Panasonic to close the manufacturing of refrigeration compressors in Singapore

Panasonic to close the manufacturing of refrigeration compressors in Singapore by the end of September 2022. Panasonic to consolidate the compressor manufacturing operations to existing facilities in Malacca (Malaysia) and Wuxi (China), including the casting operation over to current factory in Malacca (Malaysia).

Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Devices Singapore has established its reputation as one of the major refrigeration compressor manufacturers globally for over the past 49 years of operation in Singapore, manufacturing energy-efficient inverter compressors for fridges, water coolers, and vending machines. R&D will remain its operation in Singapore, and continue to serve as the global headquarters of the refrigeration compressor business.

Singapore remains a regional and important hub for Panasonic. The Panasonic group in Singapore will continue to have more than 1,400 employees across various business domains, including high-value manufacturing, R&D and Asia Pacific Headquarters.