Azbil Establishes Sales Base in Johor-Singapore SEZ in Malaysia
TOKYO, February 19, 2026: Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code:6845) announces that it established Azbil JS Sdn. Bhd. in Johor, Malaysia, in September 2025, starting operations in January 2026. The establishment of this base is part of its market expansion in Southeast Asia, and aims to respond quickly to local needs as the region continues to grow as a special economic zone, while also further expanding its global business.
The azbil Group is currently actively working to strengthen our global business, to achieve our long-term goals by fiscal 2030. This newly established company, based in Johor, Malaysia, aims to expand the adoption of automation systems in the building market. In particular, we aim to accelerate the introduction of our systems to data centers in the area, which are currently experiencing a construction boom, and to new buildings in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). In doing so, we aim to increase order intake for system maintenance. Through these efforts, we aim to strengthen our competitiveness locally and enhance our global business.
Guided by the philosophy of “human-centered automation,” the azbil Group plan to ensure our own medium- to long-term development and continuously improve our corporate value by undertaking business that makes contributions “in series” to a sustainable society.
Overview of the new company
| (1) Company name | Azbil JS Sdn. Bhd. |
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| (2) Location | Johor, Malaysia |
| (3) Name and title of representative | Shingo Kakizaki, Managing Director |
| (4) Business description | Supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of building, industrial and factory automation systems and equipment |
| (5) Capital | 6.6 million Malaysian ringgits (approximately 237 million yen)* |
| (6) Date of establishment | September 3, 2025 |
| (7) Major shareholder and ownership percentage | Azbil Singapore Pte. Ltd. (100%) |
About Azbil Corporation
Azbil Corporation, formerly known as Yamatake Corporation, is a leading company in building and industrial automation, using its measurement and control technologies to provide customers with high value-added solutions to make their operations more efficient and sustainable. Founded in 1906, The azbil Group consists of 30 companies and operates in 16 countries, providing cutting-edge solutions and services to meet the diverse needs of its global customers. As of March 31, 2025, azbil employed about 9,000 people worldwide and generated JPY 300.4 billion in revenue. To learn more about Azbil Corporation and its solutions, please visit Azbil’s website at https://www.azbil.com.
* Posted information is accurate as of the date of announcement.