Celebrating its 30th anniversary next year, Marubeni Indonesia is proud of its long-term commitment to the Indonesian economy.
As a leading Japanese sogo shosha (general trading company), the Marubeni Group offers a wide range of equipment, commodities, natural resources and import-export solutions.
“Marubeni Indonesia is dedicated to contributing to Indonesian society, business and social welfare,” said Shinji Kasai, chief representative of Marubeni in Indonesia.
“Marubeni’s MM2100 industrial park in Bekasi prefecture has operated for over 30 years and accommodates over 180 tenants with production accounting for almost 1% of Indonesia’s total GDP. The company’s forestry business in South Sumatra has generated over 10,000 local jobs. With dynamic economic growth across the country, we are active in a number of key infrastructure projects, and our power plants provide over 20% of Indonesia’s total electricity-generation capacity.”
Environmental initiatives
Society’s coexistence with the environment has become a key aspect of modern business, and the Marubeni Group is driving green business initiatives. Marubeni Indonesia is active in the electric-vehicle bike battery business and is addressing the country’s waste challenges.
“Recycling is important here as the country has enormous waste issues,” Kasai said.
“Technology and digitization will play a role in addressing these challenges, and we have already begun a feasibility study with a local startup partner.”
Social support
Supporting promising young leaders in Indonesia is important. Marubeni Indonesia has granted scholarships to the University of Indonesia and Sriwijaya University in South Sumatra for many years.
Growth opportunities
The Indonesian economy is expected to continue growing, particularly within the middle-income consumer market. While Indonesia previously had a resource-driven economy, today there are opportunities across key service sectors, including health care.
“With a growing population and the pandemic, high-level medical services are in demand,” Kasai said.
“In 2020, we established a partnership with Siloam Hospital, the country’s largest private hospital group, and we continue improving and expanding medical services.”
Global cross-value platform
Cross-border connectivity and diversification are enabling the Marubeni Group to create innovative solutions and new values.
“Through the support of customers and suppliers across Indonesia, our existing business activities remain strong and allow us to create new businesses such as our recycling initiatives,” Kasai noted.
“We also support foreign companies investing in Indonesia and assist Indonesian companies entering global markets, including Japan. Indonesia is a great place to live and work with a mild and warm climate, great golf, good cuisine and friendly people. Marubeni Indonesia will continue strengthening its ties with partners and friends across the country.”
