworks, Chervon, and JTI, marking a significant step forward in their partnership. These agreements aim to strengthen the collaborative ties and jointly work together with a a new chapter in their business alliance.
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About MIDA
MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 21 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube channel.
About EVE
Founded in 2001, EVE was first listed on Shenzhen GEM in 2009. After over 20 years of rapid development, EVE has become a globally competitive, full-scenario lithium battery platform company. (Stock Code: 300014)
We are dedicated to “Powering boundless potential through integrated battery solutions,” building a comprehensive research and development platform spanning from materials, cells, BMS to system integration, and forming five major business segments: consumer batteries, power batteries, energy storage batteries, industrial chain strategic collaboration and the CLS Global Cooperation Business Model. The products are widely applied in the fields of Smart Life, Green Transportation, Energy Transformation, and so on.
Facing a digitally driven sustainable future, we envision “Empower the world with EVE Energy” and rely on our capabilities in “Global Manufacturing, Global Cooperation, Global Service” to join hands with value chain partners to provide reliable support for ubiquitous energy demands.
Media Contacts
MIDA
Ms. Noor Suziyanti Saad
Director, Transportation Technology Division
T: +603-2267 3575
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EVE Energy Malaysia
Mr. He Yingshen
General Manager of EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd
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