Key facts
- FICG plans to triple Malaysian manufacturing capacity by end of 2028.
- The expansion is driven by demand for optical components for AI data centers.
- FICG's first Malaysian factory, Pro3C, began mass production this year.
Taiwanese optical component supplier FICG is significantly expanding its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia, aiming to more than triple its capacity by the end of 2028. This move is a direct response to the unprecedented demand for optical communications technology essential for AI data center networks. The company officially opened its first Malaysian factory, operated by its subsidiary Pro3C, this week and announced the ambitious expansion plans. FICG is pursuing a China +1 strategy at the request of its US customers.