TRNAVA, SLOVAKIA — Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to invest $155 million in a new LCD assembly plant here, with total investment possibly reaching $600 million, according to published reports.

The new plant is expected to employ 5,700 workers by 2010, and construction could begin during the next few months, EE Times said today.

Samsung currently makes computer monitors and TV tubes in Slovakia.

The facility will commence operations next year, Samsung said.