Kuala Lumpur: Life Water Bhd is building a new drinking water manufacturing line at its Sandakan Sibuga Plant 1, as part of its expansion plan outlined in its initial public offering prospectus.
The Sabah-based beverage manufacturer, which debuted on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on Nov 13, 2024, said the new line is slated to begin operations in the second half of 2025.
Once completed, the additional line will increase the company’s annual production capacity by 178 million litres.
Life Water’s current annual drinking water production capacity stands at 448 million litres with the recent commencement of its Keningau Plant.
Upon completion of the new line, the group’s total capacity will increase to 626 million litres per annum.
The company said the capital expenditure for this project is approximately RM19 million.
Life Water managing director Liaw Hen Kong said the upcoming line is also designed with sustainability and efficiency at its core.
“In line with Industry 4.0 practices, the new manufacturing line will be equipped with automated systems to enhance operational efficiency.
“With smart control systems and energy-efficient technology in place, the company anticipates substantial utility savings — estimated at 29,700 tonnes of water and 215,424 kWh of energy per year,” said Liaw.
He added the new line will also support the company’s bottle light-weighting efforts, helping to reduce plastic usage and lower overall carbon emissions throughout the production and distribution process.
“These improvements are part of our broader strategy to scale up responsibly and contribute to a low carbon, resource-efficient future,” said Liaw.
