PT Polygroup Manufaktur Indonesia Officially Grand Opening, Marking the Launch of Indonesia's First Christmas Tree Factory

November 13, 2024

Kendal, November 13, 2024 – PT Polygroup Manufaktur Indonesia held the grand opening of its new factory located in the Kendal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Central Java. This factory will be the first and largest Christmas tree factory in Indonesia. Previously, Polygroup had become a leading global company with four production facilities spread across China and Mexico.

 

The company's journey began with a simple promise made by Paul Cheng to his son, whom he could not afford a Christmas tree for him at the time. "That simple wish and promise inspired me to start the factory in 1989, with the goal of creating Christmas trees for my son and for families around the world. Today, Polygroup has grown into the world’s leading manufacturer of artificial Christmas trees," said Paul Cheng, Founder and Chairman of Polygroup.

 

Polygroup has rapidly expanded its reach as a global manufacturer of seasonal decorations, specializing in artificial Christmas trees, decorative lights, and other seasonal ornaments. The company also produces other home decoration products such as floats and inflatable pools. The company supplies the global market through its brands Evergreen Classic, Lumations, and Funsicle. Polygroup's products have been distributed to various countries, including the United States, Europe, and Asia.

 

The opening of the new factory is part of the company's strategy to strengthen production capacity and expand its distribution network globally. This factory is the first in Southeast Asia, with an investment value of IDR 1.7 trillion. The number of jobs created by this factory is estimated to reach 2,000 people when it begins operations and increase to 6,000 workers by 2025 after Polygroup is fully operational. Meanwhile, the revenue of this year is expected to reach USD 15 million, with a target for significant growth to USD 150 million by 2027.

 

"We are very excited about the opening of this new factory, which will not only increase our production capacity, but also contribute to regional economic growth. Moreover, by being located in a Special Economic Zone, we can take advantage of a range of facilities, which will help make our operations more efficient and enhance our competitiveness in the global market,” said Elmer Cheng, CEO of PT Polygroup Manufaktur Indonesia.

 

Juliani Kusumaningrum, Executive Director of the Kendal SEZ, who attended the grand opening, also welcomed the presence of Polygroup. “Being located in the SEZ, we hope that Polygroup will fully benefit from fiscal incentives and regulatory ease. In addition, we welcome the presence of Polygroup which is not only a pioneer of the Christmas tree industry in Indonesia, but also as an industry that has a strong commitment to implementing sustainable principles. This is in line with Kendal SEZ’s target to realize the Green Industry in the park," said Juliani.

 

PT Polygroup Manufaktur Indonesia is committed to implementing environmentally friendly practices, including the use of renewable energy. The company also runs a strict reduction, reuse and recycling program, and integrates sustainability principles into its production processes. This is part of the company's commitment to implementing a more sustainable and responsible production system.