Netherland’s Oryx Stainless Opens New Facility In Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 (Bernama) – The Oryx Stainless Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of recycled stainless steel raw materials headquartered in the Netherlands, has opened a new facility in Johor.

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said the facility reinforced the region’s position as a strategic hub for sustainable industrial growth.

“Oryx Stainless Group’s new Johor facility demonstrates how international expertise can transform our manufacturing landscape.

“As a respected name in stainless steel recycling, Oryx Stainless strengthens both Johor’s industrial capabilities and Malaysia’s position in the global circular economy,” he said in a statement.

Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim said Malaysia, under the MADANI government, has implemented specific policies to advance sustainable industrial development, adding that the authorities are actively supporting investments that combine innovation with measurable environmental impact, particularly those creating high-skill employment opportunities.

He said the facility also arrived at a crucial time for Malaysia’s environmental goals, supporting the national target of a 45 per cent carbon intensity reduction per gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, and helping to attract RM300 billion in green investments.

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“With each tonne of recycled material saving up to 8.5 tonnes of carbon emissions, the plant’s annual impact approaches 1 million tonnes in emissions reduction,” he said.

Meanwhile, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in the same statement, expressed pride that the state is now home to a facility that exemplifies how climate action, industrial excellence, and economic development can go hand in hand.

“With Oryx Stainless, we are welcoming not only an international leader in the green industry but a true partner in our journey toward sustainable prosperity,” he said.

Oryx Stainless Holding chief executive officer Tobias Kammer said that Malaysia is key to their strategy of bringing high-quality, low-carbon-footprint stainless steel raw materials closer to the production centres of Asia.

“Our investment in Johor is not only a business decision, it is a commitment to long-term collaboration, green growth, and shared prosperity.

“We are proud to contribute to Malaysia’s vision of becoming a global leader in sustainable industrial transformation,” he said.

Oryx Stainless Group co-founder and chairman of the supervisory board, Michael Pawlowski, stated that Oryx specialises in creating precise blends of recycled raw materials for various stainless steels, addressing the need for over 150 different alloys.

“Only in a few industries is the recycling rate as high as in stainless steel. New stainless steel, with no loss in quality, can be produced from up to 90 per cent of the materials processed on this site,” he said.

Pawlowski also said local talent development stands central to the facility’s mission as the Malaysian employees have already completed advanced training in Thailand, learning to operate specialised equipment, including Malaysia’s first special Sennebogen material handlers.

As Phase 1 begins, the facility will process 150,000 tonnes of stainless steel annually, marking a significant step forward in regional resource conservation and sustainable manufacturing.

-- BERNAMA