Global automotive technology company Trensor Co. Ltd has chosen Penang as its strategic base for Southeast Asia, marking a significant step forward with the groundbreaking of its first regional manufacturing facility at Penang Technology Park@Bertam.

The RM100 million investment will see the development of a four-storey, 10,000-square-metre plant dedicated to producing automotive pressure sensors. Once operational, the facility is expected to create 200 skilled jobs and generate over RM200 million in annual sales, with its products targeted primarily for export to markets such as North America and Europe.

Trensor chairman Zhou Jingxun described the ceremony as a major milestone for the company’s global expansion. He noted that the investment would strengthen Penang’s position in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, particularly in the areas of precision engineering, automotive electronics, and high-value manufacturing.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who officiated the event, welcomed Trensor’s entry into Penang’s industrial landscape. He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to advancing its manufacturing ecosystem by attracting companies with long-term, sustainable investment strategies. Chow emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration between the public sector and industry players in identifying growth areas that bring mutual benefits.

He also acknowledged the role of federal agencies like the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and InvestPenang in facilitating such investments. Their support, he said, plays a crucial role in strengthening Penang’s reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing and enhancing its position in the global value chain.

As Trensor begins construction on its Penang facility, the development signals a broader trend of high-value investments in Malaysia’s northern region, reinforcing Penang’s image as the “Silicon Valley of the East.”