TANJUNG MALIM, 14 Mac 2023 – National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd has launched today its new RM140 million stamping line at its plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak.
With machines that can stamp out parts using up to 2,500 tonnes of force and capable of producing 50 unique components, the stamping line is the largest in Malaysia and potentially reduces the company’s annual use of imported parts by 115,000 units.
The new stamping line was unveiled during an official visit by the Menteri Besar of Perak, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad which was hosted by Chairman of Proton Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar.
Proton deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah said the launch of the new stamping line is a major addition to Proton’s car production capabilities.
“As a national automotive brand, the increased use of locally sourced parts in our production activities is vital to the national automotive ecosystem and helps reduce the outflow of funds from the country.
Aside from potentially reducing our use of imported parts by 115,000 units per year, the stamping line also allows for greater flexibility when deciding our production mix every month and improves the speed by which we can locally produce new models,” he said in a statement today.
Following the launch of the stamping plant, the Menteri Besar then presided over the line-off ceremony for the latest addition to the Proton model range.
The new SUV, assembled at Tanjung Malim alongside the Proton X50 and Proton X70, is due to embark on a nationwide customer familiarisation tour before being officially launched in the coming months.
“Today’s line-off ceremony marks the beginning of activities leading up to the official introduction of Proton’s latest model. Following the start of production, we will hold a media preview and customer familiarisation sessions before launching our new SUV, which will also mark our first new energy vehicle (NEV) product.
This is an important step in our NEV journey which will gradually build emphasis on hybrid technology before we launch the first Proton EV,” added Roslan.
— Akses Malaysia
