AIXTRON’s New Facility in Penang Reinforces Malaysia’s Position as Important Hub for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing

AIXTRON’s New Facility in Penang Reinforces Malaysia’s Position as Important Hub for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing

Kuala Lumpur, May 5, 2026 – AIXTRON SE (FSE: AIXA) concludes agreement on greenfield manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026.

AIXTRON SE, a leading provider of deposition equipment for the semiconductor industry, today concluded its agreement with MIDA to build a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia. The investment marks a significant step in AIXTRON’s global expansion strategy and reinforces Malaysia’s position as an increasingly important hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

AIXTRON will be building its new Malaysian plant at Bandar Cassia Technology Park, where it has obtained an 8.5acre plot of land. This greenfield project will see the construction of an integrated facility comprising a threestory office building, multiple stateoftheart cleanrooms and dedicated logistics areas. Being able to design the facility from the ground up has allowed extensive customization and optimization to meet the demands of manufacturing AIXTRON’s 100 mm, 150 mm and 200 mm
products in a highly efficient manner. The modular design will provide flexibility and
enable stepwise expansion in line with future market demand.

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA,
commented:

“AIXTRON’s decision to establish this world-class facility in Penang is a powerful endorsement of Malaysia’s readiness to host complex segments of the global semiconductor value chain. This project is a centrepiece of our New Industrial Master Plan 2030 ambitions; it is not just about manufacturing, but about bringing state-of-the-art front-end Metal-Organic Chemical Vapour Deposition (MOCVD) equipment technology to our shores. The spillover effects will be profound, creating a significant number of high-tech jobs where our local talent will have numerous opportunities for highly skilled technical roles, while simultaneously integrating our local vendors into a global elite supply chain. We are moving beyond assembly-centric activities to become a global hub for the critical enablers of the Artificial
Intelligence (AI) and Electric Vehicle (EV) revolutions.”

The new facility is intended to support the rising global demand for advanced semiconductor process technologies, enabling increased production capacity, greater supply‑chain resilience and closer proximity to customers across Asia‑Pacific. It will focus on manufacturing and supporting key systems used in the
production of next‑generation semiconductor devices for applications such as power electronics, advanced communication technologies, optoelectronics and emerging computing architectures.

“The decision to establish a new greenfield manufacturing site in Penang reflects our long-term confidence in Malaysia as a strategic semiconductor location. This investment allows AIXTRON to better serve our global customer base, strengthen our operational flexibility and support the continued scaling of advanced semiconductor technologies. Malaysia offers a strong ecosystem, skilled talent and a clear commitment to the future of the semiconductor industry,” said Dr Felix Grawert, Chief Executive Officer of AIXTRON SE.

The announcement at SEMICON Southeast Asia underscores the strategic relevance of Southeast Asia within the global semiconductor value chain. Penang, in particular, has developed into a well‑established electronics and semiconductor cluster, offering strong infrastructure, a highly skilled workforce and close
collaboration between industry, academia and government.

Beyond production capacity, the new facility is expected to contribute to engineering, local supplier development and workforce upskilling, supporting Malaysia’s ambition to advance from assembly‑centric activities toward higher value‑added semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.

With this investment, AIXTRON further demonstrates its commitment to building a resilient, sustainable and globally balanced manufacturing footprint, while supporting customers as they address increasing performance, efficiency and sustainability requirements.

***End***

 EDITORIAL NOTE — FOR MEDIA
This release is jointly issued by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
and AIXTRON SE. Editors are requested to credit both parties when reporting on the
announcement. For media inquiries, please refer to this link: https://shorturl.at/8GeFZ