As we enter 2025, SMC Corporation Singapore remains committed to innovation, resilience, and strategic growth in an evolving global landscape. The past year has brought significant shifts in manufacturing, driven by trade dynamics, technological advancements, and the rising demand for automation and semiconductor solutions. Despite challenges, we see immense opportunities ahead.

Adapting to Trade Challenges
Ongoing trade tensions and tariffs, particularly from the United States, continue to reshape global supply chains. At SMC, we are proactively strengthening our supply chain networks through the SMC Business Continuity Plan (BCP), optimizing production efficiencies, and collaborating closely with our partners to minimize disruptions. Our focus remains on delivering high-quality automation products with solutions while maintaining cost competitiveness and supply chain resilience.

Economic Trends and Growth in Southeast Asia
The global economy faces inflationary pressures, shifting industrial priorities, and fluctuating demand. In Southeast Asia, economic growth is steady, supported by increased foreign investments, infrastructure projects, and the expansion of advanced manufacturing. Singapore remains a strategic hub for innovation and high-value industries, reinforcing its crucial role in the global supply chain.

The Rise of AI and Semiconductor Expansion
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industrial automation, driving efficiency and predictive maintenance. The semiconductor sector—a key pillar of global technological advancement—is expanding rapidly, fuelled by the growing demand for AI-driven applications, electric vehicles, and smart devices. Singapore’s strategic investments in semiconductor R&D position it as a leader in this space. At SMC, we are aligning our expertise with these advancements, developing cutting-edge industrial automation solutions for semiconductor and AI-driven industries.

Emerging Sectors in Singapore’s Manufacturing Landscape
Singapore’s manufacturing industry is evolving, with biomedical sciences, clean energy, and precision engineering emerging as key growth sectors. Companies continue to invest in Singapore, leveraging its skilled workforce, advanced infrastructure, and pro-business environment. SMC remains a trusted partner, providing automation and fluid control technologies to support seamless production and operational efficiency across industries.

Aligning corporate values with sustainability goals and maintaining a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) remain pivotal differentiators for SMC. A commitment to one-stop-shop customer service & support, supplier collaboration, and resilient supply chain management remains at the forefront of SMC's priorities.

Driving Innovation and Sustainability
Innovation, sustainability, and workforce development will remain at the heart of SMC’s strategy. Our focus on industrial automation and energy-efficient solutions will help customers meet both production and environmental goals. By embracing technological progress and digitalization transformation, we are confident in our ability to drive growth and strengthen our position as the world’s No. 1 automatic control equipment manufacturer towards a global sales target of 1 trillion yen.
We sincerely thank our employees, customers, and partners for their unwavering support. Together, we will overcome challenges and seize new opportunities to build a dynamic and resilient future for SMC.

David Wong
Managing Director
SMC Corporation (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Updated in April 2025