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

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.

3M's total investment in Singapore since its inception in 1966 is in excess of S$1 billion - spread across its facilities in Tuas, Woodlands and Yishun.

The new building will allow 3M to expand its capabilities in the manufacture of adhesive and bonding products to support the needs of the high-tech industrial, electronics and healthcare ind…