Ionics EMS Inc., a leading Philippines-based electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, plans to construct two new general-purpose buildings at the Light Industries and Science Park IV in Malvar, Batangas.
The facilities, set to break ground in June 2025, will be built on a four-hectare parcel of land and are expected to be completed within a year.
“These structures are for general-purpose use—they can function as warehouses or be converted into factories,” said Ionics EMS vice president for business development Earl Lawrence Qua.
“They could be used internally, but there’s also the possibility of leasing them to another party in the future,” he said.
Ionics specializes in manufacturing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) used in graphics processing units (GPUs), printers and other electronic devices.
The company has benefitted from the global shortage of electronic components, particularly in the semiconductor sector, which has driven demand for its products.
Around 99.5 percent of Ionics’ production is exported, reaching markets in Japan, India, the United States and other countries.
The company is recognized for its diverse client base, serving industries such as automotive, telecommunications, medical, industrial and consumer electronics.
“Our growth has averaged around 26 percent per year over the past three years, but for 2025, we are projecting a more modest 10 percent increase, given current market conditions. While we aim to maintain strong revenue performance, we also have to be realistic,” Qua said.
Ionics, founded in 1974, is one of the Philippines’ top EMS providers, offering design, engineering and manufacturing solutions to global clients.
The company operates within Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-registered facilities, specifically the Light Industries and Science Park 4.
