Amcor opens advanced healthcare packaging facility in Malaysia

ASX-listed packaging company Amcor has opened an advanced healthcare packaging coating facility in Subang Jaya, Selangor, marking a significant expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia and South-East Asia.

The facility, representing an investment of over US$35 million, introduces air-knife coating technology to the region for the production of coated medical paper used in sterile medical device packaging. Facilitated by Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), this investment further strengthens Malaysia’s position as an integrated regional hub for healthcare packaging, enhancing supply chain resilience through local access.

“Amcor’s investment reinforces Malaysia’s position as a strategic centre for advanced manufacturing in the region,” said Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Amcor says the facility expands its existing healthcare packaging operations into a fully integrated manufacturing site, positioned to support healthcare customers across the region with greater speed and reliability. By localising production, Amcor gains dual sourcing options, strengthens long-term supply chain reliability and creates a platform for pilot-to-production scale-up, supporting rapid trials, closer technical collaboration and faster commercialisation for regional customers.

“Today marks an important milestone for Amcor and our partners in Malaysia. The opening of this new coating facility underscores our long-term commitment to supporting our partners in the healthcare sector across Asia–Pacific,” said Chris Kenneally, President, Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific, speaking at the opening. “It also demonstrates the strength of collaboration across our global network in bringing advanced capabilities to the region and serving customers more effectively.”

Amcor says the facility is equipped with state-of-the-art production systems, including advanced inspection and automated manufacturing processes, designed to deliver consistent quality and reliability for healthcare packaging applications. Purpose-built for both precision and scale, it incorporates closed-loop process controls, in-line quality monitoring and optimised drying systems to enhance product consistency.

Image (L–R): John Muir, Healthcare Project Director, Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific; Rozita Ibrahim, Director of Building Technology & Lifestyle Division, MIDA; Laura Wong, Healthcare Vice President, Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific; Christine Ding, Senior Purchasing Manager, Amcor Flexibles China; Andrew Terry, Operations Vice President, Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific.