Southco Expands Southeast Asia Footprint With Opening of New Chon Buri Facility

By Entrepreneur Staff | Jan 28, 2026
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Southco, a global leader in engineered access solutions, today announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Chon Buri, Thailand, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across Southeast Asia.

The new facility strengthens Southco’s regional presence and enhances its ability to serve customers more efficiently by reducing lead times, improving supply chain resilience, and positioning world-class manufacturing capabilities closer to fast-growing regional markets.

Spanning more than 2,255 square meters, the Chon Buri facility will focus on the production of Captive Screws, Electronic Access Solutions, Ejectors, and clean room manufacturing for Quick Disconnect Adapters. The investment underscores Southco’s commitment to maintaining global quality standards while delivering high-performance products and responsive service to customers in the region.

The grand opening was commemorated with a celebratory event featuring traditional Thai cultural performances and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, attended by Southco colleagues and business partners. The event reflected the company’s shared vision for growth, innovation, and long-term partnership in Southeast Asia.

The opening of the Chon Buri facility follows a strong year for Southco, marked by record growth and the launch of new capabilities and facilities worldwide. The Thailand operation is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting customers across Southeast Asia with advanced solutions and enhanced operational agility.

For more information about Southco, please visit www.southco.com.

About Southco
Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. For more than 75 years, Southco has helped the world’s most recognized brands create value through innovative solutions that enhance product performance, aesthetics, and ergonomics. Serving industries including transportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, and data centers, Southco delivers the industry’s broadest portfolio of premium access solutions, supported by unrivalled engineering expertise and a dedicated global team.

Southco, a global leader in engineered access solutions, today announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Chon Buri, Thailand, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across Southeast Asia.

The new facility strengthens Southco’s regional presence and enhances its ability to serve customers more efficiently by reducing lead times, improving supply chain resilience, and positioning world-class manufacturing capabilities closer to fast-growing regional markets.

Spanning more than 2,255 square meters, the Chon Buri facility will focus on the production of Captive Screws, Electronic Access Solutions, Ejectors, and clean room manufacturing for Quick Disconnect Adapters. The investment underscores Southco’s commitment to maintaining global quality standards while delivering high-performance products and responsive service to customers in the region.

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