WCFO to add Cambodia manufacturing capacity amid AI-driven demand

Optical cable maker WCFO said today it will add manufacturing capacity in Cambodia to meet surging AI-related demand, according to Nikkei Asia. The expansion underscores how AI data center build-outs are straining supplies of fiber and high-speed interconnects needed to move training workloads. It also reflects a broader shift by component makers to scale in Southeast Asia as customers seek more resilient, cost-effective production and diversify risk across borders.

Nikkei Asia linked the capacity increase to AI-driven demand, while financial terms and a timeline for the expansion were not immediately available. WCFO’s optical cabling underpins telecom and cloud networks, and positioning new output in Cambodia could shorten lead times and manage logistics costs to regional hubs across ASEAN. Watch for the company to disclose investment size, production schedules, and initial customers as plans progress over the coming quarters. [Developing. This article will be updated.]