Laboratory equipment manufacturer Eppendorf has begun construction of its first production facility in Southeast Asia, expanding its global manufacturing network and strengthening production capacity for its centrifuge and laboratory instrument portfolio.
Eppendorf has announced the start of construction on a new €40 million manufacturing facility at Bandar Cassia Technology Park in Penang, Malaysia, marking a significant expansion of its international production operations.
The development will establish the company's first manufacturing site in Southeast Asia, supporting the production of selected centrifuges and laboratory instruments for scientific and research customers worldwide.
Occupying a site of approximately 48,500 square metres, the facility will provide around 16,000 square metres of built-up space, incorporating manufacturing operations, warehousing, quality control, logistics, offices and employee facilities.
Production is scheduled to begin in phases during 2028, with individual product lines introduced progressively as part of a structured expansion programme continuing through 2030. Eppendorf expects the facility to employ approximately 130 people by the end of 2029.
The investment forms part of the company's strategy to strengthen manufacturing resilience, improve operational flexibility and expand its ability to respond to international demand.
The new site will operate within Eppendorf's established global quality and manufacturing framework, maintaining consistent standards for product reliability, regulatory compliance and production efficiency.
Eppendorf has operated in Malaysia since 1995, when it established an office in Kuala Lumpur. The Penang development represents a further commitment to the region, extending its existing commercial presence into manufacturing.
Once operational, the facility will complement Eppendorf's established production operations in Europe and the United States, providing additional capacity and geographical diversity across its global supply network.
