HP launches manufacturing transformation centre in Penang to drive Industry 4.0

22 Jan 2025

HP Inc. Malaysia has launched HP Malaysia Manufacturing (HPMM) transformation centre in Batu Kawan, Penang to drive Industry 4.0 and foster sustainable manufacturing practices.

HP Malaysia managing director Alex Tan said the 4,639-square-foot facility embodies the company’s vision for the future of advanced manufacturing, powered by fourth industrial revolution technologies such as robotics, automation to predictive analytics.

“For HP, the facility represents our commitment to being future ready, driving innovation, embracing sustainability and preparing our workforce for the challenges of tomorrow.

“For Malaysia, the transformation signifies opportunity. It strengthens the country’s position as a global leader in the micro electrical mechanical system (MEMs) space, and aligns with the government’s industrial transformation roadmap including initiatives such as Industry4WRD and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030,” he said in a statement.

Since its establishment in 2016, HPMM has employed 1,200 highly skilled Malaysian professionals.

HPMM plays a critical role in HP’s global manufacturing ecosystem, producing and supplying inkjet cartridges to 175 countries worldwide, and is recognised as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of MEMS.

HPMM general manager Dominic Chew said the company is also committed to sustainability and its impact on the community

“At HPMM, initiatives like our solar photovoltaic arrays and zero waste operations team reflect our determination to reduce our environmental footprint.

“These efforts not only align with Malaysia’s sustainability goals but also with HP’s global vision of carbon neutrality and zero waste operations by 2025,” said Chew.

Source: NST