- Over 250,000-square-meter facility in Hung Yen supports manufacturing and engineering capabilities for high-speed data center customers
- Second site investment in Vietnam extends operations, adding more than 10,000 new jobs in high-tech manufacturing
- Spacious, modern amenities and energy-efficient building design promotes employee well-being and operational efficiency
HUNG YEN, Vietnam, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announced today an opening ceremony marking the completion of the initial building phase of its expanded manufacturing plant in Hung Yen, Vietnam. Located in Thang Long Industrial Park II, the new 250,000-square-meter facility offers high-tech manufacturing, engineering and quality assurance capabilities to support high-speed data center customers. As Molex’s second site in Vietnam, the Hung Yen plant currently employs nearly 5,000 people and is expected to grow to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026.
“For nearly 20 years, Vietnam has been an outstanding location for our operations and investment, enabling Molex to better serve our global customers,” said Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex. “We value the exceptional pool of local talent and look forward to scaling our workforce for long-term growth.”
The expanded Hung Yen site joins Molex’s 28,000-square-meter Hanoi plant, which has been in operation since 2007 and employs 1,000 people. Both sites integrate engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and support functions while fostering local career and skills development in modern, employee-focused workplaces. Designed to optimize operational efficiency and reinforce Molex’s commitment to environmental stewardship, both facilities feature advanced energy-saving systems, including on-site solar power, professional power management (PMS) systems, LED lighting, electronic controls and inverter-based air conditioning, all intelligently controlled through the building management system (BMS).
About Molex
Molex is a global electronics leader committed to making the world a better, more-connected place. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex enables transformative technology innovation in the consumer device, aerospace and defense, data center, cloud, telecommunications, transportation, industrial automation and healthcare industries. Through trusted customer and industry relationships, unrivaled engineering expertise, and product quality and reliability, Molex realizes the infinite potential of Creating Connections for Life. For more information, visit www.molex.com.
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