CLARK FREEPORT — One of Malaysia’s largest semiconductor companies, Inari Amertron Inc., is expanding its operations with the construction of a new three-story, 2,000-square-meter building here.
Clark Development Corp. 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 held on June 18.
“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 Devanadera in her message.
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 enthused.
He also noted 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 said.
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.
Executives from CDC present during the groundbreaking were VP for business development and business enhancement Atty. Noelle Mina Meneses, special assistant to the president and CEO Ma. Zoraida Camello, AVP for business development Thelma Ocampo, AVP for business enhancement Rodem Perez, and communications manager Astrud Aguinaldo.
In attendance from Inari Amertron were chief finance officer Chong Poh Leng, SVP Choon Meng Pang, VP for human resource and administration Leda Rodriguez, VP for operations Rey Catalan, VP for quality Ronnie Ong, finance controller Soo Kian Heng, and PC Lee. CDC-PR
