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.
Born in Kerala, India in 1963, Prakash graduated in Electrical Engineering with First Class Distinction from the University of Kerala in 1985. Prakash brings over 20 years of experience with Siemens to his new role in Indonesia. He joined Siemens Malaysia in 1996 and became President and CEO in 2009. With over three decades of experience in Power, Infrastructure Development and Oil and Gas, Prakash was instrumental in Siemens Malaysia’s nation-building partnership projects. In Indonesia, Prakash will focus on strengthening key growth areas and contributing to local value creation. He believes that customer focus is the key to business success and hopes to further reinforce Siemens as one of the leading suppliers and technology partners for infrastructure development in Indonesia. Siemens has been present in Indonesia for 162 years and currently employs around 1,600 people. The three Siemens manufacturing facilities have been providing value add to Indonesia and exporting their products to many countries in the world. As one of the leading and reliable technology partners for infrastructure development in Indonesia, Siemens offers a wide range of technology solutions in the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. Siemens helps to generate more than 11 percent electrical power in Indonesia. The Siemens automation systems help factories simplify complex production processes. The main rail stations in Java have been equipped with relay interlocking & electrical outdoor components from Siemens to increase safety of commuters and operations. State-of-the-art medical equipments from Siemens support diagnosis for clinical & research services.
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 following upcoming workshops and seminars organized by EKONID: <ul class="rte_ul"><li>Public Speaking Essentials by KPI Consultancy on Aug 15, 2018 </li><li>Introduction to Mechatronics by FESTO on Aug 28-31, 2018 </li><li>Indonesian Business Culture – Know-how and Skills for Expatriates by Silke Irmscher on Sep 18, 2018</li></ul> For further details, registration and other events, please visit our platform on http://iccq.id/ !
“Currently we are working with one fabricator for Roto-I in Jakarta and are presently looking for potential fabricators in other cities as well,” said Mr. Hario H. Haridadi, Country Chief Representative Indonesia for Roto Frank Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. According to Mr. Haridadi, Roto is already receiving order with a number of clients to install the ROTO-I Aluminum Window and Door system. He expressed confidence that the product would do well in the Indonesian market. “Indonesia is a huge market and the demand for housing will increase tremendously in the next 10 years especially outside Jakarta area, so we are confident that our business will grow to provide the best possible solution for the Indonesian market,” he added. Roto Frank is one of the world’s leading suppliers for window and door hardware. The company sustains 12 production sites in Europe and America and over 30 sales representative offices around the world. Roto Frank Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd was established in Singapore in 2008 to extend its service to South-East Asia, South Asia, East Asia (except China) and Oceania. The Representative office of Roto Frank Asia Pacific in Indonesia was established in 2016 as part of its expansion in the Indonesia market. Mr Haridadi himself was appointed as Indonesia’s Country Chief Representative of Roto Frank due to his experience working in the property industry. His last position was Country Manager-Indonesia for Merten, a leading german manufacturer of electrical installation material, where he gained strong relationship with Architects, Contractors and developers. His educational background spans compulsory education in Japan and also at Ernst Kalkuhl Gymnasium in Germany before moving on to obtain his university degree in the United States. He studied Architecture from the University of Texas in San Antonio and receives a Business Administration Degree from Wichita State University, culminating in an MBA in Marketing from the Oklahoma City University. Mr. Haridadi sees huge potential in the Indonesian market for Roto, citing the number of window and door fabricators in Indonesia that have been using Roto products since 1996 as part of the booming UPVC window market in Indonesia at that time. All over the world, Roto is synonymous with innovative, individual and secure hardware systems that increase the added value of windows and doors for people. “So starting out as a hardware manufacturer to a system company, we see a huge potential in the Indonesian market especially with the growing demand of high end Aluminum Windows and doors system,” said Mr. Haridadi. “We don’t provide products. We provide solutions. Our solutions combine intelligent security, energy management, and comfort in Buildings, and in so doing create genuine ‘inner values’ for all concerned.”
Showcasing a strong, technology-based booth, DB Schenker’s presence at indobuildtech not only succeeded in further establishing the DB Schenker brand, but also succeeded in drawing more potential customers. During the exhibition, DB Schenker disseminated more information on its One Stop Shopping services to both exhibitors and visitors. The service is expected to further meet the needs of customers. Visitors were able to learn more about goods are processed for imports and exports, how DB Schenker handles national distribution, its warehouse capacity and many more. The effort was also made to educate people and to support Indonesia’s logistics industry. According to Ridha Fajar, Marketing Communication at PT Schenker Petrolog Utama, DB Schenker is a strong partner for land, air and ocean logistical services, as well as in terms of warehousing and deliveries with special requests in regards to quantity and size. DB Schenker is already ready to deliver cargo via railway from Jakarta to Semarang and Surabaya. It is also to serve customers who require overseas logistical services, be it for exhibitions or for internal corporate changes. “We also continue to develop our business strategy. Currently we are working to develop a bonded logistic center in Java, halal logistics, and to deliver small-sized goods using two-wheeled vehicles in order to meet the needs of our customers,” Mr. Fajar said. As DB Schenker’s representative in Indonesia, PT Schenker Petrolog Utama combines more than 40 years of freight forwarding and logistics experience in the country. DB Schenker has been active in Indonesia since 1976 and was finally able to form a joint venture with long-term partner Petrolog Indah Group in March 1999. PT Schenker Petrolog Utama employs over 500 people and has more than 20 locations throughout Indonesia with offices located spread across Jakarta, Tangerang,Cikarang, Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, Batam, Medan, Balikpapan, Makassar and Bontang.
The growth in passenger cars this year was specifically attributed to the sales of the E-class and SUV models. The number also helps the brand maintain its leadership position in the premium car segment in Indonesia. As Roelof Lamberts, President and CEO of PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia said on Friday, January 26, in Kuningan, Jakarta, “last year, Mercedes-Benz successfully sold 3,386 cars to consumers all across Indonesia.This means that Mercedes-Benz was once again the best-selling premium brand in 2017. We have maintained our leadership position in the premium segment once again.” In 2018, Mercedes-Benz will be introducing a number of new models, such as the A-Class, the all-new CLS, and the new G-Class. It will also be investing into its Best-Customer-Experience program, Roelof said. Top of its class The C-Class maintains tradition by being the best selling car for Mercedes-Benz. More than 900 units of this model were sold last year, contributing up to 28% of the brand’s total sales. Meanwhile, the E-class saw an increase in sales throughout 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. In March 2017, Mercedes-Benz introduced the locally assembled E 250 Avantgarde Line and the E 300 AMG Line to the public in Indonesia. Sales of the brand’s SUV model grew by 14% last year, further making a significant contribution to the total success of Mercedes-Benz's sales number. About a third of the Mercedes-Benz sold were SUVs. The best-selling SUVs are the GLC and the GLE, which are assembled locally in Mercedes-Benz's plant in Wanaherang, Bogor. “2017 marks another year of our customers trusting us with the first class products of Mercedes-Benz. In 2017, we’ve launched more new vehicles and positioned ourself as the best in the premium car segment,” said Kariyanto Hardjosoemarto, Deputy Director of Sales Operations and Product Management at Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia.