Corporate Overview

Corporate Overview

The Manufacture's Manufacturer

Since its inception in 1990 by founders Dato’ Seri Ng Chai Eng and Dato’ Lau Chee Kheong, UWC Berhad has markedly transitioned from a nascent trading entity into a distinguished conglomerate within the precision engineering sector. The company excels in providing a comprehensive array of top-tier services, including CNC Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, and Advanced Assembly, tailored to the sophisticated demands of industries such as semiconductors and telecommunications that require utmost precision and reliability.

UWC Berhad’s unwavering commitment to quality and innovation forms the cornerstone of its operational philosophy. This commitment ensures the delivery of efficient, dependable solutions, enhancing the company’s reputation and securing a competitive advantage in the international marketplace. As UWC Berhad continues to expand its technological capabilities and adapt to market innovations, it underscores its dedication to optimizing stakeholder value, thereby strategically positioning itself for sustained growth and leadership within the industry.

our vision, mission & values

UWC Berhad’s steadfast dedication to excellence and innovation constitutes the fundamental ethos of its business operations. This pledge to maintain the highest quality has yielded effective and reliable solutions, cementing the company’s esteemed stature and conferring a competitive edge in the global arena.

Our Milestones

Since 1990, UWC Berhad has transformed from a trading startup to a global precision engineering powerhouse, delivering specialized machining and assembly services to high-tech industries.

Incorporated UWC Holdings and commenced operations as a trading company

Ventured into the mould making business and started providing metal stamping services

  • Set up our first manufacturing plant in Bukit Minyak, Penang.
  • Ventured into the provision of sub-assembly services to our customer.

Set up our second manufacturing plant in Bukit Minyak, Penang

Completed our first order for the provision of full assembly services for a MNC in the semiconductor industry

Set up the UWC Scholarship Fund

Recognized by Forbes Asia's Best Under A Billion List 2020

Venture into Autonomous Vehicle Industry Awarded the Manufacturing Sector Award, Category 3, by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

Venture into Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry

  • Incorporated a subsidiary in Singapore to extend Group’s business foot prints.
  • Completed construction of Class 100 cleanroom for front-end semiconductor business.
  • Set up new fabrication site in Taiping, Perak to expand our production capacity.
  • Acquired the entire equity interest in UWC Technology to pivot into front-end semiconductor manufacturing business and other higher value activities.
  • Met the globally recognised standards and qualified for inclusion into the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia (F4GBM) Index, and FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah (F4GBMS) Index; demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
  • Acquired MCE Technologies Sdn. Bhd. and MCT (Thailand) Co. Ltd. to ramp up the Group’s production capacity and offer geographical diversification to UWC’s manufacturing sites.

UWC clinched the Malaysia Manufacturing Innovation of the Year - Machinery award at the 2024 Manufacturing Asia Awards, highlighting its client-focused innovation.