# Lam Research to build advanced technology production facility in Penang, Malaysia

Lam Research selected Batu Kawan Industrial Park in Penang, Malaysia for a new 700,000 sq ft advanced technology production facility, with construction starting in early 2020 and first shipment by 2021, creating up to 350 jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2020-02-03
- Where: Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang, Malaysia
- Jobs: 350
- Starts operating: 2021
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 700,000 square feet (initial phase)
- Products: advanced technology production (semiconductor equipment)
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Lam Research](https://endata.com/companies/26776.md)

## Sources

- [newsroom.lamresearch.com](https://newsroom.lamresearch.com/2020-02-03-Lam-Research-to-Expand-Global-Footprint), 2020-02-03: "This facility is additive to Lam's global operations and enables us to provide additional capacity, ensure business continuity for critical activities, and most importantly, improve our speed to solutions by being closer to customers and suppliers in the region."

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