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LG opens AC factory in Indonesia

INDONESIA: LG Electronics has invested in a partner-operated production facility in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, dedicated exclusively to manufacturing LG air conditioners. 

LG says that the new facility will enhance its presence in Indonesia, help strengthen its supply chain and serve as a hub for air conditioning innovation.

The Bekasi facility spans 32,000m2 and commenced operation last month, starting with residential air conditioner production. In its first year, the factory is expected to produce approximately 700,000 indoor and outdoor units, with plans to double capacity in the near future.

The plant is designed to deliver solutions optimised for the Indonesian market, in line with LG’s aims to domestically source or manufacture more than 40% of key components.

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