CHANGSHU, CHINA -- Enics's new plant here outside Suzhou has begun production and will host its official inauguration on Sept. 25.

The 10,000 sq. m site was announced in January and has come online per the original schedule, with production beginning in May. At full capacity, the contract electronics manufacturer will employ several hundred workers.

In conjunction with the inauguration, Enics will hold its second  Asian Partner Day, featuring keynote speaker Fan Jianping, chief economist of the State Information Centre. Enics expects around 200 customers, suppliers and other EMS professionals at its Partner Day.