Yute South East Asia Machinery Accelerates Investment in Thailand & Breaks Ground for New Manufacturing Facility at WHA IER Right After Signing

Bangkok, July 16, 2025 – WHA Industrial Development PLC (WHAID), Thailand’s number one developer and operator of industrial estates, has announced a strategic partnership with Yute South East Asia Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a prominent Chinese manufacturer and distributor of automotive components including wheel hubs and precision rings. The two companies recently have signed a land purchase agreement for a land acquisition at the WHA Industrial Estate Rayong (WHA IER), and then Yute held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new production facility on July 21^st.

This investment marks a significant step in strengthening the automotive supply chain in Thailand. The new facility is expected to generate hundreds of local job opportunities in production, engineering, and support services—helping to upskill the local workforce and contribute to the region’s economic development in a tangible and sustainable way.

WHAID is honored to partner with Yute, a company with strong capabilities and readiness to invest in Thailand. As the developer of Thailand’s first Smart Eco Industrial Estate, WHAID integrates advanced technologies and innovations to promote operational efficiency and sustainability—ranging from clean energy and water management to digital infrastructure—ensuring an optimal environment for next-generation industrial investments.

Photo Caption: Ms. Ladda Rojanavilaivudh (3rd from left), Chief Commercial Officer of WHA Industrial Development PLC (WHAID), and Mr. Zheng Xichang (center), Chairman of Yute Southeast Asia Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., during the land purchase agreement signing ceremony held at WHA Tower