#Manufacturing

PLN - image source: Pertamina

Pertamina NRE to build solar panel plant, backs RI’s clean energy export to Singapore

A subsidiary of state-owned energy company PT Pertamina, PT Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has announced plan to build a solar panel manufacturing facility as part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to export clean electricity to Singapore.

Daimler - image source: Hariyanto

Daimler Indonesia inaugurates Rp500 billion eco-friendly truck factory

PT Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) inaugurated a new factory worth Rp500 billion (US$30.7 million) in the Delta Silicon 8 Industrial Estate, Bekasi Regency, West Java. 

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Krakatau steel prepares 500-ha site for major investment from Delong Steel Group

PT Krakatau Steel, through its subsidiary PT Krakatau Sarana Infrastruktur (KSI), is allocating over 500 hectares of land in the Krakatau Industrial Estate, Cilegon, Banten, to support a significant investment plan by China’s Delong Steel Group and its Indonesian arm, PT Dexin Steel Indonesia.

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RI’s manufacturing PMI rises slightly to 47.4 in May, but sector still in contraction

Indonesia’s manufacturing sector remained in contraction territory in May 2025, despite a modest improvement in activity, with rating agency S&P Global revealing the country’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose slightly to 47.4, up from 46.7 in April, − a signal of ongoing economic pressure in the sector.

Xinfung Industry - image source: Xinfung Industry

Xinfung Industry breaks ground on US$30 M textile plant in Subang smartpolitan

PT Xinfung Industry Indonesia, a subsidiary of China’s Jiangsu Xinfang Technology Group, has begun construction of its new manufacturing facility in the Subang Smartpolitan industrial area. 

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RI's manufacturing sector remains attractive despite layoffs, export challenges

The Ministry of Industry is optimistic that the country’s manufacturing sector will still attract investment early this year amidst reports of layoffs in the non-oil and gas processing industry. 

Ceramics - image source: Antara/ Raisan Al-Farisi

Government asked to abolish AGIT policy, citing investment risks

The national ceramics and glass industry has asked the government to abolish the Specific Industrial Gas Allocation (AGIT) policy, which is considered to be hampering investment and the smooth supply of gas.

Chandra Asri (TPIA) - image source harita.id

Chandra Asri invests Rp15 T in CA-EDC to boost Indonesia's petrochemical industry

Petrochemical company PT Chandra Asri Pacific (TPIA) is building a Chlor Alkali-Ethylene Dichloride (CA-EDC) plant in Banten that is expected to create jobs for 3,000 workers during its construction and 250 workers when it starts operating in 2027.

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Avian invests Rp275.8 billion in adhesive manufacturer Dextone Lemindo

Paint manufacturer, PT Avia Avian (AVIAN) has made a strategic investment in a company engaged in the adhesive or glue industry, PT Dextone Lemindo, worth Rp275.84 billion (US$17.9 million).

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People's purchasing power up, manufacturing grows ahead of Ramadan: Airlangga

Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto says people's purchasing power has increased along with the growth of the manufacturing sector which remains positive ahead of Ramadan and Idul Fitri 2025, a condition reflecting the resilience of the national economy amidst various global challenges.

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Paragon focuses on innovation and CSR for Ramadan 2025, no immediate IPO plans

Salman Subakat, Co-Founder and CEO of PT Paragon Technology and Innovation, has outlined a number of short-term and long-term company strategies, currently preparing to welcome Ramadan and the Idul Fitri 2025/1446 H.

EV-Industry

IBC to build EV battery recycling plant by 2031, supporting nickel sustainability

Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) is targeting to establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling plant by 2031 in support of nickel sustainability and green energy campaigns.

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