Developer shows factory areas need not be dull

Think industrial park, and images of large factories, poorly maintained roads and traffic congestion come to mind. This situation is often due to poor planning and lack of maintenance.

One developer, however, believes that industrial parks can be brighter. In fact, award-winning AME Development (AME) has a track record of building boutique industrial parks since the early 90s.

The developer has gained vast experience in putting up high-quality industrial buildings to meet the needs and requirements of their multinational corporation clientele.

AME’s recent innovative industrial parks are named i-Park, which have grown increasingly popular in the Iskandar region in Johor. Since 2011, AME has developed its own managed industrial park – namely i-Park@SiLC and i-Park@ Indahpura – with comprehensive infrastructure, gated and guarded security, and integrated amenities.

The innovative company continues to up the ante, so much so it has become the first developer to create an industrial resort in the country.

Lush greenery within the detached factory compound.

Accolades for stylish i-Park

After tasting success with the first two i-Parks, AME introduced the industrial resort named i-Park@Senai Airport City. This first-of-its-kind development helped AME clinch an accolade in the StarProperty.my Awards 2017: Jewels of Johor under the “The Best Industrial Park Developments” category, and further solidified the company’s reputation in that property sector.

Spanning 189 acres of freehold land, i-Park@Senai Airport City is conceptualized to merge industrial activities, business operations and healthy lifestyle, including indoor and outdoor sports facilities, into a fully integrated, gated and guarded industrial hub.

Unlike other industrial parks, this will be the first to feature clubhouse facilities including a gymnasium, swimming pool, studio, multipurpose hall and outdoor sports facilities such as futsal courts, tennis court and beach volleyball court. The idea is to promote a resort lifestyle in the heart of an urban sprawl.

The i-Park features a recreational park with sports facilities and an amphitheatre for workers to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

AME’s quest to encourage healthy living and leaving a low carbon footprint explains why bicycle lanes and pedestrian walkways are incorporated into the layout of i-Park@Senai Airport City.

As a fully integrated and managed industrial park, tenants and owners can enjoy features that include high-speed fibre optic broadband, gated and guarded 24-hour security system, CCTV surveillance, natural gas and workers’ dormitory.

This industrial park offers a standard semi-detached factory, one-acre detached factory and two-acre detached factory. Besides the standard size and design, i-Park also provides larger units and tailored factories for clients requiring unique layouts and customised specifications.

AME takes pride in their ability to be flexible in building design, which in turn allows them to offer service solutions.

Their fast delivery has helped the company earn the trust of investors. Most of the company’s services – initial planning, construction, mechanical and electrical systems, and eventually maintenance – are done in-house, which reduces the time and material wastage.

In addition, the developer has adhered to the Green Building Index (GBI) that addresses environment and sustainability issues.

A multi-functional green deck area can be used for networking events or simply a lavish area for employees to have their tea-break.

Easy-access location

The i-Park@Senai Airport City is located within Iskandar Malaysia and surrounded by mature townships like Skudai, Impian Emas, Senai and Kulai.

The development is easily accessible through the North-South Highway, Senai Desaru Expressway and the Second Link Expressway.

At the same time, the i-Park is close to the Senai International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport as well as the three major entreports in Johor, namely Tanjung Pelepas Port, Johor Port and Tanjung Langsat Port, and Singapore’s Jurong Port.

Attracting global players

From the get-go, AME wanted to build an innovative and sustainable industrial park that is digitised and aligned with new digital industrial technology.

To achieve this, the company has created a conducive area that instils communal living and allows social interaction.

AME’s ambitious endeavour has been rewarded significantly, both in the form of accolades and return on investment from top-tier international companies of various industries including pharmaceutical, electronics and electrical, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, oil and gas, food and beverage, and processing and packaging.