Strengthening Solidity, SMBR Holds 2022 Distributor Gathering

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BANDUNG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) has just held a Distributor Gathering in 2022 from 05 to 06 October 2022 at El Hotel Royale Bandung with the theme “NEW JOURNEY TO THE TOP”.
The event started with a Gala Dinner which was full of intimacy between SMBR Management and all Distributors and Expeditors who were present while still paying attention to health protocols. The event was opened by Marketing Director Mukhamad Saifudin.

Management gives appreciation in the form of rewards to the three best distributors for their outstanding performance throughout the first semester of 2022. These distributors include PT Tunas Surya Bumindo, CV Samudra Panca Jaya and CV Sumber Niaga.

“We give this award to the best Distributor for giving brilliant achievements. We also do not forget to thank the other Distributors who also have contributed and continue to support the achievement of the sales target of Semen Baturaja.” said Saifudin in his speech.

The rewards in the form of Certificates of Appreciation and Precious Metals were handed over directly by Marketing Director Mukhamad Saifudin, Finance & Risk Management Director Tubagus M Dharury and General & HR Director Gatot Mardiana.

This event was also enlivened by the appearance of the guest star who graduated from Indonesian Idol “Delon”, a typical dance of Bumi Pasundan and the distribution of door prizes.

The second day, the Company scheduled the Signing of the Distributor Contract Addendum, Developing Strategic Selling Seminar by Markplus Institute, Socialization of the Integration of SMBR with Semen Indonesia Group (SIG) and presentation of the Q4 2022 sales target and sales plan for 2023.

“The Company is greatly helped by the brilliant performance of the Distributors and Expeditors in achieving sales targets. We really appreciate the cooperation that has been established so far and we hope that in the future it will continue to run well.” he added.

With this Distributor Gathering, it is hoped that the relationship will be stronger and can increase the solidity between Semen Baturaja, distributors and forwarders in facing various upcoming challenges, so that the targets that have been set can be realized.

The series of gathering events closed with a tour to The Great Asia Africa, Lembang.{}

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Staying as Market Leader in South Sumatra Region, Semen Baturaja Optimistic to Reach Target in 2022

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) held an online Public Expose on Tuesday (13/09) to comply with Indonesia Stock Exchange Regulation Number I-E concerning Obligation to Submit Information. On this occasion, Daconi as the President Director of PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk explained the positive achievements that the Company has achieved throughout the half of 2022.

After the Covid-19 pandemic, the growth of the cement industry in Indonesia is getting better. The total demand for National Cement in Semester I/2022 reached 29.4 million tons, an increase of 1.2% compared to the same period the previous year. However, this growth was not in line with demand on the island of Sumatra, which actually fell by 1.6% (yoy).

In the midst of the decline in demand, SMBR was able to record sales volume growth of up to 5% (yoy) or 890,136 tons. SMBR cement sales from the retail segment increased by 4.9% and the project segment increased by 1.9%. In terms of composition, SMBR’s cement sales are still dominated by the retail segment as last year.

The sales volume growth boosted SMBR’s revenue and net profit which also grew positively. SMBR recorded a revenue increase of 8% (yoy) to Rp825.5 billion until June 2022.

“In fact, SMBR’s net profit increased significantly to 495% or Rp. 15.78 billion compared to last year.” Daconi said.

In Semester I/2022, SMBR’s financial position was quite good, as seen from the maintained total assets, liabilities (liabilities) and equity as well as the final cash and cash equivalents (Nett Cash) which increased compared to the previous year.

SMBR’s positive performance is inseparable from strategic initiatives that have been implemented by Management, starting from the Cost Leadership through SMBRGO45 Program, Strengthen Market Positioning and Competency Improvement of Employees.

In the Cost Leadership initiative, SMBR carries out various cost efficiency efforts in various fields. Management also strengthens Market Positioning, including through structuring sales channels and expanding sales area coverage through digital platforms so that sales volume is able to grow amid declining demand.

The Competency Improvement of Employee initiative focuses on efforts to create superior and professional human resources by developing a talent management system.

Thanks to positive performance achievements throughout Semester I/2022 and supported by a number of strategic initiatives that have been carried out, Management is increasingly optimistic that it will be able to achieve the target by the end of 2022.

Furthermore, SMBR will continue to encourage improvements in operational patterns and development efforts to be more in line with sustainability principles, especially in facing challenges in the cement industry in the future, such as increasing the use of alternative fuels and substitute materials as well as supporting the government’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions. {}

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Improve Silviktur System Implementation – SMBR Inaugurates Durian Gardens and Distribution of Plant Seeds to Adiwiyata Schools

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) held the Inauguration of Durian Gardens and Distribution of Plant Seeds to Adiwiyata Schools in commemoration of World Environment Day which fell on June 5, 2022. This activity was held on Friday (8/7) at the Baturaja Factory Area.
The event was attended by the Director of Production and Development (Dirprod) of SMBR Suherman Yahya, the Head of the Environmental Service of Ogan Komering Ulu Regency (DLH of OKU Regency) who was represented by the Secretary of DLH OKU Regency H. Bahruddin and Adiwiyata School Trustees in OKU Regency.

The inauguration of the Durian Garden was marked by a ribbon cutting by the Director of Prod SMBR and the Secretary of DLH OKU District. Followed by planting durian trees by both parties.
SMBR itself has always been committed to doing reforestation in the Company’s environment. This activity is one of a series of programs that have been carried out by SMBR. This durian plantation uses a silvicultural system in the hope of increasing the biodiversity in the vicinity.

Suherman said this is a form of SMBR’s commitment to continue implementing the reforestation program through the Silviculture System which has been carried out since 2017.

“SMBR has planted more than 10,000 trees in the Baturaja Factory Area which is in line with SMBR’s vision to become the leading Green Cement Based Building Material Company in Indonesia,” he added.

Not only the inauguration of the Durian Gardens, SMBR in synergy with DLH Kab OKU created the “Tree Planter School” Program which is an environmental conservation program from SMBR, this program supports environmental conservation and care through the Adiwiyata School. Adiwiyata School is one of the programs of the Ministry of Environment in order to encourage the creation of knowledge and awareness of school residents in an effort to preserve the environment.

SMBR gave appreciation through certificates of appreciation to five schools that won the title of Adiwiyata School in OKU Regency which had contributed and supported environmental conservation. This activity is also one of the Corporate Social Responsibility programs in the Environmental Sector.

“Not only a charter, we also give Plant Seeds to Adiwiyata School in the form of durian, guava, avocado, tamarind seeds. Hopefully the school residents have a healthy environment and care about the environment,” he concluded.

The activity was closed with an award from SMBR to DLH OKU Regency which was symbolically given by the Director of Prod of SMBR to the Secretary of DLH OKU Regency for guidance in the field of Environment. {}

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Supporting Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery, Semen Baturaja Wins Best Stand II for the Category of BUMN, BUMD and Private Company in the Sriwijaya Expo Event

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) participated in the Sriwijaya Expo event which was held on 2-6 July 2022 at Plaza Venue Dempo Jakabaring Sport City (JSC).

The Sriwijaya Expo event which is held annually by the South Sumatra Provincial Government this time is deliberately held in conjunction with the VI National Recreational Sports Festival (FORNAS). So that the Sriwijaya Expo can be enjoyed by all Indonesian people because the FORNAS event is attended by participants from 34 provinces.

In this Sriwijaya Expo event, SMBR displayed Cement Products and derivative products such as Porous Concrete and Cement Mortar. In addition, SMBR also provides information on purchasing cement online through the Tokopedia marketplace on the Semen Baturaja Official Account. There are many attractive offers and discounts that buyers can get by ordering through Tokopedia.

Not only is the flagship product of Semen Baturaja which is Sturdy and Durable, but the SMBR Partners’ MSME products also enliven the event. Another interesting thing about the SMBR booth at the Sriwijaya Expo was the honey product that was cultivated from the conservation of the Semen Baturaja mining area. This product is one proof that SMBR is a company that cares about the environment in accordance with its vision, namely to become the Leading Green Cement Based Building Material Company in Indonesia.

The excitement of the Sriwijaya Expo event did not escape the presence of visitors, the majority of whom were residents of Palembang City. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, this has been the start of major events organized by the Palembang City Government. Until the last day of the Expo, the SMBR booth had been visited by 1,591 people. SMBR also distributed souvenirs to visitors by participating in the games that had been prepared.

As one of the cement companies in South Sumatra, SMBR maintains its brand image in the Sriwijaya Expo to loyal customers in Palembang City. Not only that, this is also a positive side of SMBR in supporting economic progress in South Sumatra Province. SMBR hopes that through this event, Indonesian people will know more about Semen Baturaja.

At the end of the event, SMBR also won the Best Stand II award for the category of BUMN, BUMD and Private Company in the 2022 Sriwijaya Expo Event. The award was given directly by the Governor of South Sumatra which was received symbolically by SMBR Senior Manager Corporate Social Responsibilty Gili Aprial Braja on Wednesday (6 /7) at the venue of the event.

“This award cannot be separated from the interesting concept and promotions that SMBR provides,” added Gili.{}

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Success Reached a Score of 99.87% in Fulfillment of TKDN. Semen Baturaja Ready to Support the P3DN Program

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) successfully achieved a very satisfactory score of up to 99.87% in fulfilling the Domestic Content Level (TKDN) of 8 products registered through the Ministry of Industry’s Increased Use of Domestic Products (P3DN) Program.

There are eight SMBR products that have been certified TKDN including, White Clay (score 99.87%), Clinker (score 97.62%), Bulk Type V OPC (score 92.78%), OPC Type I Bulk (score 92.59 %), Bulk PCC Cement (score 92.06%), Bulk Type II OPC (score 91.08%), OPC Type I Zak 50 Kg (score 83.91%), and Cement PCC Zak 50 Kg (score 81, 01%).

In supporting the government’s efforts to strengthen industrial progress and domestic products, SMBR as one of the State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) has provided product consistency with a very satisfactory TKDN score.

“This increase in the use of TKDN is expected to be able to accelerate the level of national productivity in order to support economic recovery after Covid 19.” said Daconi, President Director of SMBR.

In accordance with the Presidential Instruction of the Republic of Indonesia (Inpres) Number 2 of 2022 concerning the Acceleration of Increasing the Use of Domestic Products and Products of Micro, Small Business and Cooperatives, the Company is fully committed to developing and supporting domestic industries.

BUMN itself is expected to be a pioneer in increasing the use of domestic products which has become a priority for the government going forward. In accordance with the government’s target of increasing TKDN in the RJPMN in 2020 by 43.3%, increasing to 50% in 2024.

“We have also provided socialization about TKDN to all employees in optimizing SOE P3DN with the hope that the TKDN score at SMBR can increase even better,” he concluded. {}

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Semen Baturaja Wins Best State Owned Enterprise & Top 50 Mid Capitalization of Public Listed Companies (Mid Cap PLCs) in the 13th IICD Corporate Governance Award 2022

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Best State Owned Enterprises & Top 50 Mid Capitalization of Public Listed Companies (Mid Cap PLCs)” with Good Governance Practices

JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) succeeded in realizing its commitment to Good Corporate Governance (GCG) by winning the “Best State Owned Enterprise” award as well as obtaining the “Top 50 Mid Capitalization of Public Listed Companies (Mid Cap PLCs)” with Good Corporate Governance Practices. Good governance at the 13th Indonesia Institute for Corporate Directorship (IICD) Corporate Governance Award 2022 held at the Financial Hall, Graha CIMB Niaga, Jakarta on Friday (27/05).

The award was presented by the Vice Chairman of Research IICD Lukas Setia Atmaja and received directly by the President Director of SMBR Daconi. SMBR is considered as one of the best public companies in its commitment to implementing Good Corporate Governance (GCG).

The event was also attended by the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2009 – 2014 period, Boediono, the Minister of Communication and Information for the 2014-2019 period, Rudiantara, and IICD Chairman Sigit Pramono.

“This award is a form of appreciation for the hard work of all SMBR levels in developing and implementing GCG principles in all work units. We will continue to maintain and improve good governance so that we are able to maintain stakeholder trust and always be the leading public company in implementing GCG,” said Daconi.

The IICD event again gave awards to issuers who had implemented good corporate governance (GCG) practices in the previous year and were not involved in serious cases that conflicted with GCG principles at The 13th IICD Corporate Governance Awards.

The assessment is carried out on 200 issuers with the largest and medium market capitalizations listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, where in conducting the assessment they are divided into 2 groups, namely 100 issuers with the largest market capitalization (big cap) and 100 issuers with medium market capitalization (mid cap). supported by 10 assessors.

SMBR is included in the middle market capitalization group (Mid Cap PLCs) and has received an assessment score based on the Asean CG Scorecard. The results of the assessment of these 200 issuers were presented by James Simanjuntak after the opening of the event.
GCG practices in the Company have received awards from year to year. In 2021 SMBR won Best Overall & Top 50 Mid Capitalization The 12th IICD Corporate Governance Award 2021 and Top 50 Mid Capitalization Public Listed Company The 11th IICD Corporate Governance Award 2019.

“Thank you for the support from all parties, so that SMBR is able to implement good corporate governance with the hope that SMBR will always be a company with the best GCG practices every year.” he concluded.{}

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Industry 4.0 Transformation: SMBR is Ready to Implement Industry 4.0 Processes Through AI-Based Technology Development

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) has carried out the Indonesia Industry 4.0 Readiness Index (INDI 4.0) assessment with an assessment score of 3.0 based on the expose of INDI 4.0 verification results on December 10, 2021 by the Center for Materials and Technical Goods ( B4T). This score shows that SMBR is at the Mature Readiness level.

The assessment is in order to measure the company’s level of readiness to transform towards industry 4.0 in accordance with the follow-up to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of SOEs and the Ministry of Industry regarding the Implementation of the Indonesia Industry 4.0 Readiness Index (INDI 4.0) for SOEs.
SMBR is currently preparing for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology. This program is one of the Company’s efforts in preparing the company to transform towards industry 4.0 and is a form of support for the Making BUMN 4.0 Program as part of the Making Indonesia 4.0 Program.

In 2021, SMBR has implemented the Intelligence Process Control System in the pyroprocessing (combustion) process and is planning to continue in the milling process. In addition, in 2022, SMBR also plans to implement AI-based Predictive Maintenance for main plant equipment.

“The development of AI-based Predictive Maintenance is targeted to be ready for application in December 2022.” said Director of Production and Development of SMBR Daconi.

Currently, SMBR has formed an Industry 4.0 Transformation team which aims to prepare SMBR to transform towards industry 4.0 with a target score of 3.5 in 2024.
The Company supports this industrial 4.0 transformation program because along with the times, the Company must be able to keep up with technological developments. Through the implementation of industry 4.0, the Company will be able to improve product quality, increase productivity, and a more efficient production process so that it is expected to be able to increase competitiveness and can further support the progress of the Indonesian economy.

“We strive to build a smart and efficient factory operating system to produce quality cement products.” he added.

Not only that, the implementation of the industrial 4.0 process through the development of AI-based technology will strengthen IT operational systems and cyber security, as well as prepare competent human resources, while continuing to prioritize excellent service in ensuring customer satisfaction.{}

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SMBR Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the South Sumatra Regional Police to Secure National Vital Objects

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PALEMBANG – In an effort to maintain a conducive security situation in operational activities and the company’s National Vital Object, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) signed a memorandum of understanding with the South Sumatra Regional Police on Wednesday (09/03) at the South Sumatra Police Headquarters.
The signing of this memorandum of understanding was carried out directly by SMBR President Director Jobi Triananda Hasjim and South Sumatra Regional Police Chief Inspector General Toni Harmanto.


The event was also attended by the main officials in the ranks of the South Sumatra Police Headquarters, the South Sumatra Regional Police PJU, while the SMBR management representatives were attended by the General Director and HR Amrullah, the Vice President Corporate Secretary Doddy Irawan, the HR & GA Vice President Fitria Margaretha and other staff.


“I hope that this collaboration and security assistance from the South Sumatra Police can increase synergy in terms of securing vital objects at SMBR.” Jobi said
Through this collaboration, it is hoped that the South Sumatra Regional Police can ensure the passage of security activities, anticipate potential disturbances and enforce law related to SMBR operational activities in the South Sumatra region.


SMBR itself has been registered as a national vital object of the industrial sector in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia Number 466/M-IND/Kep/8/2014 so that the company’s industrial area deserves security protection.


“With this collaboration, it will increase the security and comfort of investing in Indonesia and provide a sense of security for stakeholders and employees.” he concluded.{}

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SMBR Reaches 372% Net Profit Increase in 2021

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) again scored a positive performance in 2021 where SMBR was recorded to be able to penetrate an increase in net profit of 372% compared to the previous year.

In the midst of the oversupply of the national cement industry and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as well as rising pressures for coal commodities, the Company is working hard by carrying out various strategic initiatives to provide its best performance in 2021.

“The improvement in the national economy in 2021, which is indicated by Indonesia’s economic growth of 3.69% and the growth of the construction sector of 2.81%, has prompted an increase in cement demand in Sumatra, which is the SMBR market area, by 2.5% throughout 2021,” he said. M. Jamil Director of Finance and Risk Management SMBR.

SMBR posted an increase in sales volume of 1%, and revenue of Rp. 1.75 trillion, an increase of 2% from revenue in 2020.

The company also managed to reduce the cost per ton in 2021 by 4% compared to the previous year. The success of the cost leadership program implemented by the Company in 2021 is one of the main keys to the Company’s success in increasing EBITDA by 7% with a value of Rp 446 billion from the previous year.

“The cost leadership strategy has a positive impact on the Company. We have succeeded in carrying out this cost leadership by making efficiency and optimizing factories to produce products at an efficient cost.” he added.

SMBR’s financial burden decreased to Rp 180.4 billion. This caused the company’s net profit to soar and record a net profit of IDR 51.82 billion, reaching 372% (yoy) compared to 2020.{}

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The 47-YEAR-SMBR GO DIGITAL “Grow Up with Digital Transformation”

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PALEMBANG – BATURAJA – PANJANG, Right on the 14th of November 2021 PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) to commemorate her birthday, which this year SMBR reached the age of 47 years old. Since its establishment until the current age, Semen Baturaja has many challenges and a variety of business dynamics. But thanks to the support of all parties, SMBR able to pass on and adapt to these changes.

One of the changes most of us feel during the last two years this is how we can still run the business process in the midst of a Pandemic that is still ongoing. SMBR take advantage of advances in technology quite well on all fronts, from the production side we have successfully implemented the production process is eco-friendly, on the side of the sales we have collaborated with Tokopedia for sale online and some time ago we have also been doing soft launching application Build Id is an application that we believe will be able to be the solution provider of building materials for the consumer and is currently still in the stage of refinement. As well as the utilization of digital technology other unit supporting.

For the achievement of the performance of the SMBR up to the third quarter of 2021. From the revenue side, SMBR increased by 5.5%, if compared with the third quarter of 2020. This year there is a rise in the price of coal, which is quite significant. Coal price Reference (HBA) September 2021 has increased 97,8%, or nearly two times against the price of January 2021, where it greatly affects the cost of production. The company is required to perform efficiency in all sectors in order to remain competitive. We hope SMBR can close in 2021 with performance of the positive and grow from the previous year.

On this occasion, the Management invites all members of the Semen Baturaja to continue to work harder, smarter and upholding the cost efficiency on all fronts, so the targets that have been proposed can be achieved.

Don’t forget at the moment of Birthday SMBR 47th there are 136 people the recipient of honors and Awards Setya Karya over his tenure for 35, 25, 20 and 10 years. On the site Palembang, there are 49 people, Baturaja 81 people and a Length of 6 people.

The board of directors and the entire family SMBR congratulate the employees who get a Mark of Merit and Award Setya Karya at the moment of birthday, hopefully the performance and contribution of the employees during the join in the SMBR can become acts of worship as well as get the reward and blessing of Almighty God.

Hopefully the Awards and honours that have been given, it can be a motivation for all employees to work and to work better in supporting the improvement of the performance of the Company.{}

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