What Cape Ems Berhad does

Cape EMS Berhad is a Malaysia-based electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider headquartered in Senai, Johor, operating from a manufacturing footprint of more than 600,000 sq ft and employing over 775 staff. Founded in 2013 and listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in March 2023, the company offers vertically integrated production capabilities including in-house tooling, die-casting, plastic injection molding, surface-mount technology (SMT) assembly, and HVAC-optimized cleanrooms. It holds ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, AS9100, and NADCAP certifications, qualifying it for engagements in automotive, aerospace, and life-sciences in addition to its core commercial EMS work.

The company's customer base spans wireless communications, smart utilities, LED lighting, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, EV charging, life sciences, aerospace, and household appliances. It serves global OEMs on contract manufacturing and original design manufacturing (ODM) terms, with revenue generated per unit shipped and per engineering/program NRE. The business model is contract-volume based with program-level tooling amortization, supplemented by NRE and engineering services tied to customer design cycles.

Cape EMS has actively broadened its scope through inorganic moves, including the January 2024 acquisition of US-based iConn Inc. for RM76.6M, the formation of the Cape Renewables subsidiary, and joint ventures with Vectrix Mobility (EV charging), ENGDC/Engytech (battery energy storage systems), and New Grand Tech HK under the GrandCape platform (AI data center hardware). These moves have shifted the company from a single-vertical EMS contract shop into a multi-vertical manufacturing platform with exposure to EV, energy storage, and AI infrastructure end-markets. 3Q FY2026 revenue reached RM108M (~50% YoY growth), and the company returned to profitability in Q1 FY2026 with a net profit of RM6.9M.

Name

Cape Ems Berhad

Legal name

Cape EMS Berhad

Website

https://cape-group.com.my

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cape EMS Berhad is a Malaysian EMS provider offering vertically integrated contract manufacturing — tooling, die-casting, SMT, and cleanroom assembly — across wireless, LED, POS, EV charging, aerospace, life-sciences, and household appliances, serving global OEMs through subsidiaries and JVs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Power & Energy Electronics Manufacturing Services (UPS, converters, inverters, chargers) (IMAGAGAI), Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAB), BESS EPC, Integration & Commissioning (EUAFAAAB), Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Electronic manufacturing services
• Aluminium die casting
• Box build assembly
• Flexible flat cable
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Senai

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EMS Contract Manufacturing: Turnkey contract manufacturing for electronics — from component sourcing and procurement through production, assembly, testing, packaging, and direct shipment. Services cover consumer and industrial electronics products across multiple verticals including wireless communications, smart utilities, LED lighting, POS terminals, EV chargers, life sciences equipment, and household appliances. Also includes box build assembly.
2. Aluminium & Zinc Die Casting: Precision die casting manufacturing for aluminium and zinc alloy components including enclosures and structural parts. Serves both in-house EMS needs and third-party clients. Includes CNC machining, secondary processes, and assembly services.
3. Renewable Energy Solutions: Through Cape Renewables subsidiary — EV charging infrastructure, solar PV systems, BESS, and smart city energy management solutions covering full lifecycle from design and installation to long-term operation.
4. Advanced Interconnect Solutions: FFC (Flexible Flat Cable), automotive airbag cables, clock spring assemblies, and wire harnesses through the GrandCape joint venture targeting AI data centres, EVs, BESS, and industrial automation applications.
5. iConn EMS (US/Asia Operations): Turnkey electro-mechanical manufacturing through iConn Inc. subsidiary — design, engineering, rapid prototyping, and full production for medical, safety & security, exercise & lifestyle, and alternative energy industries.
6. EV Motorcycle Manufacturing & Sales: Through Vectrix Mobility joint venture — manufacturing and sales of electric vehicle motorcycles including the ultra-compact iCargo commercial EV, with distribution in Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cape EMS Berhad is a contract electronics manufacturer providing end-to-end Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) from parts sourcing and procurement through production, assembly, testing, packaging, and direct shipment fulfillment. The company also operates in-house aluminium and zinc high-pressure die casting, and through subsidiaries and joint ventures offers advanced interconnect solutions (FFC), battery energy storage systems, EV charging infrastructure, solar PV, wireless networking solutions, and electric vehicle motorcycles. It serves enterprise OEMs across wireless communications, smart utilities, LED lighting, POS terminals, EV charging, life sciences, aerospace, and household appliance industries.

Product overview

Cape EMS Berhad operates as an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider offering a multi-product portfolio through both organic capabilities and subsidiaries/joint ventures. The core offerings include: (1) Electronic Manufacturing Services providing end-to-end contract manufacturing from design through distribution, (2) Die Casting Services via Cape Manufacturing for precision aluminum and zinc components, (3) Wireless Solutions through Ligowave subsidiary for networking applications, (4) Circuit Technologies through iConn Technologies USA subsidiary, (5) Renewable Energy Solutions via Cape Renewables including BESS, EV charging, and Solar PV systems, (6) Advanced Interconnect Products through GrandCape joint venture including Flexible Flat Cables for AI, EV, and energy applications, and (7) Electric Vehicle Mobility through Vectrix Mobility joint venture. The company serves diverse industries including wireless communication devices, smart utility data collection, LED lighting, POS terminals, EV chargers, life sciences equipment, household appliances, and aerospace components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GrandCape (M) Sdn Bhd: Joint venture with New Grand Tech (HK) Limited focused on advanced interconnect engineering including Flexible Flat Cables (FFC), automotive airbag cables, clock spring assemblies, and wire harnesses for AI data centres, EVs, BESS, and industrial automation.
• Cape Renewables
• Vectrix Mobility

Products and services

• Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) End-to-end contract manufacturing services covering parts sourcing and procurement, production, assembly, testing, packaging, and direct shipment fulfillment. Turnkey manufacturing for consumer and industrial electronics products with in-house aluminum die cast manufacturing capabilities. Serves enterprise OEMs across wireless communications, smart utilities, LED lighting, POS terminals, EV chargers, life sciences equipment, household appliances, and electronic cigarettes.
• Die Casting Services Precision aluminum and zinc die casting through Cape Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd. High-pressure die casting with capabilities including pressure-tight casting up to 9 bar aerostatic, thin-wall casting with heat dissipating fins, structural casting, and in-house tooling fabrication. Operates 21 die casting machines with holding furnaces and 20 CNC machines. Serves both in-house EMS needs and third-party clients.
• iConn Technologies - Circuit Technologies Subsidiary providing circuit technologies, custom interconnects, and mechanical sub-assembly manufacturing for medical, safety & security, exercise & lifestyle, and alternative energy industries. Operating from Irvine (USA), Dongguan (China), and Singapore. Achieves 97.5% First Article (FA) success rate company-wide.
• LigoWave Wireless Solutions Global wireless networking solutions including point-to-point (LigoPTP) and point-to-multipoint (LigoPTMP) devices, wireless HD video surveillance (LigoDLB), cloud-managed Wi-Fi (Infinity Series), and industrial-grade connectivity applications for ISPs, WISPs, surveillance, enterprise Wi-Fi, and industrial applications.
• Cape Renewables - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) End-to-end BESS solutions for efficient energy management, grid stability, and renewable energy integration tailored to meet different operational and regulatory requirements. Serves commercial, industrial, utility, and smart city applications. Cape Renewables has completed over 316 renewable energy projects.
• Cape Renewables - EV Charging Infrastructure Comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solutions to support growing adoption of electric mobility. Joint manufacturing with EVC covers EV chargers and installation, with Phase 1 installations at the Vectrix Experience Centre in Senai supporting the EV taxi project.
• Cape Renewables - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Customized Solar PV solutions designed to maximize energy yield and return on investment for commercial, industrial, utility, and smart city applications. Cape EMS also installed its own solar panel infrastructure operationally from June 2024.
• GrandCape - Flexible Flat Cables (FFC) and Advanced Interconnects High-value interconnect solutions including Flexible Flat Cables (FFCs), automotive airbag cables, clock spring assemblies, and wire harnesses. Serving AI data centres, EVs, BESS, and industrial automation applications. Five FFC manufacturing lines in operation at the GrandCape joint venture facility in Senai.
• Vectrix Electric Motorcycles (iCargo) Electric vehicle motorcycles including iCargo ultra-compact commercial EV for last-mile delivery. Vectrix Mobility holds several IPs including a regenerative braking system for EV and Lockable Tilt System for vehicles. Distribution agreements signed with Japan (Vectrix Japan with Tokio Marine & Nichido), Singapore, and Malaysia; discussions ongoing for Italy, Thailand, Korea, and Qatar.
• ENGDC Digital Infrastructure Services Strategic collaboration with Engytech Engineering Services for digital infrastructure services and support platform in Malaysia, including planned Data Centre Academy for training in power and cooling systems, energy efficiency, and network operations. Delivers end-to-end support services for data centres and mission-critical facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64.7% overall improvement in energy efficiency from HVAC optimization project, reducing ~2,800 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Smart4wrd Ecosystem / Bizsphere Sdn BhdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Smart4wrd Ecosystem, an industry initiative under Bizsphere Sdn Bhd, connects Malaysia's smart manufacturing ecosystem through collaborative efforts. Cape EMS was selected to host the Smart Factory Insight Visit in recognition of its expertise in advanced electronics manufacturing, automation, digitalisation, and energy-efficient operations.
• New Grand Tech (HK) LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Cape EMS Berhad established GrandCape (M) Sdn Bhd as a joint venture with New Grand Tech (HK) Limited, a specialised manufacturing company with more than 20 years of industry experience in FFC production, FFC connector assembly, and automotive airbag components. New Grand Tech operates manufacturing facilities in Shenzhen, Jining, and Tianjin, with sales offices in Beijing and Shanghai, and a global sales network across Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe. GrandCape is fully production-ready with five FFC manufacturing lines in Senai, serving AI data centres, EVs, BESS, and industrial automation applications. The venture is aligned with Cape EMS's CEB 2.0 strategic roadmap.
• Engytech Engineering Services Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Cape EMS formalised a strategic collaboration agreement with Engytech Engineering Services, a leading Australian engineering firm, to establish a comprehensive digital infrastructure services and support platform in Malaysia. The partnership leverages Engytech's engineering, system integration, and operational expertise together with Cape EMS's manufacturing capabilities and local execution strength to deliver end-to-end support services for data centres and mission-critical facilities. A key component is the planned development of a Data Centre Academy in Malaysia to provide practical, industry-aligned training in data centre operations, facility management, network infrastructure, and energy-efficient systems. This partnership aligns with Cape EMS's CEB 2.0 transformation towards high-value engineering and advanced technology.
• Perak TransitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Cape EMS partnered with Perak Transit to jointly modernise public transport in Perak, Malaysia, leveraging Cape EMS's technology and manufacturing capabilities.
• Sermatec (Shanghai Energy Technology Co.)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025Cape EMS partnered with Shanghai-based Sermatec to assemble battery storage systems in Johor, Malaysia, expanding Cape Renewables' BESS manufacturing capabilities.
• Local Malaysian Solar Panel SupplierminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Cape EMS signed a Memorandum of Agreement with a local Malaysian company for the supply of solar panels as part of its clean energy initiatives under the AIDC partnership.
• EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Cape EMS, through its wholly owned subsidiary Cape Renewables Sdn Bhd, signed a MoU with EV Connection Sdn Bhd (EVC) to jointly manufacture and supply electric vehicle (EV) charging and solar infrastructure. CAPE RE is responsible for production and supply of EV chargers while EVC manages installation of charging stations and photovoltaic (PV) systems. Phase 1 includes installations at the Vectrix Experience Centre in Senai to support the EV taxi project. The agreement is effective for two years with possibility of extension. This partnership supports Cape EMS's vision of being at the forefront of sustainable solutions in electronics manufacturing and renewables energy.
• Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2025Cape EMS Berhad entered a strategic partnership with Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC), a leading Taiwanese aerospace company, to expand into three sectors: Renewable Energy (next-generation microgrid for clean, reliable power), Aerospace Manufacturing (support for global aviation supply chains), and Sub-micron Precision Engineering (for life sciences and medical industries). Agreements were signed by Christina Tee and AIDC Chairman Mr Hu Kai Hung. This partnership reflects Cape EMS's mission to unlock new opportunities in sustainability-driven growth sectors.
• PT INTI (represented by iConn)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 March 2025LigoWave (represented by iConn) signed a MoU with PT INTI on 13 June 2024 to expand regional wireless solutions, specifically expanding LigoWave's presence in the Indonesian market.
• G-Energy Integrated Services Sdn BhdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Cape EMS engaged G-Energy Integrated Services Sdn Bhd to enhance the performance and efficiency of its HVAC system (chillers, AHUs, pumps, cooling towers). The project achieved 64.7% overall improvement in energy efficiency and reduced approximately 2,800 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, earning the MAESCO Silver Award.
• Vectrix Advance Technology Pte LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVectrix Mobility Pte Ltd is a joint venture between Cape EMS Berhad (60%) and Vectrix Advance Technology Pte Ltd (40%), co-founded by two visionary female entrepreneurs — Ms Christina Tee (Cape EMS) with over 30 years of manufacturing experience and Ms Rinda Komasato (Vectrix) with over 40 years in the motorcycle industry. Vectrix aims to lead the electric revolution by providing clean, efficient, and reliable urban transportation and achieving carbon neutrality. Vectrix has several IPs including a regenerative braking system for EV and Lockable Tilt System for vehicles. In 2023, Vectrix launched the ultra-compact commercial EV iCargo in Japan, and has distributor agreements with Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia, with discussions ongoing for Italy, Thailand, Korea, and Qatar.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Celestica Inc. Toronto-listed global EMS serving communications, enterprise, aerospace/defence and industrial markets. Comparable end-market mix and contract manufacturing model, but operates at significantly larger scale than Cape EMS.
• Jabil Inc. Global EMS leader with broad end-market coverage including automotive, healthcare, industrial and networking. Comparable business model and customer types but with global scale and vertical integration that far exceeds Cape EMS's footprint.
• Sanmina Corporation: US-based global EMS provider with strong presence in industrial, medical, aerospace/defence and communications end markets. Closest broad incumbent competitor to Cape EMS's iConn subsidiary for US defence/medical EMS work.
• Flex Ltd: One of the world's largest EMS/ODM players serving consumer, automotive, healthcare, industrial and aerospace OEMs globally. Comparable end-market exposure but at vastly greater scale; Flex is the broad incumbent against whom Cape EMS competes for mid-market program wins.

Direct peers

• SIIX Corporation: Japanese-headquartered EMS provider with significant Southeast Asian manufacturing operations serving consumer electronics, industrial and automotive customers. Directly comparable due to similar mid-market EMS positioning and SEA-Japan customer overlap.
• Venture Corporation Limited: Singapore-listed global EMS/ODM provider with a similar business model of providing design, manufacturing and fulfilment services to enterprise OEMs across multiple end-markets. Most directly comparable peer given geographic and operational overlap with Cape EMS's Singapore/Malaysia footprint and target verticals.
• Dynacast (Form Technologies): Global precision die casting specialist serving automotive, industrial, consumer electronics and medical markets with multi-material capabilities. Comparable to Cape Manufacturing's aluminium and zinc HPDC operations including tooling and CNC machining.
• Fabrinet: Specialist EMS provider focused on optical communications, automotive and medical complex component assembly. Comparable high-mix, high-complexity contract manufacturing positioning with similar end-market emphasis on technical/complex assemblies.
• Pentamaster Corporation Berhad: Malaysian-listed automation and smart manufacturing solutions provider serving semiconductor, medical, automotive and electronics OEMs. Directly comparable given overlapping Malaysian customer base, automation focus and CEB 2.0-style transition to higher-value engineering services.
• ATA IMS Berhad: Malaysian-listed EMS provider serving consumer electronics, industrial and medical OEMs out of Johor and other Malaysian facilities. Closest direct domestic peer to Cape EMS by country of listing, customer base and end-market exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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