JAKARTA (TheInsiderStories) - German automotive industry begin assembling Mercedes Benz vehicle products premium new models in Indonesia. This was clear evidence of the commitment of Mercedes Benz group to continue to improve the existence of its products in the domestic market and export.
“We also call Mercedes-Benz to make Indonesia as a production base for the world market,” said Industry Minister Airlangga Hartanto in a press statement.
Airlangga welcomed the PT Mercedes Benz Indonesia is because in addition to providing a positive impact for the development of their business in Indonesia in the future, also be able to support the national economy as a whole.
Moreover, he continued, the national automotive industry production is targeted to reach 2.5 million units by 2020. To achieve these targets, it takes coordination and understanding of the vision and mission of the government and the automotive industry.
“Therefore, the government continues to support the automotive industry through a variety of policies in order to grow and develop this sector to contribute even more to the national economy,” he said.
Meanwhile, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia, Roelof Lamberts said the company is large enough to achieve success in 2016, with sales increasing by 11.3 percent and deliver 2,083,888 vehicles to customers worldwide.
According to him, the E-Class has become a symbol of all things including through their factory will become a competence center for the production of upscale and luxury vehicles.
Roelof delivered, the latest E-Class models have a unique tradition, with total car type sedan and estate, which sold over 13 million units worldwide, the E-Class became the best-selling vehicle in the history of Mercedes-Benz. “E-Class are assembled locally will be available in two models, with the AVANTGARDE line E 250 and E 300 with AMG Line,” he said.
Mercedes-Benz factory in Wanaherang founded in 1978 has an area of 42 hectares with its main functions include production planning, plant technology and quality management. The factory is equipped with Preparation and Logistics Center for Integrated Vehicle locally assembled vehicles and CBU.
In addition, supported by Mercedes-Benz Production System (MPS) which is implemented in the factory production line to provide continuous improvements aiming to get the best vehicle quality. Wanaherang factory is also part of a global network of Mercedes-Benz assembly, which includes production facilities in India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brazil.
On the occasion, Minister of Industry asked Mercedes Benz Indonesia to supporting the Indonesian Government program in improving the competence of a skilled workforce through education and vocational training. Training and vocational education includes aspects of management, human resource development, and infrastructure support. The program can support automotive manufacturers operating in Indonesia.