What PHN Industry does

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd, founded in October 1990 and headquartered in Shah Alam, Malaysia, is Malaysia's leading Tier-1 automotive components manufacturer and a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates. The company specializes in metal-based components, modules, and tooling manufacturing for major automotive marques including PROTON, Honda Malaysia, PERODUA, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and Suzuki, and operates six manufacturing plants across Malaysia (Shah Alam HQ, Bukit Beruntung, Rasa, Tanjung Malim, Pegoh, and Pekan) with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. Its core manufacturing processes include metal stamping (with mechanical presses from 30 to 1,300 tonnes), roll forming (including Southeast Asia's first automotive high tensile roll forming line), robotic and manual welding assembly, modular Body-In-White assembly, dies design and manufacturing (300+ press tool dies per Full Model Change), and electrophoretic deposition coating based on Mitsubishi Standard PF05. The Pegoh, Melaka plant operates at 85% automation with nil rejection rate and nil line stoppage for Honda Malaysia.

The company's business model is a B2B direct supply model to automotive OEMs, generating revenue through long-term program-specific contracts for stamped parts, BIW modules, chassis parts, and dies. Pricing is negotiated directly with OEMs on a per-program basis and is not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams include automotive components manufacturing and assembly, dies design and manufacturing (including export to China, Japan, and USA), non-automotive metal components (for HP, Flex, Camfil, Hitachi, Steelcase, Global Invacom satellite dishes), and Electrical & Electronics products via the DHMSB subsidiary (head units, meter clusters, climate controllers, batteries). Technical collaborations with Japanese partners G-Tekt Japan, Topre Thailand, Thai Marujun, Namicoh, Rikenkaki, Atsumitec, and Yorozu support ongoing manufacturing excellence and knowledge transfer. The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and AS9100 aerospace certifications, and has been recognized through dozens of OEM supplier awards, the FMM Manufacturer of the Year Award (2011), and the AKI Manufacturing Sector Award (2015, for FY2013/2014 revenue of RM317.4 million and RM20.9 million pre-tax profit).

Name

PHN Industry

Legal name

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd

Website

https://phn.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd is Malaysia's leading Tier-1 automotive components manufacturer and a wholly-owned DRB-HICOM subsidiary producing metal-stamped body components, BIW modules, chassis parts, and dies for OEMs including PROTON, Honda, PERODUA, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Suzuki across six Malaysian plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Instrument Clusters, Displays & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAG)

Keywords

• Automotive components manufacturing
• Metal stamping services
• Dies design manufacturing
• Body-in-white assembly
• Roll forming production

Headquarters

HQ city

Selangor

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Automotive Components Manufacturing & Assembly: PHN generates revenue by manufacturing and supplying medium-to-large automotive full body components, chassis parts, modules, and assemblies to major automotive OEMs including PROTON, Honda, PERODUA, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Volkswagen. Revenue is derived from long-term supply contracts with OEM customers, with pricing negotiated per component program.
2. Dies Design and Manufacturing: End-to-end die manufacturing solutions from design to assembly, serving local OEEs and export markets (China, Japan, USA). Revenue generated through dies development contracts and production dies orders for automotive OEMs.
3. Electrical & Electronics Products (via DHMSB subsidiary): Revenue from E&E operations through subsidiary DRB-HICOM Mechatronics Sdn Bhd (DHMSB), producing head units, meter clusters, climate controllers, batteries, and related E&E devices. Part of PHN's diversification strategy into Electrical & Electronics.
4. Non-Automotive Metal Components: Revenue from manufacturing metal components for non-automotive customers including HP, Flex, Camfil, Bafco, Hitachi, Steelcase, and Global Invacom, covering satellite dishes and other specialized metal products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd manufactures medium-to-large automotive full body components, chassis parts, modules and assemblies as a Tier-1 direct supplier to automotive OEMs in Malaysia. It also offers end-to-end dies design and manufacturing, roll forming, welding, ED coating and metal stamping, plus non-automotive metal components and, through its DHMSB subsidiary, electrical & electronics products and battery manufacturing.

Product overview

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd is a leading Tier-1 manufacturer of automotive components in Malaysia offering a comprehensive portfolio of metal-based manufacturing solutions. The company operates a platform of core manufacturing capabilities including Metal Stamping Services, Roll Forming, Welding and Assembly Services, Dies Manufacturing, ED Coating, and Research and Development Services. These manufacturing processes support four main product lines: Automotive Components (body components, modules, chassis), Non-Automotive Components, Electrical & Electronics (E&E) Products, and Dies Manufacturing. The company also operates through its subsidiary DRB-HICOM Mechatronics Sdn Bhd (DHMSB) for E&E and Battery Manufacturing. PHN specializes in medium-to-large automotive full body components and offers end-to-end solutions from design to assembly, with roll forming capabilities recognized as the first automotive high tensile roll forming production line in Southeast Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Components Metal-based medium-to-large automotive full body components, modules, and chassis parts manufactured for major automotive OEMs including PROTON, Honda, PERODUA, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Volkswagen.
• Non-Automotive Components Metal parts and components for non-automotive applications serving brands such as HP, Flex, Camfil, Bafco, Hitachi, Steelcase, and Global Invacom, including satellite dish manufacturing.
• Electrical & Electronics (E&E) Products Electrical and electronic devices assembly including head units, meter clusters, climate controllers, and batteries, manufactured through subsidiary DRB-HICOM Mechatronics Sdn Bhd.
• Dies Manufacturing End-to-end die manufacturing solutions including design, tooling, and assembly for automotive and non-automotive use, serving local and export markets in China, Japan, and USA.
• Metal Stamping Services Small, medium, and large metal stamping services using tandem and progressive stamping with mechanical press machines ranging from 30 to 1,300 tonnes.
• Roll Forming Roll forming production line for high tensile steel, aluminum, and advanced high tensile materials — first automotive high tensile roll forming production line in Southeast Asia.
• Welding and Assembly Services Body-In-White (BIW) module assembly via dedicated or multi-model automated and manual welding production lines including spot welding, CO2 welding, clinching, and riveting.
• ED Coating (Electrophoretic Deposition) Electrophoretic deposition coating line based on Mitsubishi Standard PF05, with 14 tanks for paint testing; caters to non-A surface and automotive undercarriage components.
• Battery Manufacturing Battery manufacturing operations at subsidiary DRB-HICOM Mechatronics Sdn Bhd (DHMSB) as part of diversification into electrical and electronic products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% automation at Pegoh plant for Honda Malaysia resulting in nil rejection rate and nil line stoppage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• DRB-HICOM Mechatronics Sdn Bhd (DHMSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHMSB is the first and only subsidiary of PHN Industry Sdn Bhd, established in 2015 to fulfil group aspirations to expand PHN's reach into Electrical and Electronic product units including head units, meter clusters, climate controllers, and batteries. PHN holds 100% ownership of DHMSB as its subsidiary.
• G-Tekt JapancoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical collaboration with G-Tekt Japan (previously Kikuchi Japan) for dies manufacturing, tooling development, and technology transfer. Technical assistance relationship established in 2002. G-Tekt is a Japanese precision tooling and dies manufacturer supporting PHN's manufacturing excellence.
• Topre ThailandmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnical collaboration with Topre Thailand for automotive components manufacturing technology, supporting PHN's production capabilities and quality standards.
• Thai Marujun ThailandmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnical collaboration with Thai Marujun Thailand for automotive components and tooling manufacturing technology.
• Namicoh JapanmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnical collaboration with Namicoh Japan for automotive components manufacturing technology.
• Rikenkaki JapanmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnical collaboration with Rikenkaki Japan for automotive components and manufacturing technology.
• Atsumitec JapanmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnical collaboration with Atsumitec Japan for automotive components manufacturing technology.
• Yorozu JapanmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnical collaboration with Yorozu Japan for automotive components manufacturing technology.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Benteler International AG: Austrian-headquartered global automotive supplier of chassis, body, and engine components. Comparable product offering (body and chassis stampings, modules) for global OEMs, though with much broader geographic footprint and portfolio.
• Magna International: Global Tier-1 automotive supplier with extensive body, chassis, and seating operations. Overlaps with PHN in automotive metal forming and body-in-white modules for global OEMs, but operates at vastly larger scale with much broader portfolio.
• Martinrea International: Canadian Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in metal stamping, chassis, and body structures. Closely comparable in product portfolio (BIW modules, chassis stampings) and customer type (global OEMs), though operating at significantly larger scale in North America/Europe.
• Gestamp: Global Tier-1 supplier of automotive metal components (body-in-white, chassis, stamping) headquartered in Spain. Comparable to PHN across product offering and customer base, but at much larger scale and global geographic footprint.
• Autokiniton (formerly Tower International): US-based Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in body structures, stampings, and chassis components. Directly comparable product portfolio (body-in-white stampings, structural assemblies) for global OEM customers, but with North American-centric footprint.

Direct peers

• G-Tekt Corporation: Japanese precision dies and tooling manufacturer with automotive stamping operations. Direct comparable as PHN's longstanding technical partner, serving Japanese OEMs with stamping/dies capability similar to PHN's core competency.
• EP Manufacturing Berhad: Malaysian Tier-1 automotive components and seat assembly manufacturer serving PROTON, Perodua, Honda, and other regional OEMs. Closely comparable in customer base, geography, and Tier-1 stamping/assembly scope within the Malaysian automotive value chain.
• Yorozu Corporation: Japanese automotive parts manufacturer specializing in suspension, frame, and body components. Direct comparable as PHN's listed technical collaboration partner, serving Japanese OEMs (Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi) with stamping and chassis product lines.
• APM Automotive Holdings Berhad: Malaysian-listed Tier-1 automotive components manufacturer producing body parts, interior trim, and electrical components. Highly comparable as a domestic Malaysian auto parts supplier serving the same OEM customer base (PROTON, Perodua, Honda, Toyota).
• Hicom Teck See Manufacturing Malaysia: Malaysian Tier-1 automotive metal stamping and body components manufacturer. A direct comparable as a fellow DRB-HICOM subsidiary historically led by PHN's current CEO Shuhaida Nun, operating in identical automotive stamping/assembly domains serving Malaysian OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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