# ROHM-WAKO expands diode factory in Kelantan, Malaysia

ROHM-WAKO Electronics Sdn Bhd has completed a RM270 million expansion of its factory in Kelantan, adding 38,250 sq ft of space. The expansion, which began in July 2015, will create 300 additional jobs, bringing total workforce to 2,000.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2017-03-07
- Where: Kelantan, Malaysia
- Value: $61.0M (270.0M MYR)
- Jobs: 300
- Starts operating: 7 Mar 2017
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 38,250 sq ft of additional space
- Products: diodes
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [ROHM-WAKO Electronics Sdn Bhd](https://endata.com/companies/22681.md)

## Sources

- [ecerdc.com.my](https://www.ecerdc.com.my/media_releases/rohm-wako-expands-plant-in-kelantan-worlds-largest-diodes-facility-to-create-additional-300-jobs-for-locals/), 2017-03-07: "The state-of-the-art centre will add another 38,250 sq ft of space to the existing factory, equipped with advanced technology and high efficiency manufacturing facilities."

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