EON Opens 41,508 sq ft Body and Paint Hub in Glenmarie, Shah Alam: What It Means for Industrial Buildings

Key Takeaways

• Edaran Otomobil Nasional Bhd (EON), a wholly owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Bhd, opened its first Body & Paint Hub in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, at a launch on 23 October 2026.
• The hub spans 41,508 sq ft, with 39 work bays, three paint mixing rooms and four spray booths, serving Proton, Mitsubishi, Audi and smart vehicles, with Proton e.MAS to follow.
• EON says it is exploring more Body & Paint Hubs in locations where it already has a multi brand presence, which points to further demand for mid sized industrial buildings near its dealerships.
• In JPPH-registered data for Shah Alam, the median registered factory rent over 24 months is RM1.71 psf/month, and a detached factory changed hands at a median of RM16 million.
• Owners and tenants thinking about a workshop or spray painting use should check zoning, the council licence, fire safety and scheduled waste rules before signing.

What happened

On 23 October 2026, Edaran Otomobil Nasional Bhd (EON) opened its first Body & Paint Hub in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. The Malaysian Reserve reported that the facility covers 41,508 sq ft and has 39 service bays, three paint mixing rooms and four spray booths. Bernama reported the launch from Shah Alam on 24 October with the same figures.

The hub handles accident repairs, body restoration and paint refinishing for the brands EON sells: Proton, Mitsubishi, Audi and smart electric vehicles. EON said Proton e.MAS vehicles are expected to be added to the service portfolio. The centre accepts accident repair claims from all insurance companies in Malaysia, so customers can use it whoever their insurer is.

EON chief executive Akkbar Danial said the company is exploring opportunities to set up more Body & Paint Hubs in strategic locations where it already has a multi brand presence, using its existing dealership network. EON was set up in 1984 as the distributor for Proton and today runs a multi brand group that includes Audi, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi dealerships.

Why it matters for industrial property in Shah Alam

A body and paint centre is not a showroom. It is an industrial use: vehicles are stripped, repaired, primed and sprayed, paint is mixed on site, and booths run with extraction and drying systems. That is why operators like EON look for buildings in established industrial estates rather than commercial shoplots.

Glenmarie is one of the most mature industrial and automotive addresses in the Klang Valley. Our HICOM-Glenmarie Industrial Park guide covers where it sits, how it connects to the Federal Highway and NKVE, and what is available now. A 41,508 sq ft facility is roughly the size of a large semi detached or a small detached factory, which is the segment most automotive aftersales users compete for.

EON's plan to open more hubs near its dealerships matters for two groups. Owners of mid sized factories close to car dealerships may see interest from aftersales operators, not only from manufacturers and logistics firms. Tenants who already run workshops may find more competition for buildings that already have the wide frontage, yard space and power a body shop needs.

What the registered numbers say

For context, here is what the JPPH-registered transactions for Shah Alam show (latest month August 2026; these are the registered records available so far, not every deal). Over the 12 months to August 2026 there were 83 industrial deals recorded, worth RM499.67 million in total.

Across all types, 119 factory tenancies were registered in 24 months, at a median rent of RM1.71 psf/month and a typical term of 24 months. On a like for like basis (same park, same type), terrace factory prices were 11% lower over the last 12 months than the 12 before, across 5 parks. The most active park in the registered data is Temasya Industrial Park, with 25 deals in 24 months. Full details are on our Shah Alam transaction prices and rents page.

What a body and paint workshop needs from a building

If you are a tenant planning a workshop, or an owner wondering whether your building suits one, these are the points that decide it:

• Access and yard. Cars come in damaged and often on tow trucks. You need a wide gate, a turning area and parking for vehicles waiting for parts or insurer approval.
• Ceiling height and doors. Spray booths and lifts need clear height and roller shutters wide enough for vehicles to move in and out without tight turns.
• Power supply. Booths, compressors, dryers and lifts add up. Check the existing TNB supply and whether an upgrade is needed before you commit.
• Ventilation and extraction. Booths must exhaust safely. The roof, wall openings and neighbours all matter.
• Fire safety. Paints, thinners and solvents are flammable. Ask whether the building already has a valid Bomba fire certificate and what the change of use would require.
• Scheduled waste. Paint sludge, used solvents and contaminated rags are generally scheduled wastes under the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005, so you need a proper storage area and a licensed collector.
• Drainage. Washing bays and oily floors need interceptors so nothing goes straight into the drains.

Practical next steps

1. Check the land use and the title conditions. Make sure workshop and spray painting use is allowed on the lot. Your lawyer or the local council can confirm.
2. Talk to the council early. In Shah Alam, the business licence comes from Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA). Ask what they need for a workshop with spray booths.
3. Put the use in the lease. Tenants should have the permitted use, any renovation approval and the reinstatement terms written into the tenancy agreement. Owners should agree who pays for booth installation and removal.
4. Compare like with like. If you are pricing a building, use registered rents and prices for the same factory type in the same area, not asking prices.
5. Shortlist early. Buildings with yard space and good power in Glenmarie do not come up often. Browse current factories for rent in Shah Alam to see what is on the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did EON open in Glenmarie?

EON opened its first Body & Paint Hub in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, on 23 October 2026. The facility covers 41,508 sq ft and has 39 work bays, three paint mixing rooms and four spray booths. It repairs and repaints Proton, Mitsubishi, Audi and smart vehicles, with Proton e.MAS expected to be added.

Will EON open more body and paint hubs?

EON said it is exploring more Body & Paint Hubs in strategic locations where it already has a multi brand presence. No new sites, dates or sizes were announced. If more hubs open, they are likely to be close to existing EON dealerships.

Can I run a car body and paint workshop in any factory?

Not automatically. The lot's land use and title conditions must allow it, and the local council must issue a business licence. Spray painting also raises fire safety and scheduled waste requirements, so check with the council, Bomba and your lawyer before signing a lease or buying.

How much does it cost to rent a factory in Shah Alam?

In JPPH-registered data for Shah Alam over 24 months, the median factory rent is RM1.71 psf/month, with a typical range of RM1.28 to RM2.47 psf/month. Semi detached factories had a median of RM2.12 psf/month and detached factories RM1.50 psf/month. Actual rent depends on size, condition, power and location within the area.

Does this news change factory prices in Glenmarie?

One facility does not move prices on its own. It does show that automotive aftersales operators are an active group of users for mid sized industrial buildings in Glenmarie. Owners should compare against registered prices for the same type of factory in the same area.

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