CLARK FREEPORT – Inari Amertron Inc., one of Malaysia’s largest
semiconductor firms, is expanding its operations with the construction of a
new three-story, 2,000-square-meter building here.
Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST
Devanadera, along with Inari Amertron’s Chief Executive Director and Group
CEO Kean Cheong Lau led the groundbreaking ceremony.
In her message, Atty. Devanadera emphasized the CDC’s commitment to
strengthening the supply chain and fostering business interdependence.
“The CDC is committed to developing business interdependence among our
1,153 locators (as of May 2024), ensuring that the needs of one can be met
by others within the [Clark Freeport] zone,” said Atty. Devanadera.
Lau expressed pride in the company’s growth and commitment to technological
advancement and workforce development.
“This occasion is very special and momentous for us. We started as a small
company in 2006, and today I can proudly say that we are the largest
technology manufacturing services provider, and this means a lot for our
people, our employees for 36 years who are still with us” Lau stated.
He also emphasized the importance of expanding in Clark, highlighting it as
a strategic response to new customer demands and the shifting global trade
landscape.
“The CK2.1 extension is a strategic move because we already have new
customers, and we are gaining more traction. We look forward to creating
our pride and legacy, and to building a strong ecosystem here [in Clark],”
Lau added.
Inari Amertron, Inc., currently employing over 6,000 workers, is set to
enhance its technological services, particularly focusing on Artificial
Intelligence (AI) chip components and high-frequency radio products.
Approximately 2,000 of these employees are working in the Freeport.
“Can you imagine what will happen for the Philippines, you have three
times bigger population, and these (Filipino workforce) are what we call
assets. Through people we can do anything, and we have a lot of assets
here,” Lau said, underscoring their company’s dedication to leveraging
local talent for its global operations.
Other key executives present during the event were Vice President for
Business Development and Business Enhancement Atty. Noelle Mina Meneses;
Special Assistant to the President and CEO Ma. Zoraida Camello; Assistant
Vice President for Business Development Thelma Ocampo; Assistant Vice
President for Business Enhancement Rodem Perez; Communications Manager
Astrud Aguinaldo, all from CDC; Chief Finance Officer Chong Poh Leng,
Senior Vice President Choon Meng Pang, Vice President for Human Resource
and Administration Leda Rodriguez, Vice President for Operations Rey
Catalan; Vice President for Quality Ronnie Ong, Finance Controller Soo Kian
Heng, and PC Lee, all from Inari Amertron were also in attendance.