Molex Strengthens Presence in Vietnam

Molex is strengthening its presence in Vietnam by increasing its current manufacturing operations in Hanoi to incorporate a brand new 16,000 sq. meter facility. The corporate expects the growth will help over 200 new jobs in superior high-tech manufacturing.

Molex opened its first facility within the nation in 2007. The growth will assist help the rising demand for its merchandise which might be utilized in many alternative functions, which embrace smartphones, TVs, residence home equipment, check tools and medical gadgets.

“Molex has operated in Vietnam for 15 years and this growth represents our long-term dedication to the nation and the neighborhood,” stated Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex. “Increasing our manufacturing footprint in Hanoi provides us added functionality and capability within the Asia Pacific area as we plan to develop with our prospects and create extra alternatives for our expert workforce.”

The totally built-in connector manufacturing facility will function superior robotics, high-speed injection molding, stamping, plating and automatic meeting processes together with tooling fabrication and reliability lab testing capabilities.

As a part of Molex’s environmental stewardship initiatives, the expanded facility will function an on-site photo voltaic set up that helps the location’s power wants and reduces greenhouse gasoline emissions.