# Panasonic expands R&D and production for air-conditioners and automotive capacitors in Malaysia

Panasonic announced near-term business expansion in Malaysia including a new R&D building for commercial air-conditioners and air-to-water heat pump systems, and increased production of automotive capacitors in the Klang Valley. The company also closed its rice cooker and small kitchen appliances departments, affecting 223 employees.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-07-28
- Where: Klang Valley, Malaysia, Malaysia
- Status: announced
- Products: commercial air-conditioners, air-to-water heat pump systems, automotive capacitors
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Berhad](https://endata.com/companies/71692.md)
- [Panasonic](https://endata.com/companies/1026.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [pmma.my.panasonic.com](https://pmma.my.panasonic.com/panasonic-remains-committed-to-continual-investment-in-malaysia-by-malaysiakini-on-28-july-2023/), 2023-07-28: "Near-term business expansion in the country includes a new R&D building for commercial air-conditioners and air-to-water heat pump systems as well as increased production of automotive capacitors in the Klang Valley."

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