JOHOR BAHRU – November 06, 2026 -- EPG Modular Data Center has topped out its roughly US$120 million Free Industrial Zone (FIZ) factory in Senai Airport City (SAC), Johor. The 107,450-square-meter site is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027.
Plant is projected to rank among the largest single-site MDC module bases
The facility includes 70,000 square meters of production space. By production capacity, it is projected to rank among the largest single-site data center module manufacturing bases in the modular data center (MDC) sector. Once fully operational, it is expected to employ more than 800 people locally.
The topping-out ceremony featured the raising of the final structural beam and a facility tour. Guests included representatives of the Johor State Government, SAC and other government agencies, along with business partners, customers, financial institutions and investment firms.
Five-building master plan covers shelters, generators and power modules
The master plan comprises five buildings: sheet metal production, power transfer unit (PTU) products, diesel generator manufacturing, final assembly, and R&D and office functions. The plant will produce MDC shelters and supporting equipment, including diesel generator sets and PTU power modules.
Production lines target an automation rate of at least 80%
Processes will include pretreatment, laser cutting, robotic welding and dust-free coating, supported by intelligent control systems and automated welding technology. Modular line design will accommodate multiple product types and specifications.
Five digital platforms will link supply chain, R&D, production, quality and warehousing
The plant will run platforms for supplier relationship management (SRM), product lifecycle management (PLM), manufacturing execution (MES), quality management (QMS) and warehouse management (WMS). Digital twin technology will support production visibility and traceability. Intelligent sensing and real-time alerts are intended to strengthen workplace and equipment safety.
Consolidating output in Malaysia brings capacity closer to regional customers
By concentrating production of MDC shelters and critical power equipment in Malaysia, EPG expects to coordinate production and assembly more tightly and respond more effectively to project schedules. Founder and Chairman Alick Wan described the plant as "a responsive base in Malaysia" and a model that can evolve with customer needs in other markets.
EPG said it will operate the facility under Malaysian laws and regulations and its ESG management requirements. Stated priorities include resource efficiency, waste reduction, employee safety, local talent development and cooperation with Malaysian suppliers and partners.