Clark Freeport Zone—TRS Philippines, a Japanese firm that manufactures and exports medical supplies to Asia, Europe and North America, is expanding its operation inside the zone through an additional investment of P211 million yesterday.
Girlie Jane Santos, general manager of TRS Philippines, said the expansion includes the signing of the lease agreement with the Clark Development Corp. covering 4,355 square meters for 25 years.
The agreement was signed by TRS Philippines chairman Teuro Hashimotos and Noel Manankil, officer in charge of the CDC.
Santos said the expansion program will hire 80 more employees in addition to 126-man workforce.
According to Santos, their company produces surgical wires for angioplasty, angiogram, endoscopy, disposable surgery suites and medical accessories for medical equipment, among others.
These items are exported to medical companies in Japan, Singapore, USA, Germany, China, Brazil and India, Santos said.
The company which started operation in 2006 provides its mostly female employees with unique benefits including rice subsidy, fruits, milk supplement, vitamins, meals and transportation allowances.