Highlights

  • Jabil and Inno to establish a 15,000-square-meter manufacturing site for BESS enclosures in Rayong, Thailand.
  • The facility is expected to begin prototyping operations by late 2026.
  • Partnership enhances supply chain flexibility and supports energy storage market growth.

Jabil Inc. (NYSE:JBL), a global engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions company, has announced an expanded collaboration with Inno, a metal parts manufacturer and subsidiary of Shanghai Xinpeng Industry Co. (XP). The two companies will jointly invest in a 15,000-square-meter, two-building facility in Rayong, Thailand, dedicated to manufacturing battery energy storage system (BESS) enclosures.

Groundbreaking for the new site took place on November 3, 2025. The facility is scheduled to be operational for prototyping by late 2026.

Supporting Global Energy Storage Supply Chains

Jabil and XP have worked together since 2014, with Jabil providing mechanical design, sheet metal, and fabrication services through its strategic alliance with XP. These services cater to customers across several industries, including energy, telecommunications, networking, data centers, and healthcare.

The new Rayong site will focus on the production of metal enclosures used in battery energy storage systems. These components represent a significant share of system costs due to the expense of raw materials and welding. Traditionally, such enclosures have been manufactured in China before being shipped to suppliers near their end markets for final assembly.

By expanding operations to Thailand, Jabil and Inno aim to provide BESS customers with a more streamlined, end-to-end production process. The facility will offer capabilities such as sheet metal processing, structural section fabrication, welding, and coating. Its location, just 25 kilometers from Laem Chabang — Thailand’s largest port and one of Southeast Asia’s busiest — adds logistical advantages for regional and international distribution.

Leadership Perspectives

“For over a decade, our team has helped energy storage leaders design and integrate technologies like battery management systems, power electronics, and high-level assemblies into their BESS solutions. Our customers are increasingly looking to diversify their supply chain in the face of tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty,” said Brent Tompkins, SVP, Global Business Units, Renewables and Energy Infrastructure. “We’re excited to offer this critical industry a vertically integrated solution that meets their needs, from enclosure production to final integration and fulfillment, while simplifying sourcing and reducing risk.”

“Our collaboration with Jabil will accelerate Inno’s growth in the energy storage market, bringing the potential of renewable power to more communities around the world, especially in support of the growing energy demand of AI infrastructures globally,” said Jeffery Shen, CEO of XP. “Together, we can provide customers with increased supply chain resiliency at a competitive price point.”

Outlook

The Rayong facility marks a key step in Jabil’s continued expansion within the renewable energy infrastructure sector. Through its extended partnership with Inno, Jabil is developing a more diversified and resilient supply chain to support the evolving needs of the global energy storage market.