Having been present for more than 50 years in Indonesia, PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor (PT SIM) as a manufacturer of four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles for the Suzuki brand in Indonesia has just achieved a proud achievement, namely the achievement of 3 million production units of Suzuki cars in Indonesia in December 2022.
This achievement figure has been achieved since Suzuki produced its first car in Indonesia in 1976. As an appreciation for all parties who have played a full role in Suzuki's success in Indonesia, starting from human resources, management, to business partners, Suzuki held a ceremony for achieving 3 million production units. cars at Suzuki Cikarang production facility (16/1). The ceremonial activity was witnessed by the Commissioners, Board of Directors and 52 Suzuki Business Partner Companies who have worked together to build and develop Suzuki Indonesia to date.
President Director of PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor, Shingo Sezaki, through his remarks expressed his pride for what Suzuki Indonesia had achieved, "In accordance with our corporate mission, which is to provide high-quality, consumer-oriented products and services, Suzuki actively and consistently always committed to give the best to finally succeed in achieving the historic momentum of accumulating the production of the 3 millionth car unit.
With the rapid development of Suzuki's business which cannot be separated from the support of various parties, we certainly really appreciate and thank all employees, business partners, dealers, consumers and the Government of Indonesia for all their support and trust in Suzuki so that we are now able to arrive at this point."
Suzuki started its production journey in Indonesia with the Carry ST20 model which became the prima donna in the light commercial vehicle class in 1976. The durability and efficiency of this car have always been relied upon by businesses and businesses in various regions in Indonesia. Until now, the Suzuki Carry is still being produced with the latest generation as well as holding the highest market share in light commercial vehicles, thereby reinforcing its status as the King of Pick-ups in Indonesia.
Apart from producing commercial vehicles, PT SIM is also developing to produce various models and variants of Suzuki cars for the Indonesian and global markets in the passenger vehicle segment. Quality and high value products such as XL7, All New Ertiga, New Carry and APV are produced by the skills and experience of the best human resources at PT SIM. All commitment and hard work at PT SIM is given to give satisfaction and pride to the people of Indonesia.
Launched last year, the Suzuki All New Ertiga Hybrid, as Suzuki's pride car, was born as the 3 millionth production unit, marking a new historical point for Suzuki for 52 years in Indonesia. The presence of the All New Ertiga Hybrid is also a manifestation of Suzuki's commitment in presenting cars to meet various needs in Indonesia, as family vehicles that are comfortable, more environmentally friendly, efficient and of high value.
Yudonendito as PT SIM's Active Deputy Manufacturing Director added, "Suzuki started its work in the Indonesian automotive industry since 1976, armed with a conventional production system that still uses manual technology until now Suzuki has transformed to adopt the latest sophisticated technology and integrated drive robots to produce various units that Suzuki is proud of. . "Hopefully, Suzuki's achievements don't stop here, but can continue to exist and develop, increase production and face challenges in realizing the company's mission in the long term," he explained.
In order to support quality and consistent production activities in the long term, PT SIM has production and assembly facilities in Tambun and Cikarang which are supported by a professional workforce which currently has more than 5,000 employees. The two Tambun and Cikarang facilities play an important role for Suzuki in creating cars and motorbikes as well as components for the domestic and global markets so that they can be exported to 80 countries around the world.
"Building a business in the automotive industry in Indonesia is certainly not easy, it takes hard work and the involvement of various parties to be able to build and develop superior products that Suzuki is proud of in order to revive the automotive market in Indonesia. It takes cooperation and belief in doing their best to achieve Suzuki's success to date, and we are certainly grateful to all employees and Business Partners who have helped realize Suzuki's vision and mission for more than 50 years in Indonesia. We hope that Suzuki Indonesia can grow to be bigger and compete in the global market, "concluded Soebronto Laras, Commissioner of Suzuki Indonesia.
In addition to the ceremony for achieving three million car production units, Suzuki also held training Eco-Driving for Business Partners, which is safe and efficient driving education. This training activity was carried out as a form of responsibility and reciprocity from Suzuki for the cooperation that was built positively with Suzuki's Business Partners in Indonesia.
