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S'pore manufacturing gets boost from 3M's S$135m Tuas expansion

To be completed by end-2018, expanded plant will further firm's capabilities in making adhesive and bonding products

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Published Mon, Jul 25, 2016 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    HIGH value-added manufacturing will continue to be a beacon of Singapore's economy, as global science company 3M announced S$135 million expansion plans for its Tuas facility on Monday in line with its 50th anniversary celebrations.

    The expanded Tuas plant, set to occupy 100,000 square metres, will be completed by the end of 2018.

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