Malaysian Industrial Gas Giant Invests in New Air Separation Unit
(August 2, 2025) Malaysian listed industrial gas company BIG Industries Berhad (BIG) announced an investment of RM22.9 million (approx. RMB 38.61 million) to acquire an Air Separation Unit (ASU), enhancing its industrial gas production capacity. BIG's wholly-owned subsidiary BIG Industrial Gas Sdn Bhd (BIGG) signed an agreement with Pure Gas Engineering Sdn Bhd (PGE) to purchase the ASU located at Samalaju Industrial Park in Bintulu, Sarawak. PGE, a specialist in gas engineering solutions for electronics and diversified industries, will handle design, supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, and training for the 60-tonnes/day capacity unit. This new facility complements BIGG's existing ASU in Kuching, significantly boosting production capacity and operational efficiency while enabling strategic integration with industries near Bintulu and Samalaju. Funding will come from internal resources and bank borrowings, with the project expected to positively impact future profitability.
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