Showa Denko announced opening of new aluminum casting plant of SHOTIC Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (STM) in Johor, Malaysia. STM will start mass production in November, and will meet lively demand for fine aluminum products through quick response to car manufacturers' and parts suppliers' needs. STM located at PLO 168, Jalan Persiaran Tanjung Langsat Kompleks Perindustrian Tanjung Langsat 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia. STM's capital is MYR 48 million and its products includes Continuously cast aluminum rods, and billets.

The company announced Yasuki Kitatani as director of SHOTIC Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.