PT Komatsu Remanufacturing Asia won the awards at the 55th All Komatsu QC Convention (left photo) and the 53rd Komatsu Group Safety & Health Convention (right photo).
Jakarta, 5 July 2024 – PT Komatsu Remanufacturing Asia (KRA), as the representative of Komatsu Group Indonesia, successfully achieved two international awards at the Komatsu Worldwide event. KRA received two awards in the “Gold Prize” category at The 55th (FY2023) All Komatsu QC Convention and The 53rd (FY2024) Komatsu Group Safety & Health Convention. This achievement is concrete evidence that KRA consistently innovates in workplace safety.
“The awards motivate KRA to keep innovating and prioritizing safety in every aspect of operations to achieve sustainable excellence. Additionally, KRA is committed to continuously improving production quality and efficiency through ongoing innovation while creating a safe and healthy work environment for all employees,” said President and Director of KRA, Jamalludin.
The 55th (FY2023) All Komatsu QC Convention was held in November 2023. In this event, KRA’s team, represented by the DENSUS team from the Engineering & Disassembly Department, successfully achieved the Gold Prize. The innovative project showcased at this event involves significant solutions for dismantling and reengineering processes to improve production efficiency and final output quality. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and stringent quality control methodologies, the team demonstrated that this innovation can be a key driver in achieving competitive excellence in the remanufacturing industry.
This award was attended by various teams from around the world, comprising 14 countries and involving 88 teams within the Komatsu Group. The primary focus of this convention is on quality control and innovation in production processes. The achievements awarded are concrete evidence that KRA can compete with the best companies in the world regarding innovation and quality control.
Furthermore, the 53rd Komatsu Group Safety & Health Convention occurred in June 2024. The team participating in this event was the ACYL Pro Team from the Engine Assembly & Cylinder Department of KRA, which achieved the highest award, the Gold Prize. The ACYL Pro Team presented a project to enhance workplace safety in the engine assembly and cylinder departments. This project involves developing new safety procedures, providing intensive employee training, and implementing new assembly aids to monitor and reduce the risk of workplace accidents. As a result, this innovation successfully demonstrated a significant decrease in non-ergonomic and unsafe activities, leading to an overall improvement in workplace safety.
This convention is attended by various teams from around the world, representing 12 countries and involving 44 teams within the Komatsu Group. It focuses on innovation in workplace safety and health, crucial aspects of the remanufacturing industry.
The two international achievements attained by KRA not only demonstrate KRA’s excellence in innovation and workplace safety but also strengthen the Company’s position as a leader in the global remanufacturing industry. This success also reaffirms KRA’s commitment to supporting Komatsu Group’s vision of achieving excellence through innovation and workplace safety.
Komatsu Remanufacturing Asia Overview
PT Komatsu Remanufacturing Asia (KRA), established on 17 December 1996, is located in Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur. KRA manufactures remanufactured heavy equipment products for Komartsu, focusing specifically on large components such as bulldozers, dump trucks, wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators, and motor graders to support customers operating heavy equipment in the mining sector. The shareholders of KRA are PT Komatsu Indonesia (51%) and PT United Tractors Tbk (49%).
KRA’s product lineup currently includes engines, transmissions, power modules, final drives, rear axles, main pumps, travel motors, and swing machinery. KRA’s operations are equipped with machining facilities, such as crankshaft grinding machines, metal spray equipment, line boring machines, and crack detectors to bolster and support production. KRA is dedicated to maintaining the quality of its products following high-quality management standards and ongoing operational enhancement.
United Tractors’ Overview
PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), established in 1972, is Indonesia’s largest heavy equipment distributor. The company operates in five business areas: Construction Machinery, Mining Contracting, Mining, Construction Industry, and Energy. UT is committed to promoting sustainability and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ESG United Tractors
As a world-class heavy equipment, mining, and energy company, UT has been operating in Indonesia for over 50 years. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future for Indonesia by effectively applying ESG principles. UT aims to pay attention to the environment, positively impact society, and uphold good corporate governance at all levels of its business operations. The company also strives to optimize its competencies, expertise, and strategic assets to bring added value to all stakeholders and the Indonesian people.