SAM to expand aerospace business here
Business Times, 4 February 2014
GEORGE TOWN: Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing Pte Ltd (SAM), a leading manufacturer of critical aero-engine components whose clientele include some of the world’s major aviation players, is looking to grow its aerospace business in Malaysia.
The move is expected to translate into more capital investments and job opportunities and raise Malaysia’s profile on the world aerospace map.
“We are exploring several aerospace-related opportunities and are in negotiations with our customers. We expect to increase our aerospace activities in Malaysia over the next five years,” said SAM group president and chief executive officer Jeffrey Goh.
SAM’s Penang operations supply critical components for Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier and Mitsubishi aircraft, which include engine cases for commercial aircraft.
Its subsidiary, SAM Engineering and Equipment (M) Bhd (formerly LKT Industrial Bhd), located at the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial
Zone, is dedicated to the fabrication and machining of complex, high-precision component parts, assemblies and tooling for the aerospace and semiconductor industries.
Another subsidiary, Aviatron (M) Sdn Bhd, at Penang Science Park in Bukit Minyak on the mainland, produces aerospace structure or mechanical parts.
“We have several options on growing the aerospace business here,” said Goh, adding that manufacturing activities could involve beams and four- to five-axis machining work.
It has gone full steam ahead with work for engine casings of the Boeing 787.
“We are in full production and are ahead in meeting our clients’ requirements. By yearend, we are hopeful of going into full production for A350 aircraft parts. Currently, we are at the prototyping stage.”
Meanwhile, Goh is appealing to the government to continue giving tax incentives and providing human resources in engineering to facilitate the company’s investment here.
