Monday, December 4, 2023

Sinar Mas Group to Build 'Asia's Largest' Pulp and Paper Mill

Jakarta Globe
May 12, 2015 | 3:12 pm
SHARE
Sinar Mas Group Managing Director Gandi Sulistyo. (SP Photo/Ito)
Sinar Mas Group Managing Director Gandi Sulistyo. (SP Photo/Ito)

Jakarta. Sinar Mas Group, one of Indonesia's largest conglomerates, says the pulp and paper mill it plans to build in Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra, will help Indonesia compete globally.

The mill, which will be operated by Sinar Mas subsidiary OKI Pulp & Paper Mills, will be the largest in Asia, the company says, and is scheduled to start operating in 2016 or 2017.

“The mill will help Indonesia’s pulp and paper industry compete globally. We are now ranked 8th but we have the capability to be in the top three," Sinar Mas Managing Director Gandi Sulistyanto told news portal Tempo.co on Monday.

OKI is a subsidiary of Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), Sinar Mas’ pulp and paper holding company and one of the world’s largest in the industry. OKI focuses on producing tissue paper, packaging and other paper products. APP’s products are sold in more than 120 countries across all six inhabited continents.

Advertisement

Tags: Keywords:
SHARE

POPULAR READS


Business 3 hours ago

Indonesia to Launch Tourism Fund Next Year

The Indonesia Tourism Fund aims to manage Rp 2 trillion (about $129 million) in the first year, according to Minister Sandiaga Uno.
Business 4 hours ago

Chery Invests $16 Million in Shared EV Assembly Plant in Indonesia

The facility in Pondok Ungu, Bekasi, operates in collaboration with local company Handal Indonesia Motor.
News 6 hours ago

OECD to Decide on Indonesia’s Accession This Month

Indonesia receives overwhelming support for its candidacy at the 38-membered OECD, according to a senior government official.
News 9 hours ago

11 Bodies Recovered after Marapi Eruption, and 12 Climbers Still Missing

About 75 climbers had started their way up the nearly 2,900-meter (9,480-foot) mountain on Saturday and became stranded.
News 9 hours ago

Jokowi Denies Allegations of Asking KPK to Halt Setya Novanto's Graft Case

Jokowi said he had requested the State Secretariat to review his past schedules, confirming that the alleged meeting never took place.

Popular Tag


Opini Title

COPYRIGHT © 2023 JAKARTA GLOBE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED