SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – High-end outdoor product manufacturer Philippines Jinboway Technology Ltd. Corp. broke ground on Sept. 3 for its P573-million expansion project at the Subic Bay Gateway Park.
SBMA chairman and administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño and Jinboway CEO Vicky Wei led the ceremony to mark the start of the construction of four new “smart” manufacturing facilities to be completed in three years with a projected employment of 1,000 workers.
The facilities will be used for manufacturing sports and athletic goods, outdoor bags, waterproof backpacks and bags of the same kind, textile and garment, hardware assembly such as outdoor chairs, electronic devices such as electronic car charger, smartphone wall charger, massage chair, foot massager and its related products, importation of raw materials for production to be exported to international markets.
These buildings will also be used for the importation, transshipment, trading, wholesaling export of the aforementioned items.
“Today’s groundbreaking is more than the rise of four new buildings; it is a reaffirmation that Subic Bay Freeport remains a top destination for serious investors committed to the future,” Aliño said.
Jinbo Way’s story began modestly in 2019 with a 5,580-square meter facility, built on the simple decision to trust this freeport with real capital and real commitment.
“Just a few years ago, we started in a rented space. Now, we have grown into a big factory with 3,000 employees. This shows Subic is a great place for Jinbo and also Jinbo is a good company for Subic Economic Zone, our goal to make good products here,” CEO Wei said. “Great things start from the ground up. We will use this new factory as a fresh start to make the best products and prove that your trust in us is well placed.”
Philippines Jinboway Technology Ltd. Corp. is a large-scale manufacturing company specializing in outdoor products, specifically cut-and-sew soft bags and welding products.
Officials in attendance included SBMA directors Joseph Khonghun and Ruel John Kabigting, senior deputy administrator Renato Lee III, chief of staff Von Rodriguez, department manager Karen Magno, as well as representatives from Jinbo Way and the Subic Bay Development and Management Corp. Punto News Team/PR
