Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL., a subsidiary of Delta Group, has inaugurated its new Delta Plant 8 and R&D Center at Bangpoo Industrial Estate, Thailand. Particularly, it aims to facilitate Delta’s expansion of production and development of electric vehicle (EV) power electronics products for global customers.

H.E. Mr Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, along with the Ministry of Industry and the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) participated in the grand opening ceremony. Moreover, the event also highlighted Delta’s 35-year journey in Thailand. Delta management from headquarters along with key industry partners and media also attended the grand opening and explored the advanced production lines.

The Prime Minister delivered a special address at the event, expressing the government’s delight at the opening of the new factory and its full support for Delta Electronics. The company is ready to support Thailand’s policies and has announced investments to help promote the Prime Minister’s vision to make Thailand a Future Mobility Hub and a Digital Economy Hub.

On the other hand, Victor Cheng, Delta Thailand CEO, said, “Today is a milestone in Delta’s 35 years of development in Thailand. Since 2010, we have produced EV power electronic products in Thailand. Our new Delta Plant 8 aims to meet growing demand for our EV products and our new R&D center will develop automotive power electronics locally for the first time. We believe our significant investments will greatly benefit the industry, economy and environment of Thailand and our Southeast Asia region.”

Highlights Automation, Smart Manufacturing Solutions

Delta’s EV products range from power management products. These include onboard chargers and DC/DC converters, and powertrain products. In addition, traction inverters and traction motors, to thermal management solutions and passive components.

Delta’s global customers include top automotive manufacturers from Europe, the United States, and Japan. Since 2010, Delta Thailand has produced EV power electronics products for global customers at Delta Plant 1 with a floor space of 25,000sq.m. Thus, the new factory and R&D center with 30,400sq.m of floor space aim to increase production capacity for the rapidly growing EV business.

Delta’s advanced and efficient automotive production includes all processes from raw materials receiving and storage to sub-processing, SMT processing, PWBA processing, assembly and burn-in with final testing before shipment of finished goods. The investment of almost three billion baht for the facilities also showcases Delta’s energy-efficient building automation solutions and smart manufacturing solutions to increase productivity and quality on production lines.

Focus on Sustainability, Too

Celebrating 35 years of development, Delta Thailand is the only Thailand company listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices’ World Index in the “Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components” category from 2022 to 2023. Moreover, it has received Supplier Engagement Leader 2022 recognition by CDP for supply chain sustainability. Delta Thailand is now entering a new phase of growth expanding its R&D, manufacturing and business footprint in local markets. At the same time, supporting the development in the Thailand S-curve focus industries of Next-Gen Automotive and Smart Electronics. Thus, establishing a solid foundation for expansion in the Southeast Asia region.

-25 March 2024-