Wavin (an Orbia business) opens new production facility in Indonesia
Batang-Central Java, October 3, 2024 - Today, Orbia’s Building and Infrastructure business, Wavin, formally opened its new production plant in new Grand Batang City, Indonesia.
Advancing life around the world
Sameer S. Bharadwaj, Orbia CEO commented, “This investment brings our business’ innovative water management solutions to a high need and high opportunity market. It is a decisive step on our journey to advance life around the world.”
In Indonesia, millions of people lack access to clean drinking water and safely-managed sanitation. The new site enables Orbia B&I to manufacture hot & cold water supply and soil & wastewater pipe systems (PVC, HDPE and PPR) that deliver clean water and sanitation safely and cost-effectively. To meet local customer demand, Orbia B&I is launching a proprietary product line —Wavin PVC+ pipes—to provide customers with reliable and easy-to-install wastewater drainage technologies.
The Grand Batang production facility features state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and is built on a 20-hectare (49 acre) greenfield plot. Freek Crum, Orbia Building & Infrastructure (B&I) President, added, “This new facility is a significant demonstration of Orbia B&I’s commitment to driving sustainable growth in Indonesia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. It enables us to bring our solutions to a wider market, generate jobs and stimulate economic activity in the area.” Crum added, “In addition, our new production facility opens the door to new levels of customer-centered collaboration and innovation, such as through our two on-site experience centers that will offer training and certification programs in pipe system installation for local installers.”
Infrastructure development in Indonesia
“With the completion of our site in Grand Batang, we are well prepared to meet the needs for infrastructure development in Indonesia. We will contribute to improving the quality of sanitation and water management systems across the country and the surrounding region, while remaining fully committed to growing our business in high-impact markets across India, Europe, Latin America and North America,” concluded Bharadwaj.