Dell to move assembly of all notebooks to Malaysia

Iria · Jan 28, 2006, 01:34 AM

Dell plans to assemble all of its notebooks in Malaysia in the future, according to Tan Say Peng, director of Dell’s South Asia service business units, speaking at the opening of the company's fifth global Enterprise Command Center (ECC) in Penang, Malaysia.

Currently, 95% of Dell’s notebooks are assembled in Penang, Malaysia, with the remainder in Ireland, he said.

Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon, chief of Penang, indicated that Dell’s export value from Penang accounted for 30% of the overall electronics-related export value from Malaysia in 2005. Also, the company contributed 10% (around US$28 billion) of Malaysia’s total exports, he said.
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nForcer · Jan 28, 2006, 02:29 AM

My newest 630m was built in malaysia. Amazingly enough, it was at my door 2 days after a 2 day build. I was rather impressed.

As far as I'm concerned, it can be built wherever, just as long as it arrives when its scheduled.

Jan 28, 2006, 01:34 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Dell to move assembly of all notebooks to Malaysia Dell plans to assemble all of its notebooks in Malaysia in the future, according to Tan Say Peng, director of Dell’s South Asia service business units, speaking at the opening of the company's fifth global Enterprise Command Center (ECC) in Penang, Malaysia. Currently, 95% of Dell’s notebooks are assembled in Penang, Malaysia, with the remainder in Ireland, he said. Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon, chief of Penang, indicated that Dell’s export value from Penang accounted for 30% of the overall electronics-related export value from Malaysia in 2005. Also, the company contributed 10% (around US$28 billion) of Malaysia’s total exports, he said. ____________ Read More / Source: DigiTimes

Jan 28, 2006, 02:29 AM	#2
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	My newest 630m was built in malaysia. Amazingly enough, it was at my door 2 days after a 2 day build. I was rather impressed. As far as I'm concerned, it can be built wherever, just as long as it arrives when its scheduled.