MELAKA: EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has started construction for a new 30,000-unit vehicle painting facility in Pegoh, Melaka.
The company says this marks another major milestone in the development of an integrated automotive manufacturing ecosystem in the state.
The new facility reinforces Melaka’s growing position as one of Malaysia’s most dynamic automotive industrial centres, supporting the complete vehicle manufacturing value chain from localisation, component manufacturing and logistics to vehicle assembly, painting and export distribution.
EPMB says this investment continues to advance its vision of creating a one-stop automotive manufacturing hub capable of serving global automotive brands.
With the addition of the paint facility, EPMB is strengthening its transformation from a traditional Tier-1 component supplier into a vertically-integrated automotive manufacturing partner.
The company now offers end-to-end manufacturing solutions encompassing localisation development, parts production, completely knocked down (CKD) operations, vehicle assembly, painting, quality assurance, testing and regional export support — all within its Pegoh manufacturing campus.
EPMB executive chairman Hamidon Abdullah said, "Vehicle painting is one of the most technologically advanced processes in automotive manufacturing. The establishment of this facility represents much more than an expansion of our production capabilities — it is a strategic investment in the long-term development of Melaka’s automotive ecosystem."
"By integrating painting operations into our existing manufacturing campus, EPMB will be able to provide global automotive brands with a complete CKD manufacturing
solution within Malaysia, covering localisation, assembly, painting and export readiness," he added.
It also reflects the rapid growth of EPMB's automotive manufacturing business, which has expanded into collaborations with four major automotive groups from China — GWM, BAIC, SAIC-MG and Xpeng.
Production volumes have surpassed 1,000 vehicles per month.
Vehicles assembled in Pegoh are already entering regional markets including Thailand.
