# Osram opens new LED chip factory in Kulim, Malaysia

Osram's new LED chip factory in Kulim, Malaysia, began operation on schedule. EUR 370 million was invested in the first stage, with potential total investment of up to EUR 1 billion for future expansions.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-11-23
- Where: Kulim, Malaysia, Malaysia
- Value: $440.0M (370.0M EUR)
- Starts operating: 23 Nov 2017
- Status: completed
- Products: LED chips
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Osram Licht](https://endata.com/companies/28201.md)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/osrams-new-led-chip-factory-goes-into-operation-in-kulim-659463113.html), 2017-11-23: "We are both on schedule and within budget."
- [tedmag.com](https://tedmag.com/osram-expands-to-meet-growing-chip-market/), 2017-12-04: "We are both on schedule and within budget."

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