Semen Indonesia has opened a new cement packing plant in Banjarmasin, capital of South Kalimantan province, to help satisfy demand for local construction material.
A port capable of unloading 300tonnes/hour will be installed at the new plant. The plant features a silo cement storage that has two production lines that can pack 2,200bags/hour. The cost of the plant is estimated at €7.58 million (IDR 120 billion).
With the new packing plant, the company is able to reduce distribution costs and enhance efficiency, as well as support its existing operations and business expansion in Borneo.
Semen Indonesia also targets to have its total production capacity increased to 31.8 million tonnes in 2014 and to 40 million tonnes by 2017.