BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk
established the Indonesia Cement Research Institute (ICRI) together with Semen
Indonesia Group (SIG) on Thursday (26/11) virtually.
The synergy
between BUMNs through the formation of ICRI between Semen Baturaja and SIG was
formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Research
Collaboration in the Cement Sector.
This virtual
event was attended by the Director of Production & Development at SMBR
Daconi, Director of Engineering & Projects at SIG Tri Abdisatrijo, Director
of Human Resources & Legal SIG Tina T Kemala Intan and SIG Production
Director Benny Wendry.
The
Indonesia Cement Research Institute (ICRI) was formed as a long-term investment
in the business world. This research need is expected to provide a broad
contribution impact.
The
formation of ICRI is also a form of the company’s strategy in accordance with
the 5 (five) priorities of the Ministry of BUMN and the 2020-2024 SMBR
strategic initiative.
“Starting
today, Semen Baturaja and SIG will go hand in hand in strategic research
activities to create innovative, high-tech and environmentally friendly
products, as well as to improve operational efficiency and cost leadership of
the Cement Cluster.” Said Daconi
The results
that will be achieved through ICRI are expected to bring the Cement cluster in
Indonesia to be able to create new innovations and technologies as well as to
improve operating efficiency and cost leadership of the cluster which will
assist the company in achieving its target.
Quarter III
SMBR performance (July – September) has shown positive results with the
achievement of a net profit of Rp. 25 billion. It is hoped that with a positive
start to the market and with the implementation of the efficiency program, it
is hoped that the 2020 performance will also record positive results. With the
synergy carried out with GIS, it is hoped that it will be able to spur the
company’s performance going forward.
“Hopefully
in the future, ICRI will become the best cement and building material research
center in Indonesia. Of course, this is inseparable from the support and
cooperation of all parties so that the goal of this synergy is achieved, ”he
concluded.
Through ICRI today, SIG and Semen Baturaja will go hand in hand in strategic research activities to create innovative, high-tech and environmentally friendly products. Hopefully this synergy can run well and make a big contribution to national development. {}