we are automev global

We understand the importance of safety, quality, delivery, and reliability in the automotive industry, and since commencement, our team has upheld these standards to ensure our products for you are built to last.

principal activites of automev global

Wholly-owned subsidiary of KHPT Holdings Berhad, we are principally involved in the manufacturing and sale of automotive parts and components, comprising body parts, seat structures and other parts (i.e. engine parts and absorber parts) for the Malaysian automotive market. We are engaged by our customers to manufacture customised automotive parts and components according to our customers’ requirements and precise technical specifications.

These automotive parts and components are used in the assembly of new automotive vehicles for the production market, or as spare parts for service, repair and maintenance of used vehicles in the replacement market.

Our customers comprise of Tier 1 Suppliers/Manufacturers (i.e. approved vendors of local automotive manufacturers), whereby we manufacture and sell automotive parts and components as a Tier 2 Supplier/Manufacturer.

In addition, we also manufacture and sell automotive parts and components as a Tier 1 Supplier/Manufacturer directly to local automotive manufacturers (i.e. Proton and Perodua).

VISION

To be the leading global provider of high-quality, innovative automotive parts and components that driving industry advancement and enhancing the overall driving experience for people worldwide.

MISSION

We are committed to producing top-quality, world class automotive parts and components that are built to last. Leveraging our in-house experts, cutting-edge technology, stringent quality control, and a dedication to continuous improvement, we strive to exceed industry standards and customer expectations.

leadership team

DATIN ELOISE SEE

Managing Director

IVY SEE

Administrative Director

TIU KUANG HONG

Technical Director

HIDEKI NOMURA

Chief Business Development Officer

SIA BOON HUAT

Business Development Senior Manager

ENG SHU LING

Finance Controller

OON PEY YANG

Plant Manager

JUSTIN NG

Procurement Assistant Manager

ABD AZIZ BIN AB KADIR

Operation Manager

SARAVANA KUMAR A/L MUNIANDI

Maintenance Manager

NOR ASYIKIN BINTI MD GHANI

Internal Control & Compliance Assistant Manager

ANG SHI CHYI

Finance Assistant Manager

OUR CORE VALUES

These are the values we stand for at Automev Global

Fostering Trust with Openness

Integrity is our compass, guiding every decision and relationship. We hold fast to unwavering honesty, ensuring a foundation of trust that permeates our entire organization.

Excellence as Standard

Our commitment to excellence is evident in the durability & functionality of our solutions.

TEAMWORK for Collective Success

Teamwork at Automev means bringing together diverse perspectives for a common goal. We celebrate collaboration, knowing that together, we achieve greater innovation, efficiency, and success.

Commitment to Greatness

We are relentlessly committed to our goals and passionate about driving the company, our people, and our partners towards success.

Guiding Today, Shaping Tomorrow

Leadership within Automev is about looking forward, not just steering the present. Our leaders are visionaries, not only directing the course but also shaping the future with foresight and inspiration.

Embracing Growth, INSPIRING INNOVATION

Continuous improvement at Automev is a perpetual journey towards betterment. We embrace change, encourage curiosity, and inspire innovation as we evolve and adapt in our relentless pursuit of brilliance.

Key Events & Milestones

The history of our Group’s involvement in the manufacturing and sale of automotive parts and components can be traced back to the incorporation of Kah Hong Engineering Industries Sdn Bhd (“KHEI”) in 1994 by See Ming Hoi, who was our Managing Director up until his retirement in 2018; and Mr Tiu, who is presently our techinical director. The key events and milestones of our history and development of our business are as follows:

1995
KHEI commenced business operations in the manufacturing and sales of automotive absorber parts to approved vendors of local automotive manufacturers (“Tier 1 Suppliers/Manufacturers”), namely Proton and Perodua. Under this arrangement, we serve a role of Tier 2 Supplier/Manufacturer where our absorber parts are sold to Tier 1 Suppliers/Manufacturers for further processing and assembly with other parts and components prior to be supplied to local automotive manufacturers for assembly of new automotive vehicles in production market, and/or to replacement market for use as spare parts.
1996
Kah Hong Precision Tooling Sdn Bhd (now known as AGSB) was incorporated by 2 founding shareholders, namely See Ming Hoi and Tiu Kuang Hong. AGSB was founded with the intention of venturing into the manufacturing and sale of commercial lighting metal components. AGSB remained dormant until 1998.
1998
Kah Hong Precision Tooling Sdn Bhd (now known as AGSB) was incorporated by 2 founding shareholders, namely See Ming Hoi and Tiu Kuang Hong. AGSB was founded with the intention of venturing into the manufacturing and sale of commercial lighting metal components. AGSB remained dormant until 1998.
2001
We expanded our product offerings to include the manufacturing and sale of automotive seat structural parts, under AGSB. We secured our first sale of automotive seat structural parts from Customer Group A. This was AGSB’s first engagement in the manufacturing and sale of automotive parts.
2003
We expanded our service offerings when we invested in robotic welding machines to offer sub-assembly services. With this service expansion, we began performing welding of seat structural parts manufactured in-house to form seat structures, to be supplied to our customers as automotive seat components. Prior to this, all seat structural parts manufactured in-house were supplied to our customers as individual parts. AGSB received the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system for the manufacturing of stamped metal parts
2007
We relocated our business operations to a larger premises at TPG Factory, with a built-up area of approximately 16,312.87 sq m. It was initially a rented property and was later acquired in 2018. This premises has since become our headquarters and factory.
2008
We expanded our product offerings to include the manufacturing and sale of an automotive engine part, namely drive plates. We secured our first sale from Sapura Machining Corporation Sdn Bhd, a manufacturer of automotive components and a Tier 1 Supplier/Manufacturer of Proton and Perodua, who remained our major customer in the FYEs 2021 and 2023.
2009
We further expanded our product offerings to include the manufacturing and sale of automotive body parts such as rear frames as well as reinforcement C pillars and panels. We secured our first sale of automotive body parts from Autokeen Sdn Bhd, an automotive components manufacturer and sub-assembler as well as a Tier 1 Supplier/Manufacturer of Proton and Perodua. Autokeen Sdn Bhd has remained our major customer in the Financial Years Under Review. Furthermore, throughout the years, we have continuously expanded our product offerings under the segment of automotive body parts to include other body parts such as fuel tanks, box fuel inlets and heat protectors.
2016
We were appointed to manufacture and supply automotive body parts directly to Perodua in the form of blanked pieces, where these blanked pieces were used by Perodua for further stamping to form body parts for the assembly of Bezza model. This marked our first appointment as Tier 1 Supplier/Manufacturer of Perodua. AGSB obtained the ISO/TS 16949:2009 quality management systems for automotive production and relevant service part organisations, under the scope of the manufacturing of metal stamp parts and sub-assembly of metal components.
2017
AGSB won the Golden Bull Award 2017 for Outstanding SMEs at the 11th Malaysia Outstanding SMEs Award organised by Business Media International Sdn Bhd and Sphere Exhibits Malaysia Sdn Bhd
2018
AGSB obtained the IATF 16949:2016 quality management systems for automotive production and relevant service part organisations under the scope of the manufacturing of metal stamp parts and sub-assembly of metal components. Our operations under KHEI were transferred to AGSB to streamline and consolidate all our business operations under 1 entity. Since then, KHEI has ceased operations in relation to the manufacturing of automotive parts and components.
2020
We were appointed to manufacture and supply automotive body parts to Proton directly for the assembly of Iriz model. This marked our first appointment as Tier 1 Supplier/Manufacturer of Proton.
2023
Our subsidiary, previously known as Kah Hong Precision Tooling Sdn Bhd underwent a name change and is presently known as AGSB.