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PROTON LAUNCHES NEW STAMPING LINE AT TANJUNG MALIM PLANT

14/03/2023 05:05 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) has launched its new stamping line worth RM140 million at its plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak. 

The national carmaker said the new machines in the line could stamp out parts using up to 2,500 tonnes of force and produce up to 50 unique components, potentially reducing the company’s annual use of imported parts by 115,000 units.

Proton deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah said in a statement that the largest stamping line in Malaysia was a major addition to its 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 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.

Meanwhile, following the launch of the stamping plant during his official visit, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad also presided over the line-off ceremony for the latest addition to the Proton model range.

Roslan said that the line-off ceremony marked the beginning of activities leading up to the official introduction of the latest SUV 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 electric vehicle," he added.

-- BERNAMA


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