Southco opens new facility in Thailand

Worcester-based Southco Manufacturing Ltd has marked a major milestone in its global growth strategy with the official opening of a new manufacturing facility in Chon Buri, Thailand. The site strengthens the company’s presence in Southeast Asia and is designed to improve service levels by shortening lead times, reinforcing supply‑chain resilience and positioning production closer to rapidly developing regional markets.

The new 2,255m² facility will manufacture a range of Southco products, including captive screws, electronic access latches, ejectors, and components produced through injection moulding. The site also incorporates clean‑room capability for the production of quick‑release adapters. The investment reflects Southco’s continued commitment to delivering high‑quality engineered access hardware while enhancing support for its customer base across Asia.

The grand‑opening ceremony blended cultural celebration with corporate achievement, featuring traditional Thai performances and a formal ribbon‑cutting attended by colleagues and business partners. The event highlighted Southco’s shared vision for sustained growth and innovation in the region.

The new Thailand facility is expected to play a central role in expanding the company’s ability to supply advanced solutions to customers throughout Southeast Asia, supporting both current demand and long‑term regional development.

The Chon Buri site represents the latest addition to Southco’s international footprint, reinforcing the company’s strategy of aligning world‑class engineering and manufacturing expertise with the needs of local markets. Further information about Southco can be found at the website here.