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March 20, 2025 – Meridian Adhesives Group (Meridian) is proud to announce the grand opening of the Penang Application Development Center (ADC), a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance technical capabilities and innovation in Asia. This strategic investment strengthens Meridian’s presence in the region by expanding Pacific Adhesive Systems, a key brand within its Electronics Division, while delivering cutting-edge solutions to customers and partners across the industry.

Driving Innovation Across Meridian’s Electronics Division
Meridian’s Electronics Division is a global leader in high-performance adhesive solutions, serving industries such as semiconductors, consumer electronics, automotive, and aerospace. The division encompasses leading brands Epoxy Technology Inc., manufacturer of Epo-Tek®; Epoxies, Etc.; and Pacific Adhesive Systems.

As an extension of Pacific Adhesive Systems, the new Penang ADC will serve as a technical hub for all Electronics Division customers in Asia, providing advanced application development, material testing, and process optimization support.

A New Hub for Research, Development, and Technical Support
Equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced testing facilities, the Penang ADC is dedicated to enhancing material performance and manufacturing efficiencies. The center will provide specialized services, including:

• Thermal & Mechanical Testing – Instruments such as UV-DSC, TGA, DMA, and TMA for detailed material analysis.
• Environmental Testing & Durability Assessments – Chambers for humidity, temperature cycling, and aging simulations.
• Advanced Measurement & Analysis – Die shear testing, rheometry, and viscometry for quality control and R&D.
• Precision Dispensing & Mixing Technologies – Automated dispensing, plasma treatment, and UV curing systems for manufacturing optimization.
• State-of-the-Art Cleanroom & Thermal Processing – A Class 10K cleanroom for contamination-sensitive applications.

Enabling Customers to Innovate, One Bond at a Time
The launch of the Penang ADC reinforces Meridian’s commitment to delivering localized technical expertise and tailored solutions to its customers across the region. By integrating the capabilities of Pacific Adhesive Systems with the global resources of Meridian’s Electronics Division, the new facility will accelerate product innovation, improve application performance, and foster closer collaboration with industry partners.

Dato’ Loo Lee Lian, Chief Executive Officer of InvestPenang, stated, “With over 50 years of industrial excellence, Penang has developed a robust ecosystem that continues to support the operations of investors in the state. The establishment of the Penang Application Development Center by Meridian Adhesive Group showcases Penang’s resilient industrial capabilities and underscoring Penang’s potential as a strategic regional hub for innovation and growth.

“We are thrilled to establish the Penang Application Development Center as a cornerstone of our growth in Asia,” said Charles Lai, APAC Managing Director at Meridian Electronics. “This new facility not only strengthens our R&D capabilities but also allows us to better serve our customers with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs.”

With the Penang ADC, Meridian, Pacific Adhesive Systems, and its Electronics Division brands continue to push the boundaries of innovation and excellence, delivering next-generation technologies that empower industries worldwide.

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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 Pacific Adhesive Systems (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Pacific Adhesive Systems (PAS) is Your 1-Stop Value Added Adhesive Solutions Partner.
Pacific Adhesive Systems (PAS) was established in 2004, with operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China, and Hong Kong. An ISO 9001:2015 certified company, we offer an extensive portfolio of high-performance materials and adhesive solutions such as specialty adhesives, coatings, sealants, thermal interface materials, tapes, cleaning chemicals, and adhesive equipment solutions for a wide range of markets, such as optoelectronics, medical electronics, consumer electronics, and automotive electronics, including the rapidly emerging electric vehicle sector.

For more information, please contact:

InvestPenang
Elaine Cheah / Arief Ferdaus
Communications & Business Intelligence
T: +604-646 8833
E: elaine@investpenang.gov.my / arief@investpenang.gov.my
W: https://investpenang.gov.my/

Pacific Adhesive Systems (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Meridian Electronics Division)
Christina Lee
Global Marketing Manager
T: +604- 626 6687
E: clee@meridianadhesives.com
W: www.meridianadhesives.com/electronics