NES Security Door Marketing Sdn Bhd (NES), a local manufacturer of security and safety doors, has formalised an international collaboration via a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Switzerland-based Skinrock AG (Skinrock).
This partnership marks the start of a strategic alliance aimed at focusing material innovation and international market growth.
The signing ceremony was held in conjunction with the official launch of NES’s new manufacturing facility in Klang on May 17, 2025, officiated by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry deputy secretary-general (industry) Datuk Hanafi Sakri.
The collaboration comes as Malaysia’s manufacturing sector demonstrated vigorous growth with sales reaching RM1.9 trillion in 2024, a 4.6% increase over the previous year. This includes a 3.2% year-on-year sales growth in the non-metallic mineral products, basic metal and fabricated metal products sub-sector, which covers steel and aluminium fabrication.
Skinrock is globally recognised for its pioneering development of ultra-thin, flexible natural stone veneers, used extensively in high-end architectural and interior design applications.
Under the agreement, NES and Skinrock will explore collaborative opportunities in product integration, research and development, and international distribution, including applying Skinrock’s natural stone veneers in NES’s upcoming products.
In his speech, Hanafi said, “By bringing together Skinrock’s expertise in natural stone technology with NES’s commitment to high-quality, design-driven production, this partnership lays the foundation for creating export-ready products that are both functional and architecturally unique. It reflects a growing confidence in the ability of Malaysian companies to deliver differentiated solutions for the global market.”
Skinrock founder Uelli Stiffler highlighted in his speech, saying, “We’re excited to deepen our presence in Southeast Asia through this collaboration. Working with NES allows us to explore new applications and bring our material innovation to a broader market. We hope this inspires more cross-border partnerships between European and Malaysian industries.”
With the new factory boosting NES’s production capacity from 800 to 2,000 units per month, the partnership arrives at a pivotal moment as the company positions itself to capitalise on Malaysia’s dynamic, export-driven manufacturing sector.
In 2024, export-oriented industries contributed 70.1% of total manufacturing sales, a 7.1% increase year-on-year.
NES’s export roadmap for 2025 targets markets in Taiwan, the Philippines and Australia, with plans to expand into North America, South Asia and the Middle East.
Backed by a targeted 20% annual growth rate, NES aims to generate RM45 million in annual export revenue by 2027.
NES founder Dato’ Sri Dom Tee said the MoU is a significant milestone in the company’s vision and strategic goals.
“We’re not just building doors, we’re building a globally competitive brand.
“Our sights are set on going public by 2028, with a market valuation target of RM400 million. With meaningful partnerships and consistent growth, we’re confident that we can provide a platform for Malaysian companies to stand tall globally.”
Looking ahead, NES will debut new offerings under the NES x Skinrock brand, incorporating Skinrock’s natural stone veneers as a distinctive design and selling feature. Among the upcoming initiatives is the ‘Master Craft’s Artist’ series, a curated line of one-of-a-kind doors created in collaboration with local and international designers.
For more information, visit https://nessecuritydoor.com.my/.
