Since 1979, TAKO has grown into a leading company for lightning arresters for factory to help protect all types of industries throughout Malaysia. Lightning striking is one of the most natural hazards, at the same time, it is also the most costly threat to businesses, especially to SMEs and SMIs. A single strike alone can result in equipment damage, operational downtime, and financial loss. That is where TAKO comes in and saves the day. With over four decades of experience, TAKO’s lightning arresters have helped numerous SMEs and SMIs avoid losses that could reach as high as RM250 million annually due to lightning damage.
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The High Cost of Lightning Strikes for SMEs and SMIs Factory

Lightning strikes pose a serious threat to businesses in Malaysia, given approximately 180 to 200 thunderstorm days each year. Such losses could mean electrical fires, equipment damage, and very costly halts in production. Such losses are crippling, given that the thinner margins of operations for smaller businesses make them rather more vulnerable to financial setbacks from lightning-related incidents.
A real example is on July 6, 2022, a lightning strike hit the power line feeding Renesas Electronics Corp’s factory in Kumamoto, Japan. Besides the biggest material destruction, the lightning damage cost them around two weeks worth of production, showing just how heavy an event of this type could be. In the case of such a big company as Renesas, the financial and supply chain impact was huge. Therefore, light protection systems are indispensable.
TAKO lightning arresters protect the factories against high-potential lightning currents safely, channelling them to the ground. TAKO systems create a low-impedance path that ensures protection for sensitive equipment and averts possible disruptions to business operations, saving businesses from extreme losses such as that which befell Renesas.
Avoiding RM250 Million in Losses with lightning arresters for factory
Advanced lightning protection solutions by TAKO have saved businesses from massive losses. As an example, manufacturing companies rely highly upon automated machinery. These machines are highly sensitive to electrical surges caused by lightning strikes. Without proper lightning protection, a single lightning strike can lead to extensive repairs or the replacement of these equipment at tens of thousands of ringgit or even more. Apart from that, downtown due to such accidents may last for days or even weeks, leading to huge losses of revenue.
TAKO estimates that with the utilisation of their lightning arresters, SMEs and SMIs in Malaysia alone can avoid possible cumulative losses of up to RM250 million annually. Their systems greatly minimise the possibility of disruptions caused by lightning strikes, therefore allowing uninterrupted operations of factories even during stormy conditions.
TAKO LPS Application Case Studies

TAKO was involved with many factories across Malaysia, providing site-specific lightning protection. One of the most important success stories for TAKO was the case of Granite Premix Tower and Weighbridge System in Johor Bahru. The company at the site installed both Lightning Protection and Earthing systems, helping the facility to mitigate risks from frequent lightning storms effectively. The company has not reported any disruption or equipment damages due to lightning strikes since the installation.
Other good examples include TAKO working with manufacturing plants that are involved in the production of sensitive electronic components. Many of these factories work in highly controlled environments where precision equipment requires heavy lightning protection. TAKO’s lightning arresters have saved such factories from power surges so that they can keep productivity going and meet their operational deadlines.
TAKO’s Total Solution for SMEs and SMIs
What makes TAKO different is the very holistic approach the company takes towards lightning protection. TAKO offers not only lightning arresters themselves but also all relevant services, starting from risk assessment and design to installation and maintenance. This way, a business will be fully protected from potential lightning-related damage, taking into account the peculiarities of each factory.
Risk Assessment: Experts at TAKO carry out whatever assessments are necessary in regard to the level of lightning risk at the factory site. This involves studying the geographical location, the layout of the factory itself, and the sensitivity of equipment.
Customised Design: Based on the assessment, TAKO goes ahead to design a lightning protection system that best suits the specific needs of the factory. Be it a small facility or a complex, large-scale industry, TAKO will ensure that the system is full-scale.
Installation: TAKO’s installation team is bound by strict safety and quality measures that make sure the system is installed correctly and efficiently. The installation encompasses everything, from lightning rods to grounding systems to surge protectors.
Ongoing Maintenance: For lightning protection systems to be working right, they need maintenance periodically. TAKO offers ongoing maintenance related to periodic inspections and system upgrade works to ensure businesses remain protected throughout the year.
Why TAKO?
The name TAKO is trusted in providing lightning protection systems with over 40 years of expertise in the field. A combination of experience that this company provides, coupled with modern technology in its services, eventually provides comfort to factories against strikes. The systems designed by TAKO are conformed to international standards of safety, which are considered to provide comfort to business owners.
Secondly, the business operations at TAKO are founded on long-standing relations with customers and clients. The company, therefore, has paid attention to customers’ satisfaction and continued providing quality lasting solutions.
Conclusion
Lightning damage will lead to huge losses upon the SMEs and SMIs. However, TAKO’s lightning arrester provides you with an effective solution. With a vision of helping SMI/SME avoid estimated damages of RM250 million per year due to lightning strikes, since 1979, TAKO has taken the lead in lightning protection within Malaysia. Equipped with all-around lightning protection systems, TAKO helps companies protect their operations from being disrupted due to an electrical surge that would damage equipment and thus make operations non-viable.
An investment in a TAKO lightning arrester is less about strictly following safety regulations but about securing the future of your business. To know more about our total lightning protection solution, Whatsapp Us Now! and get a free site visit, or visit our website www.TakoLightningSystem.com.
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Lightning striking is one of the most natural hazards, at the same time, it is also the most costly threat to businesses, especially to SMEs and SMIs. Lightning strikes pose a serious threat to businesses in Malaysia, given approximately 180 to 200 thunderstorm days each year.
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For lightning protection systems to be working right, they need maintenance periodically. TAKO offers ongoing maintenance related to periodic inspections and system upgrade works to ensure businesses remain protected throughout the year.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this blog is for informational and marketing purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Our focus is on providing comprehensive LPS total solution services. This service encompasses a wide range of solutions to design, install, and maintain a complete lightning protection system tailored to your specific needs. For any questions or to discuss your specific lightning protection needs, please contact us directly.