in Malaysia (30% less than in the UK); it resulted in the loss of 65 jobs. In 2004, the Meiban-Dyson Laundry Manufacturing Plant was opened in Johor, Malaysia. The RM10 million (approx. US$2.63 million) plant is a joint venture between Dyson and the Singapore-based Meiban Group Ltd., which has manufacturing facilities in China, Malaysia and Singapore. Dyson stated that the cost savings from transferring production to Malaysia enabled investment in research and development at their Malmesbury head office. In 2007, Dyson formed a partnership with the Malaysian electronics manufacturer VS Industry Bhd (VSI) to take on a major role in Dyson's supply chain, from raw material sourcing and production to distribution. VSI also undertook an extensive production plan to supply finished product to Dyson's markets around the globe (America, UK, Japan, etc.). It is said that Dyson has around 7,000 employees. Dyson has not publicly stated where those employees are located, though it is known that VS Industry Bhd (VSI) currently has around 4,250 employees at their Malaysian facility which manufactures Dyson products, and in 2007 it was reported that Dyson alone was responsible for 80% of VS Industry Bhd revenue. In 2009, SKP Resources Bhd moved from being Dyson's sub-contractor to contract manufacturer by supplying upright vacuum cleaner. . In year 2015, SKP continued to expand with a new facility in order to meet Dyson's growing demand. The world's first Dyson hairdryer is produced by SKP. Dyson remains the biggest customer for SKP Resources Bhd to date. In February 2022, Channel 4 News reported allegations of "forced labour" conditions by a Malaysian manufacturer of Dyson products. Not long after, Dyson announced its termination with the manufacturer, known as ATA IMS, adding that "We hope this gives ATA the impetus to improve, and enables an orderly withdrawal in the interests of the workers that they employ." Plant in Singapore Dyson launched a US$360 million plant in Tuas, Singapore in 2013, which can produce four million digital motors a year. In 2016, Dyson injected $100 million to increase output to an estimated 11 million digital motors a year. US expansion in Chicago In January 2017, Dyson announced its US headquarters and operations would move to the Fulton Market District in Chicago by end of year. The move added 100 employees to the company's Chicago headcount with over 40,000 square feet of newly leased office space. UK expansion at Hullavington In February