June 13, 2017, Laguna, Philippines — Motorcycle production for Austrian motorcycle giant KTM AG is now in full swing at Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

IMI’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing Inc. (KAMMI) was inaugurated on June 6 in the company’s complex at Laguna Technopark. "We are rooted in nation-building and we are here for the long haul,” said Arthur Tan, group president and CEO of AC Industrials, vice chairman and CEO of IMI, during the factory opening.

“Truly, the Philippines can be a hub not only in ASEAN but also for the world, that we can provide competitively, a complete product designed, built and manufactured here in the Philippines and be competitive on a global basis,” Tan also said at the press conference held during the inauguration.

“We are further expanding our capabilities as part of our thrust of fostering synergies with Ayala companies. Combining the competencies of our manufacturing and distribution arms allows us to scale our presence in this space, taking advantage of evolving movements in technology, automation, and industrial technology,” Tan added.

IMI is the core manufacturing business of AC Industrials that houses Ayala group’s portfolio of investments in industrial technologies, as well as the conduit for the group to tap different markets and technologies globally.