A LEADING LED light equipment producer has reaffirmed its commitment to its investments in Penang despite the threat of tariffs imposed by US.
Dialight Penang Sdn Bhd, which has invested up to RM29 million in Penang since 2012, has its sights set on remaining in the state despite the threat of higher exports costs to markets such as the US.
its chief executive officer Steve Blair told a press conference that every manufacturer has to relook their business plans strategically ahead of the tariffs curve, but he reassured that Dialight remains committed in Penang.
"If you had asked me 18-months ago about tariffs, I would say we remained committed to Penang and now, the same question, I dare say we are very committed. We need to readjust strategically to align with the new expectations."
Blair said that it is up to each company to decide which production markets are important to them and for Dialight, Penang remains as a very important in its global eco-system of meeting the expectations of its customer-base.
"We are driven by what our customers want. We will adjust to meet their expectations from time to time," said Blair.
Investments in Penang will continue as the company looks to consolidate and streamline its manufacturing in areas closest to the end-users.
"We plan to expand our Opto-Electronics manufacturing in Penang thereby avoiding the additional costs and complexity introduced by the global tariffs and ensuring that it provides the best value to the stakeholders," he said.
Earlier, Blair said that they are living in difficult and uncertain times, both economically and politically.
And this focuses on every company t ensure that they are investing in the right areas and geographies to achieve their business objectives, said Blair.
"Dialight is no exception. With strategic manufacturing capabilities in the US, Mexico and Penang, we are positioned to meet the customer needs across key markets."
It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and operates globally with offices and manufacturing facilities in London, UK, US, Mexico and at Penang (Malaysia).
It also has presence in Australia, Singapore and the UAE.
Dialight produces solid state LED lighting and optoelectronics solutions for the world, especially in the industrial and construction sectors. - August 12, 2025.
