Japanese sensing and control components manufacturer Omron Corporation has announced their plans to construct two new facilities at their existing manufacturing plant—Omron Manufacturing Indonesia (OMI)—in Indonesia’s West Java.

The two facilities that will span over 20,000 sq m will produce multiple electronic components to cater to the global markets in industrial automation and automotive production. Construction is slated to be completed in two years and the factories will be open in April 2017.

With the new facilities, the company expects to significantly increase its manufacturing capacity and boost Indonesia’s standing in the global manufacturing network.

To date, the country as embarked on a massive development programme to expand and modernise its infrastructure, said Irawan Santoso, president director of the company. With the expansion, the company can well support the country’s infrastructure development needs.

OMI produces an estimated 191 million components every year, of which 90 percent is export and the remaining is sold domestically. The new facilities are expected to increase the company’s total production volume to 325 million components and modules by 2020.

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