EPG Tops Out US$120 Million Modular Data Center Factory in Malaysia
EPG Modular Data Center has marked the topping-out of its US$120 million Malaysia FIZ Factory in Senai Airport City, Johor. The facility is intended to bring modular data center manufacturing closer to customers in Southeast Asia and is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027.
- EPG marked the topping-out of its US$120 million Malaysia FIZ Factory.
- The site covers 107,450 square meters, including 70,000 square meters of production space.
- Completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
- Production lines are expected to reach an automation rate of at least 80%.
- The factory is expected to employ more than 800 people locally.
A 107,450-square-meter manufacturing site
The topping-out ceremony included the raising of the facility's final structural beam and a tour of the site. Representatives from the Johor State Government, Senai Airport City and other government agencies attended alongside business partners, customers, financial institutions and investment firms.
EPG said the factory will cover 107,450 square meters, including 70,000 square meters of production space. Once operational, it is expected to employ more than 800 people locally. According to the company, the facility is projected to rank among the largest single-site manufacturing bases in the modular data center sector by production capacity.
The factory's master plan includes five buildings dedicated to sheet metal production, power transfer unit products, diesel generator manufacturing, final assembly, and research and development and office functions.
Shelters, power equipment and automated production
The Malaysia site will produce modular data center shelters and supporting equipment, including diesel generator sets and PTU power modules. EPG said its flexible manufacturing design will combine advanced automation equipment, intelligent control systems and automated welding technology.
Production lines are expected to achieve an automation rate of at least 80%. Planned processes include pretreatment, laser cutting, robotic welding and dust-free coating. A modular line design will support multiple product types and specifications.
EPG also plans to connect supply chain, research and development, production, quality and warehousing activities through digital platforms for supplier relationship management, product lifecycle management, manufacturing execution, quality management and warehouse management. Digital twin technology is intended to provide production visibility and traceability, while intelligent sensing and real-time alerts are designed to support workplace and equipment safety.
A regional base for EPG's expansion
By consolidating production of modular data center shelters and critical power equipment in Malaysia, EPG said the factory will help coordinate production and assembly, respond to project schedules and deliver with greater flexibility. The company described the site as part of its effort to build capacity closer to regional customers.
EPG also said it will focus on resource efficiency, waste reduction, environmental protection, employee safety, local talent development and cooperation with Malaysian suppliers and partners. The facility will operate in accordance with Malaysian laws and regulations and EPG's ESG management requirements.
“The FIZ Factory marks an important step in bringing EPG's manufacturing capabilities closer to customers and the markets we serve,” said Alick Wan, EPG's founder and chairman. “By combining advanced manufacturing with strong local partnerships, we are building a responsive base in Malaysia and a model that can evolve with customer needs in other markets.”
EPG describes itself as a prefabricated modular data center infrastructure provider with research and development centers in Singapore, Malaysia and Shanghai, and six manufacturing hubs in Malaysia and China. The company said it has over 1,700 employees, including more than 300 researchers and experienced engineers in its R&D and technical team.
