AT&S bridges continents with Malaysian expansion

AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has marked a significant milestone with the official opening of its campus at Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) in Kedah.

The completion of this key production plant on the campus positions AT&S Malaysia to deliver high-end Integrated Circuit (IC) Substrates for AMD’s data centre processors by the end of this year.

AT&S campus rises in Kedah within two years

The new campus, situated approximately 350 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, was built in just over two years.

AT&S CEO Andreas Gerstenmayer expressed pride in the achievement, crediting the success to the dedication of workers and employees in Kulim.

He stated, “This is your day and also a historic day for AT&S that is worthy of a celebration. Thank you.”

Gerstenmayer highlighted the effective collaboration with Malaysian authorities, including MIDA and the management of KHTP.

AT&S investment creates thousands of jobs

The Opening Ceremony saw the Deputy Minister of International Trade & Industry, Liew Chin Tong, welcoming AT&S and acknowledging its positive impact on the local economy.

He commended the forward-looking concept of the AT&S campus, constructed to the highest standards of quality and sustainability.

Austrian Ambassador to Malaysia and Brunei, Andreas Launer, regarded the opening of AT&S’s production site as a historic high point in economic cooperation between Austria and Malaysia.

AT&S Board Member and Executive Vice President for BU Microelectronics, Ingolf Schroeder, affirmed the strategic correctness of choosing Malaysia for their first Southeast Asian facility in 2021.

Schroeder noted an investment of over EUR 1 billion in the AT&S Campus, creating thousands of high-tech jobs and contributing to the technology hotspot in Kedah.

The AT&S Campus, despite recent challenges in the technology market, is viewed as a masterpiece of a successful technology company.

The AT&S Campus, inaugurated with the opening of an office building and Plant 1, will produce technology for semiconductor giant AMD.

Plant 2 is ready for operations pending improvements in the market environment for one of their main customers.

AT&S Malaysia’s production of cutting-edge IC Substrates is integral to high-performance data processors for computers, data centres, and AI infrastructure.

Serial production is set to commence later this year. The investment is viewed as a testament to Malaysia’s growing status as an international hub for the electronics and semiconductor industry, contributing to economic growth and fostering bilateral relations between Austria and Malaysia.