Batang, July 26, 2024 – PT Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang (KITB) officially began operations with an inauguration ceremony led by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, on Friday, July 26, 2024. This inauguration marks the commencement of eight crucial infrastructure utilities in the zone, including the Water Treatment Plant (IPA), Wastewater Treatment Plant (IPAL), Integrated Waste Processing Facility (TPST), Raw Water Reservoir, Apartments, Network Operation Center, Gas Station, and the KIT Batang Toll Gate.

During the inauguration event, President Joko Widodo personally visited several tenants that have begun operations at KITB. One of these is PT KCC Glass Indonesia from South Korea, which produces various high-quality glass products with a production capacity of 420,000 tons per year. Another tenant visited was PT Wavin Manufacturing Indonesia from the Netherlands, a PVC pipe industry.

On this occasion, President Joko Widodo also inaugurated the first export to the United States by PT Yih Quan Footwear Indonesia from Taiwan. Yih Quan Footwear Indonesia produces well-known shoe brands such as “Hoka” and “Converse.”

In his remarks, President Joko Widodo stated, “I urge the relevant ministers and the KITB management to actively promote this area. I see that KCC Glass has started production, the Wavin plastic pipe factory will start soon, and everything will soon begin production. Thus, in the future, KITB can become an efficient industrial zone, attract investors, and create widespread job opportunities for our people.”

Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Investment, added, “Currently, KITB has 18 companies established, and we target job creation to be fully achieved within the next ten years, accommodating around 250,000 workers. Currently, of the 18 companies, about 19,000 workers are employed with a total investment exceeding 14 trillion rupiah.”

Ngurah Wirawan, President Director of PT Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang, stated, “KITB provides comprehensive basic utilities with a focus on sustainability, including technology-based industries (SEG Solar), renewable energy usage, management of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), and environmentally friendly integrated infrastructure, Greenship Neighborhood certified residential facilities, and a sustainable and competitive business model with local workforce empowerment. We thank the government for their support. We are committed to continuously providing the best facilities for our tenants and supporting industrial growth in Indonesia.”

Also accompanying the President during the inauguration were Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi, Vice Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, and other ministry and agency officials. The presence of these ministers underscores the government's strong commitment to supporting the development of industrial zones in Indonesia.

During the event, KITB also launched a book titled “Accelerating Investment Jokowi, The Grand Batang City Breakthrough.” The book details the history of the development of KITB and the role of various ministries and agencies in realizing KITB as an investment-friendly industrial zone to enhance Indonesia's positive image in the global market.

With the inauguration of Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang, it is hoped that more investment will be realized and contribute positively to the national economy.