2018 ASEAN 2-Wheeler Manufacturing and Sustainability Summit

The summit was organized by Ringier Trade Media Ltd and supported by Indonesia Motor Association, Indonesian Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Vietnam Association of Supporting Industries, Metal and Machining Association ASPEP.

The event offered a great opportunity to network with industry professionals involved in the latest battery technology advancements, engineered plastics materials, applications of high-efficiency machines and manufacturing techniques. Taking into consideration that Asia Pacific as a whole accounts for 80% of all global new motorcycle sales by volume, in which 65% of that is being sold in Indonesia.

The event started with a welcome address by Amber Chang on behalf of Ringier Trade Media Ltd President Michael Hay. It was followed by theme address on Indonesia's Motorcycle Industry by Johnny Darmawan Danusasmita, Vice Chairman of KADIN Indonesia and Member of National Economic and Industrial Committee.

Opportunities in motorcycle market

Indonesia is the sixteenth largest economy in the world by nominal GDP and is the seventh largest in terms of GDP (PPP). With GDP forecasted to reach US$1.3 trillion and urban population expected to grow by 21 million new inhabitants by 2020 large urban centres will emerge as a driving force for 2-wheeler growth. With poor public transportation, 2-wheelers are the optimal mode of transportation – cheap usage and maintenance costs, high mobility and surprising capability of enduring harsh conditions and heavy loads make them perfect for urban environment resulting in over 105 million units operating currently on Indonesian roads.

Industry leaders keynote speech

There were a total of 14 keynote addresses in two days from Tri Wahono Brotosanjoyo, Department Head of Government Relation, PT. Nissan Motor Indonesia, Qi Chen, Senior Staff Engineer, Infineon Technologies Australia Pty Ltd, Dr. Horizon Gitano, CTO Focus Applied Technologies, Focus Applied Technologies, Phuc Duong, Member of Executive Committee - VASI, Makino Vietnam, Chana Yiangkamolsing, Assist Prof.Dr., EVAT (Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand), Oei Jam Tjhioe, ASPEP, Erick Hadi, Chief Executive Officer, PT. Electronic Science Indonesia, Daniel Sundjojo, Business Development Manager, JATO Dynamics, Jacky Wong, Sales Manager, L.K. Machinery Corp., Frans Mandeko, Business and Technology Development Manager, Dharma Group, Dyan Dilato, Director of Safety motorcycle, Ikatan Motor Indonesia, and Foo Keat Cheah, Business Development Manager, Ever Polymer Co. Ltd

Guided tour

In the afternoon of the second day, a guided tour to visit Astra Museum, was facilitated by Ringier Trade Media. The tour featured a small exhibition of custom made models of some of the first machines and cars which Astra had launched in the past that were available for a rare viewing.

Conclusion

The event was supported by Infineon, Ever Polymer Co., Ltd, CPChemie Resources, LK Machinery, Sanyang Motor,Solvay, Shenzhen Yuehuihuang Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. and Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd.

Ringier Trade Media is committed to providing a valuable platform for the global industry to come and do business, and strives to deliver excellence year on year. We will continue to work closely with the industry and key players within, to create the definitive meeting and marketplace for ASEAN’s 2-wheeler manufacturing and sustainability. Thank you for your continuing support and we hope you enjoyed this year’s event. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!