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The 2026 ASEAN Coating Innovation and Technology Development Conference held on August 18-19 in Jakarta, Indonesia explored how Indonesian paints and coatings manufacturers and applicators address evolving industrial requirements and global standards. Organised by Ringier Events in partnership with Indonesia’s leading industry associations, the conference was attended by professionals engaged in the paints/coatings industry, including paint applicator and end-user sectors.
The support of Indonesia’s leading industry associations enabled the gathering to have a mix of qualified delegates from the country’s well-known paints and coatings brands, automotive parts manufacturers, construction/building sector and technology providers. The event was supported by the Association of Paints Manufacturers of Indonesia (APCI), the country’s leading organisation composed of paint manufacturing companies; Indonesian Coating Association (ASCOATINDO), a professional association composed of members engaged in coating user industries and coating supplier industries, coating applicators, coating consultant services, etc. Association of Galvanizers Indonesia (Asosiasi Galvanis Indonesia or AGI), organisation dedicated to uniting and strengthening the Indonesian galvanizing industry, enhance awareness about corrosion protection through hot-dip galvanizing, and foster collaboration among industry stakeholders; Indonesia ISO Expert Association (IIEA), composed of ISO Experts in Indonesia; and Indonesian Society for Quality (ISQ), a community of individuals in Indonesia who are passionate about quality and its impact on the nation.
The conference also featured two Business Partners: Nanjing Tianshi New Material Technologies Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the research, development, and production of specialty chemical additives and advanced materials for polymer, rubber, and industrial manufacturing applications; and Anhui Black Cat Material Science Co., Ltd., which specialises in carbon black, silica, and other advanced materials used in coatings and industrial applications.
Coatings market, lead-free regulations, thermal coating techniques and production site for coatings producers
The first day of the conference provided participants with high-impact presentations from featured speakers who are experts in R&D, manufacturing and application of paints and coatings and sectors.
The presentation of Dr. R. Pujiyono, Head of Environmental Commission of the Association of Paints Manufacturers of Indonesia (APCI) focused on sustainable growth strategies for decorative and industrial coatings in Southeast Asia. With rising environmental regulations, increasing customer expectations for sustainable products, dependence on imported raw materials, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainties, companies are rethinking their long-term business strategies and success will increasingly depend on balancing business growth with sustainability, efficiency and technological innovation.
Dr. R. Pujiyono, Head of Environmental Commission, Association of Paints Manufacturers of Indonesia (APCI)
The topic on lead-free paint reformulation covered by Mr. Swapnil Mindhe, Senior Program Manager of Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP), provided an overview on the project. LEEP is an international non-profit supporting manufacturers to end the production of lead paint and has supported over 80 manufacturers to make significant progress towards lead-free paint production. Mr. Mindhe mentioned that over half of the world has adopted laws banning the production, sale, and distribution of high-lead paint, and in Southeast Asia, several countries like the Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore have already put in place regulations to either phase out or limit lead in the production of paints.
Mr. Swapnil Mindhe, Senior Program Manager, Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP)
Mr. Adhitya Fikrie, Account Manager for Indonesia, represented the Business Partner - Nanjing Tianshi New Material Technologies Co., Ltd. His presentation focused on the establishment of Nanjing Tianshi New Material Technologies Co., Ltd. in China and how it has been able to develop its wax additives to benefit the paints and coatings industry. Tianshi is the largest wax additive manufacturer in China and has been designated as a "single-champion" in manufacturing by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Its PEW-0235 is a high-melting-point PE wax micropowder, featuring excellent hand feel, outstanding scratch resistance and anti-blocking property. PEW-0251A is a specially modified PE wax micropowder with narrow molecular weight distribution; it delivers excellent transparency together with superior scratch resistance and abrasion resistance.
Mr. Adhitya Fikrie, Account Manager for Indonesia, Nanjing Tianshi New Material Technologies Co., Ltd.
Mr. Larasanto, ST, Director of CV Cipta Agung, represented ASCOATINDO and presented on the latest thermal spray coating techniques. He started his presentation by giving an overview on ASCOATINDO as an organisation of those engaged in Indonesia’s coating industry and its role in promoting the interest of its members. He then provided an introduction on corrosion and the existing methods of corrosion control – among them through coating. He stressed the advantages of thermal spray coating as a cost-efficient method of corrosion control.
Mr. Larasanto, ST, Director - CV Cipta Agung, represented Indonesian Coating Association (ASCOATINDO)
An industry overview of Indonesia was presented by Mr. Abednego Purnomo, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of PT Suryacipta Swadaya, a leading industrial estate developer and manager. PT Suryacipta Swadaya specialises in sustainable and smart industrial cities and in his presentation, Mr. Purnomo highlighted Indonesia’s advantages as an industrial manufacturing centre. In particular, Suryacipta Swadaya has become an ideal location for paints & coatings manufacturers, as well as end-users of coating such as automotive and machinery manufacturers, as well as building and construction materials manufacturers.
Mr. Abednego Purnomo, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), PT Suryacipta Swadaya
Fireproofing, corrosion-protection, smart decorative paints, hot dip galvanizing and ISO standards
Five technical presentations aimed at providing delegates with the latest information n fireproofing, corrosion-protection, smart decorative paints, as well as the techniques in hot dip galvanizing served as the highlights of the conference.
Dr. Brian Huesgen, Director, RPM Platform Group APAC of Carboline/Nullifire discussed how high-performance coatings answer the call for enhanced fireproofing. Carboline is a global manufacturer of high‑performance protective coatings, linings, and fireproofing products. He started off his presentation with the need for fire protection to protect lives and assets and also covered the different types of fireproofing options available today especially for commercial fireproofing where each part or section of the commercial structure requires specific protection. He also mentioned that Carboline is the only company that offers complete fireproofing range for commercial and petrochemical, complying with international standards for safety.
Dr. Brian Huesgen, Director, RPM Platform Group APAC, Carboline/Nullifire
Achieving long-term corrosion protection was tackled by Mr. Ade Yusra, Technical Marketing Engineer of PT Nuscaco Anti Korosi Indonesia (NAKI), who cited that the lack or insufficient information on coating selection process leads to why coating failures occur. As he stressed, coating selection is an engineering process and not a product selection exercise. Mr. Yusra enumerated the factors that should be considered in the selection of coating, such as operation condition, service environment, chemical exposure, application constraints, surface preparation and expected service life. He also mentioned some case studies and five practical lessons to guide professionals.
Mr. Ade Yusra, Technical Marketing Engineer, PT Nuscaco Anti Korosi Indonesia (NAKI)
The latest trends in smart decorative paints were presented by Mr. Achriano Toyang, Senior Research, Development and Innovation Manager of PT ICI Paints Indonesia. PT ICI Paints Indonesia is part of the AkzoNobel Decorative business. Since its inception, it has been known as a Dulux™ premium paint manufacturer that always uses high-quality and environmentally friendly materials. Mr. Toyang started with an introduction on AkzoNobel and its innovation ecosystem and its portfolio of paints. The anti-microbial paints under the Dulux™ brand provides protection from microorganism attack and enables cleaner, healthier surfaces. He also discussed the Smart Release™ Technology that provides long-lasting protection against algae and fungus, and Dulux Weathershield Core DualShield, based on the Keep Cool Technology specially formulated to keep home cooler. Lastly, Mr. Toyang discussed the company’s Dirt Resistance Paint based on the Dirt Resistance Paint Technology that keeps surfaces cleaner for longer by resisting dust, grime and stains.
Mr. Achriano Toyang, Senior Research, Development and Innovation Manager, PT ICI Paints Indonesia
The presentation of Mr. Peter Sulianto, Main Commissioner of PT Trayindo Teknik Mandiri and representative of the Technical Committee of the Association of Galvanizers Indonesia (AGI) centered on the process of hot dip galvanizing. He traced the origin of HDG and cited why it is suitable for Indonesia given its climate that raises the risk of corrosion. Since steel/iron is used as an efficient and economical construction material,
Mr. Peter Sulianto, Main Commissioner, PT Trayindo Teknik Mandiri
Another association representative is Mr. Moch Malik, Co-Founder of International Society for Digital Trust (ISDT) and Founder of Indonesian Society for Quality (ISQ), provided participants with valuable updates on ISO and digital trusts relevant in today’s dynamic coatings industry. Mr. Malik also discussed the implications of existing ISO standards - ISO 14001:2026, ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 19011:2026 – on the various sectors related to the coatings industry.
Mr. Moch Malik, Co-Founder, International Society for Digital Trust; Founder, Indonesian Society for Quality
Wrapping up the day’s sessions was the presentation of Mr. Joey Roi Bondoc, Research Director of Colliers on the ASEAN market where he gave an update on the regional market’s macroeconomic indicators and investment growth. He also showed how the coating-dependent industries, such as automotive, infrastructure, will perform in the next few years, and cited the factors that will impact the coating industry in Southeast Asia.
Mr. Joey Roi Bondoc, Research Director, Colliers
Informative Visit to PT ICI Paints Indonesia and PT Citra Galvanizing Indonesia
The ASEAN Coating Innovation and Technology Summit was capped with an industrial visit to two leading companies in the coating sector.
The first stop was the PT ICI Paints Indonesia where delegates were given an introduction on how PT ICI Paints Indonesia has been supporting national infrastructure and construction projects through its range of decorative and protective paints under the Dulux label. The PT ICI Paints team also provided an orientation about the plant, the safety standards when going around the facilities and other requirements. The delegates learned from the introduction on the various steps in the R&D, formulation, and actual production of paints from the different members of the PT ICI Paints team who also answered questions from the participants.
The second industrial visit took place at the PT Citra Galvanizing Indonesia plant where participants were greeted by the officials of the event’s association partner, the Association of Galvanizers Indonesia (AGI) headed by Mr. Harris Hendraka and Mr. Arie Haryanto, President Director of PT Citra Galvanizing Indonesia (CGI).
Mr. Harris Hendraka, CEO, Association of Galvanizers Indonesia (AGI)
Mr. Arie Haryanto, President Director, PT Citra Galvanizing Indonesia (CGI)
As Mr. Hendraka stressed in his opening remarks, AGI has been promoting the welfare of Indonesia’s galvanizers as they strive to develop products that will respond to the stringent standards of the infrastructure and construction sectors. In his speech to welcome the delegates, Mr. Haryanto, provided an overview on CGI, and how it has grown over the years noting that being a pioneer in HDG process, the company has made great strides in the process of protecting steel materials to ensure long-term use, especially in infrastructure. The delegates were able to see the various steps in hot dip galvanizing as they were toured around the facility with CGI team explaining the importance of each step in ensuring the quality of the finished product.
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