PT. PRO Motor is an authorized Mercedes-Benz facility with a certified Body & Paint Centre from Daimler AG, Germany and is the third facility of its kind established in Indonesia. “The development of the premium market in Indonesia has grown rapidly, and therefore after sales service is an important aspect that must be implemented and given special attention. Mercedes-Benz is firmly committed to this idea and we want to always provide the best for our customers. One of them is by extending the Mercedes-Benz Authorized Body & Paint Centre that will be very beneficial to our loyal customers who want to always prioritize quality and safety,” said Roelof Lamberts, President & CEO of PT. Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia. A variety of the latest and modern facilities are being offered at the PT. PRO Motor Body & Paint Centre workshop that is located on a 10.000 m2 land area and a 4,065 m2 modern building area, complete with a building design layout that has been consulted with and recommended by Daimler AG, Germany. In accordance with Mercedes-Benz standards, the facility is equipped with 1 paint booth, 1 preparation booth to check on the condition of the car prior to the reparation process. The “Spies Hecker” paint material as recommended by Mercedes-Benz is used as the standard in the painting process. Auto painting at PT. PRO Motor Body & Paint workshop is also handled by 16 body & paint-certified experts. At its maximum capacity, the workshop can accommodate up to 150 car units per month. There are several advantages offered to those who would like to service their car at PT. PRO Motor Body & Paint Centre, such as body repair & paint, aluminium repair, smart repair (less than 2 panels), and structural repair with the use of CELETTE straightening bench and aluminum working bay. For customers who wish to entrust their vehicles’ repair by putting quality and safety aspects first and foremost, the PT. PRO Motor Body & Paint Centre facility has received certification as Accident Management Center in Indonesia directly from Mercedes-Benz and its parent company, Daimler AG, Germany. This particular certified Body & Paint Centre specializes in Frame Straightening, and is the only facility to use equipment from Germany, which can produce the optimum painting process. The PT. PRO Motor Body & Paint Centre also uses water-based paint and the environmentally friendly dry sanding process, as well as utilizing technicians who have been trained and certified. Price estimation of repairs is also calculated using the Audatex program to reveal details on the damage and produce calculations in a precisely and efficiently. In addition, pick-up and delivery service are also part of the services that are being offered. The repair work is in accordance with strict Mercedes-Benz guidelines and comes with a 2-year repair warranty. Jongkie Sugiarto, President Director of PT. Ranji Rama Otomotif (PRO Motor) said, “It is an honor for us to have been a business partner of Mercedes-Benz Indonesia considering that this brand has long been the top choice in the premium automotive segment not only in Indonesia but also in the global arena. With the PT. PRO Motor Certified Body & Paint Centre facility now available in BSD City area, we hope that this will further provide complementary options for loyal customers of Mercedes-Benz when they wish to repair their vehicles. We are optimistic and believe that with this facility, we can provide after-sales service for the top vehicle segment in Indonesia.” PT. Panji Rama Otomotif (PRO Motor) has been established since 1994 and was awarded the prestigious Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Dealer of the Year 2017 award. “The Mercedes-Benz Authorized Body & Paint Centre of PT. Panji Rama Otomotif (PRO Motor) will further strengthen our position in the European premium car segment in Indonesia. Now our customers can entrust their cars to be repaired with Mercedes-Benz quality standards. We believe that safety and riding comfort is the most important aspect,” closes Roelof Lamberts.
Executive Coach Cynthia Wihardja shared her 20-year experience in sales, marketing and entrepreneurship to facilitate the interactive workshop, connecting audiences of various business backgrounds. Business owners, sales directors and managers need to rely on their sales teams with their selling skills and capabilities. Ms. Wihardja highlighted the importance for companies to find and recruit the right sales persons, how to create an effective incentive system to motivate achievement and how to set up and monitor KPI to increase the success in performance. The 1-day seminar was enriched by a panel discussion of Ralf Saenger, Chief Representative of Rieckermann Indonesia and Ricky Mulani, President Director of Quantum Select International. Both shared their perspectives from different businesses’ point of view and ignited a riveting Q&A session. The purpose of EKONID’s ICCQ platform is to inform companies of all sectors about and to provide them with tailor-made training opportunities on various topics according to their need. As members of the ICCQ Trainer Pool, qualified training providers transfer their specific expertise in interactive sessions. Don’t miss the upcoming workshops and seminars organized by EKONID! For further details, registration and other events, please visit our platform on <a href="http://iccq.id/">http://iccq.id/ </a>!
Roelof Lamberts, President & CEO of PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia: “We are very pleased with this excellent sales number achieved during the first half of 2018. The attractive product portfolio with the new E-Class, S-Class and a full SUV range in Indonesia as well as a strong and professional dealer network are key contributing factors to this year’s success.” <b>Benchmark: Locally assembled E-Class becomes bestseller for Mercedes-Benz </b> Previously held by the C-Class, the E-Class, which is also locally assembled at Mercedes-Benz’ own assembly plant in Wanaherang, Bogor took over the crown of bestselling model of Mercedes-Benz in Indonesia. Since its launch in 2016, the E-Class has set the benchmark in terms of comfort and technology, and become the leader in its segment. More than 400 units of this model were sold from January until June. As such, the E-Class contributes to 23% of Mercedes-Benz sales in the first semester of 2018. <b>New equipment for the E-Class </b> In March 2017, the locally-assembled E 250 Avantgarde Line and E 300 AMG Line were introduced, followed by the launch of the E 200 Avantgarde Line in January this year. With the E-Class, Mercedes-Benz has responded to the wishes of the Indonesian customer and recognized the importance of luxury and intelligent features as well as generously dimensioned space in the rear. From now on, the E 250 Avantgarde Line and the E 300 AMG Line will be, among other features, equipped with Ambient Lighting with 64 colours and 10 colour combinations, THERMOTRONIC 3-zone automatic climate control and Boot Lid Convenience Closing function. “We are very happy to see that the E-Class has received the acknowledgement from its customers, making it the best of the best. Technological highlights such as the Widescreen Cockpit, Wireless telephone charging and Parking Pilot are part of the standard equipment of the E-Class. At the GIIAS, we introduce the E 250 and E 300 with extended features, adding even more convenience to this intelligent vehicle”, closes Roelof Lamberts. <b> 35% of share: customers appealed by the SUVs </b> Celebrating 20 years of luxury SUVs from Mercedes-Benz in Indonesia, the SUVs made a major contribution to the sales success of Mercedes-Benz. Meanwhile, more than a third of Mercedes-Benz cars sold are in this segment. The strongest-selling SUVs in the first half of 2018 were the GLC and the GLE that are assembled in the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wanaherang, Bogor. <b> Mercedes-Benz at GIIAS 2018: 11 display vehicles and 8 test drive cars </b> At the Mercedes-Benz Booth in Hall 5 A of ICE, BSD City, 11 vehicles will be displayed at an area of 882 square metres, with an additional 8 cars available for a test drive experience. The complete SUV family will be presented hereincluding the fascinating Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 Coupé, that will see its premiere at the GIIAS 2018. Visitors may be invited exclusively to the Star Lounge including the Star Café that offers utmost comfort and convenience. “The first semester of 2018 underscores our customers’ trust in the first-class products including the SUVs from Mercedes-Benz. From January to June 2018, we delivered 11% more new vehicles with the three-pointed star than in the same period last year, allowing us to further maintain our lead in the premium segment,” states Kariyanto Hardjosoemarto, Deputy Director Sales Operations and Product Management, PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia. “At the GIIAS 2018, we are committed to have the right car available for every customer. Visitors may come to see the Mercedes-Benz Booth from 2 to 12 August 2018 and experience the wide range of products and services that we offer.”
Make-IT in Asia Ideation Challenge is a challenge targeted at tech startups and innovators across Indonesia. It is based on Make-IT Initiative designed by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (German Development Cooperation,GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Impact Hub Jakarta. The competition is aimed to find the best innovative ideas and startups in the area of Energy and Environment, specifically in the renewable energy, waste management, forestry and agriculture sectors. The Challenge is open to tech startups and innovators with the potential to scale and is aimed to create and develop collaborations and innovations that will be impactful in the sector of Energy and Environment in Indonesia. The specific topics for this challenge will tackle issues in the area of renewable energy, waste management, and forestry & agriculture. At the final event, 6 selected teams will be given the opportunity to have a bootcamp in Jakarta and present their innovative ideas in front of international audience, investors, government, corporates, top decision makers, and expert members of Make-IT Alliance. Specifically, what we are looking for are: <ol class="rte_ol"><li>Innovative ideas and prototypes which have potential to be developed for long-term and giving impact to Energy and Environment</li><li>Existing success projects that have been implemented and focused in (but not limited to) second tier cities, rural, and non-urban areas in Indonesia</li><li>Tech Startups who have been working to tackle issues in the Renewable Energy, Waste Management, and Forestry and Agriculture sectors</li></ol> Benefits <ul class="rte_ul"><li>Total Prize Value of 10,000 Euro</li><li>Opportunity to scale up the project</li><li>Access to international programs</li><li>International exposure and coverage</li><li>Connectivity and networks to fund and investment</li><li>Presentation in front of international audience, investors, government, corporates, top decision makers, and expert members of Make-IT Alliance</li><li>Tailored mentoring sessions with experts from Make-IT Alliance network and its partners</li><li>Access to strategic partnerships within Make-IT Alliance network and its partners </li></ul> For more information, please click <a target="_blank" href="https://make-it.id/">here</a>.
Mr. Anis Abdurahman Chief Representative of Vulkan – Indonesia Office stated that “we must bring the manufacturers and the users to discuss in one table on a technical level”, therefore such event is necessary. This seminar which was initiated by VULKAN Coupling is the only Propulsion Drive Train seminar in South East Asia. Through this seminar, VULKAN creates a discussion platform where the manufacturer can share their latest technologies and innovations for the Indonesian marine industry. On the other hand, the user can tell the challenges and requirement for their needs. Together with IPERINDO (Indonesian Shipbuilding and Offshore Association), this year VULKAN chose Tug Boat Application as the subject of the seminar. Mr. Muhammad Aziz, Head of Cooperation and Promotion Division of IPERINDO, as a keynote speaker talking about the New Direction for the Development of the Indonesian Shipyard Industry. From the Engine manufacturer this year was represented by Cummins Asia Pacific. Mr. Eugene Chan as Business Development Manager Southeast Asia introduced the Cummins Engine QSK95 model. Mr. Tan Chin Beng from Twin Disc Far East Pte. Ltd. delivered a presentation about VETH Propulsion System, which recently became a part of Twin Disc. Besides guest speakers from Component Manufacturers, VULKAN also invited speaker from Naval Architect the Terafulk Megantara Design. Indonesian Ship Design Technology Capability is the subject which was raised by Mr. Tri Haryanto, as Technical Director. He delivered project references that had been worked out successfully. This company applies state of the art of software technology and appoints experienced engineers to carry out their projects. The seminar was warmly welcomed by the attendees from 27 companies, who are from the shipyard, shipping industry, component manufacturers, distributors, naval architect, universities, classification bureaus and the media. By receiving the positive responses from Indonesia's shipping industry players of this seminar, VULKAN Couplings is planning to organize again with actual subject in 2019.
EKONID successfully implemented its waste management project in 2018. Starting in the middle of 2018, EKONID, in cooperation with lecturers and students of Siliwangi University, successfully conducted a waste composition analysis at the Ciangir Landfill in Tasikmalaya, West Java, before following through with a seminar on opportunities for public and private sector cooperation in municipal waste management in Jakarta on August 15. Supported by the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUB), the program is expected to provide solutions to waste management issues in Indonesia. During the first phase of the project in Tasikmalaya this year, the team initially conducted an initial over ground assessment of the landfill samples of the landfill’s leachate water, which would be sent to a testing facility later on. Subsequently the project team took out a total of 7% of the 180 tons of municipal trash that end up in the Ciangir Landfill every day. The goal was to sort the waste and separate the different organic and inorganic components. The final data of the analysis was then given to German recycling technology expert who would then develop a concept for a sorting facility on the landfill in Tasikmalaya. During the separation of around 12 tons of waste, the importance of separating trash already before it reaches the landfill in order to reduce and recycle waste efficiently became particularly clear. Therefore EKONID organized an intensive three-day training on waste separation at the household level that took place from the July 23-25. The training was held in the Agriculture Vocational School of Tasikmalaya, alongside of experienced trainers from the Central Waste Bank Banjarmasin and experts from smash.id, an online waste bank application provider. Some 40 people participated in the training, hailing from stakeholder units such as waste bank units and the 3R waste treatment facilities (TPS 3R). Some environmental activists and other interested inhabitants of the local neighborhood and community also joined the event. Students and lecturers from Siliwangi University, as well as German experts and EKONID staffers, presented the results to the local city government of Tasikmalaya, as well as other key stakeholders on August 13. The data report is supposed to suggest a suitable solution considering waste management at the Ciangir landfill and aims at guiding the future development of a technology-based concept. Furthermore, the involved participants and trainers have summarized a list of recommendations for waste reduction that will be followed up by the local government of Tasikmalaya. In a follow-up effort to the project, EKONID held a forum on waste management involving several key stakeholders. Held in Ayana Midplaza Jakarta on August, more than 70 people attended the seminar, including staffers from the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), the Jakarta Environmental Agency, the Ministry of Public Works, as well as managing directors and chairpersons from the private sector and non-governmental organizations. Due to the complex nature of waste management, which may be attributed to the unique social and cultural characteristics of where such projects are being conducted, it is little wonder that the forum would be well received as it ensures that the interest of all stakeholders are taken into account. The forum covered numerous aspects of waste management, from technology to financing, all of which were appreciated by the participants. Mr. Ujang Solihin Sidik, Head of Waste Management Sub-Directorate at the KLHK, said he appreciated the forum’s discussion on financing, which he considers to be a persistent problem in waste management in Indonesia. Mr. Asep Kuswanto, Head of Technical Implementation for Landfills at the Jakarta Environmental Agency, said the forum helped him greatly as the city administration is currently planning to use Refuse-Derived Fuel, or RDF technology, to solve its waste issue. Mr. Simon Gotz, Area Manager Asia & Middle East at WEHRLE Umwelt GmbH, a company that specializes in treating wastewater, also expressed his appreciation to EKONID for holding the forum as waste water could prove to be a serious problem for the country if left untreated. Ms. Katharina Dellbruegger, Project Officer of Export Initiative Environmental Technologies from the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), which is EKONID’s main headquarter in Berlin, said she was encouraged by the enthusiastic reception of the participants of the forum and of the project in general. <br /> “For me it’s a pleasure to see everyone so interested. I have a feeling here, and in Tasikmalaya, that the interest is huge not only from the municipalities but also from the companies. And I think we saw already some very good best practices from Indonesian companies and I’m looking forward to how this project would continue to develop from here on out,” she said.