On Friday, June 12, 2026, MinebeaMitsumi Group (Thailand) held an official completion ceremony and commenced operations of its new Rod End manufacturing facility, known as "Building 11" (Phase 11), located at the Lopburi Plant of NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd. The event was held under the inspiring concept "Welcome Onboard to the Future," reflecting the Group's vision to drive the organization through innovation, cutting-edge production technology, and sustainable business operations.

The ceremony was honored by the presence of Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), who presided over the opening ceremony. Also in attendance was Mr. Wiraphong Ritrod, Governor of Lopburi Province, together with senior executives from MinebeaMitsumi Group, partners and distinguished guests from both the public and private sectors.

The event commenced with welcome remarks by Mr. Katsuhiko Yoshida, Director, President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of MinebeaMitsumi Inc., who highlighted the significance of the new facility and reaffirmed the Group’s commitment to advancing manufacturing capabilities.

Mr. Weerapong Ritrod, Governor of Lopburi Province, also delivered congratulatory remarks and praised the company’s long-standing contributions to the economic and industrial development of Lopburi Province.

On this occasion, Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Board of Investment (BOI), honored the event by officially declaring the new building open and expressed his appreciation for the Group’s continuous investment. He highlighted that this represents a significant milestone in elevating Thai industry toward high-value-added activities, creating high-quality employment opportunities, and transferring advanced technology to the Thai workforce.

Investment Details and Objectives of the New Building

The new factory building has a total floor area of 16,500 square meters, representing a combined investment of more than THB 2.6 billion in construction and machinery.

The facility is equipped with high-precision machinery and production process automation systems, ensuring that manufacturing operations meet the stringent standards required by leading global aerospace manufacturers.

The new building has two primary objectives:

1. To increase production capacity for standard products (rod end & spherical bearings), for which demand is expected to grow further in the future.
2. To establish integrated production lines for fasteners (fastening components), swaged tubes (formed tubes), and machinable liners (new type of liners).

The launch of the new Rod End Building (Phase 11) marks another significant milestone in strengthening MinebeaMitsumi’s competitiveness, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, and supporting the company’s sustainable long-term growth.