# Secos starts up new biodegradable resin factory in Malaysia

Secos started up a new factory in Malaysia in August 2018 to produce biodegradable resin for bio-plastic bags, catering to rapid demand growth.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-10-31
- Where: Malaysia, Malaysia
- Starts operating: Aug 2018
- Status: completed
- Products: biodegradable resin, bio-plastic bags
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Secos Group](https://endata.com/companies/3049.md)

## Sources

- [stockhead.com.au](https://stockhead.com.au/tech/secos-is-still-chasing-its-bio-plastic-dream-but-the-transition-is-taking-time/), 2018-10-31: "An existing factory in China has been running at full-tilt all year and a new one in Malaysia started up in August to cater to a rapid rise in demand for resins."

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