Homa invests 3.1bn baht in Chonburi refrigerator factory

MGR Online•Economy•18m ago

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Homa is investing over 3,100 million baht to build a refrigerator production base in Chonburi for the global and European markets.

•Homa is investing over 3,100 million baht to establish a production base in Chonburi.
•The Homa factory will have a production capacity of 1.5 million units per year.
•Homa targets an annual export value of 12,000 million baht and local part usage of 50–60%.
•The investment will create approximately 1,400 jobs initially, increasing to 3,000 positions within 1–2 years.
•Homa provides OEM services for leading appliance brands and will produce high-efficiency and smart refrigerators meeting European Union energy requirements.
•Vikrom Kromadit stated that Chinese investors view Thailand as a strategic production base due to infrastructure and supply chain readiness.
•Michael Yao noted that Thailand's strong potential supports customers across ASEAN and connects to the global market.
•The Homa investment will strengthen the electrical and electronics industry cluster within the Amata area.

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Homa

A major global manufacturer of refrigerators and freezers and an OEM provider for leading appliance brands.

Amata Corporation Public Company Limited(บริษัท อมตะ คอร์ปอเรชัน จำกัด (มหาชน))

An organization, also referred to as AMATA, that supports Chinese investment and manages industrial estates in Chonburi.

European Union(สหภาพยุโรป)ℹ️

The entity whose energy requirements determine the standards for Homa's high-standard freezers.

Homa Appliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(บริษัท โฮม่า แอพไพลแอนซ์ (ไทยแลนด์) จำกัด)

The Thai entity of Homa responsible for the investment in the Chonburi production base.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The location where Homa is establishing its production base.

Vikrom Kromadit(วิกรม กรมดิษฐ์)ℹ️

Chief Executive Officer of Amata Corporation Public Company Limited.

Michael Yao(ไมเคิล เหยา)

President of Homa Appliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd.