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inTEST establishes Southeast Asia Center of Excellence in Penang, Malaysia; leases 25k sq ft facility
INTEST CORP
- Leased 25,000 sq ft facility in Penang, Malaysia for RM65,000/month over 3 years starting April 1, 2024; option to extend 2 years.
- Facility will co-locate sales, engineering, service, and manufacturing for all three divisions (Acculogic, Ambrell, EMS, ITS, Videology).
- Asia-Pacific currently represents ~35% of inTEST's revenue, primarily from US-based customers.
- Company plans to hire additional staff in the region to build local capabilities.
- CEO: This is the first Center of Excellence, part of geographic expansion strategy to be closer to customers in Asia.