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Penang, 17 May 2025 –  Global automotive sensor leader Trensor Co. Ltd. today broke ground on its first international manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia. The RM100 million investment will create 200 high-skilled jobs and generate RM200 million in annual sales when production begins in 2026.

The state-of-the-art facility, spanning 10,000 square metres across four stories, will be located at Penang Technology Park@Bertam. This strategic expansion marks Trensor’s commitment to serving the growing Southeast Asian automotive market while strengthening its global supply chain capabilities.

The momentous occasion was graced by the presence of YAB Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang, alongside key state and federal dignitaries including YB H’ng Mooi Lye, Member of the Penang State Executive Council, as well as Mr. Muhammad Ghaddaffi Sardar Mohamed, Director of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Penang.

In his speech, YAB Chow Kon Yeow stated, “Today’s Groundbreaking Ceremony marks a new milestone for Trensor, as we witness the launch of the company’s first manufacturing facility in Penang. To strengthen Penang’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing, the State Government continues to prioritise the attraction of companies with strong, long-term commitments to sustainable investment. In this regard, the State commends Trensor for its dedication to continuously evolve to support next-generation technologies, reinforcing Penang’s standing in the global advanced manufacturing landscape.”

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), affirmed Malaysia’s commitment to attracting high-value investments, stating, “Trensor’s strategic expansion into Malaysia marks a transformative moment for our nation’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. This investment represents precisely the kind of high-impact, future-focused partnerships Malaysia seeks to attract. Trensor’s advanced sensor technology and manufacturing expertise will significantly elevate our automotive electronics ecosystem, while creating substantial opportunities for our skilled workforce. Their decision to establish their first overseas facility here powerfully validates Malaysia’s position as a preferred destination for sophisticated manufacturing operations. MIDA welcomes Trensor as a key partner in driving Malaysia’s journey toward becoming a global technology powerhouse.”

Zhou Wenbo, General Manager of Trensor Electronics Sdn Bhd, stated: “The decision by Trensor Co Ltd to establish its first-ever overseas factory in Penang, Malaysia, was driven by the state’s world-class infrastructure, business-friendly governance, high quality of life, cultural affinity, and abundant pool of high-tech talent attracted to the ‘Silicon Valley of the East’.”

“MIDA, InvestPenang, the Seberang Perai City Council, and all local authorities have provided strong support in helping Trensor turn its globalisation strategy into a concrete reality today,” Zhou added.

Renowned for its advanced automotive pressure sensors and high levels of automation and vertical integration, Trensor Co. Ltd. supplies major global automakers like Ford and Geely, as well as Tier-1 suppliers such as Cummins and Hanon Systems. Notably, their sensors are also integrated into Perodua’s air conditioning system. With approximately 60% of its revenue derived from exports, primarily to North America and Europe, the Penang facility will be crucial in supporting Trensor’s strategic expansion into the rapidly growing Southeast Asian automotive markets and beyond. Trensor has also strategically secured land for future expansion, signalling a long-term commitment to its Malaysian operations.

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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 InvestPenang
InvestPenang is the Penang State Government’s principal agency for the promotion of investment. Its objectives are to develop and sustain Penang’s economy by enhancing and continuously supporting business activities in the State through foreign and local investments, including spawning viable new growth centers. To realise its objectives, InvestPenang also runs initiatives like the SMART Penang Center (providing assistance to SMEs), Penang CAT Center (for talent attraction and retention), and Global Business Services (GBS) Focus Group (promoting and developing digital economy) and Penang Silicon Design @5km+ (establishing a unique and interconnected ecosystem for IC design and technology enterprises). For more information, please visit https://investpenang.gov.my/ and follow InvestPenang’s social media channels: Facebook; LinkedIn; WhatsApp Channel and TikTok.

About Trensor Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
Trensor Electronics Sdn. Bhd., incorporated in 2024, is the Malaysian subsidiary of Trensor Co Ltd, a leading manufacturer of automotive pressure sensors in terms of product quality, production automation, and vertical integration. Our world-class products have been included in the procurement systems of major global automakers such as Ford and Geely, as well as Tier 1 suppliers like Cummins and Hanon Systems.

For media enquiries, please contact:
MIDA
Ms. Rozita Ibrahim
Director, Building Technology & Lifestyle Division, MIDA
Email: rozita@mida.gov.my
Tel.: +603 2267 3479

InvestPenang
Elaine Cheah / Ong Yih Hwa
Communications & Business Intelligence
T: +604-646 8833
E: elaine@investpenang.gov.my/ yihhwa@investpenang.gov.my

Trensor Electronic Sdn. Bhd.
Zhou Wenbo
E: wenbo.zhou@trensor.com.cn