Southco Asia opened a factory in Foshan, Guangdong Province, China. It is Southco’s third manufacturing operation in the region.

The 140,000 sq ft facility is operated by 400 employees, and includes CNC milling and turning, wire forming, pre-treatment, powder coating and assembly capacity.

The location provides advantages in logistics and supply chain management, enabling faster turnaround times and enhanced customer service, the company stated.

“We are excited to celebrate the opening of our new facility in Foshan, a region renowned for its manufacturing excellence, and it is a hub of possibilities,” said Jay Lu, Managing Director of Southco Asia. “It will allow us to enhance our operations, meet growing demands, and deliver greater value to our customers.”

Founded in 1945, Concordville, PA-based Southco designs and manufactures engineered access solutions including latches, locks, hinges and fasteners.