December 16, 2024
PT VOK Electrical Appliances Indonesia officially
held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new factory in Kendal Special Economic
Zone (KEK), Central Java. The deputy government of Kendal Regency, Head of the
Kendal Regency Manpower Office, Head of the Kendal SEZ Administrator, and other
stakeholders were also present to witness the momentum of the start of the
construction of this factory.
PT VOK Electrical Appliances Indonesia itself is a
company from China that has more than 30 years of experience in the production
of household appliances. Products produced such as washing machines and
refrigerators are distributed to various countries. In Indonesia alone, the
investment allocated for the construction of the VOK factory reaches USD 100
million, with a projected workforce of 2000 people. The factory is targeted to
be operational by October 2025.
According to Hong Gang, President Director of PT
VOK Electrical Appliances Indonesia, the company chose Kendal as its business
expansion location due to its strategic location with integrated
infrastructure, ease of licensing, and favorable tax incentive facilities. “We
are very pleased to be able to carry out this groundbreaking as the first step
of our major expansion in Indonesia. Kendal SEZ provides us with many
advantages, and we believe that the various facilities and incentives available
will be a driving force for the company's growth.”
Juliani Kusumaningrum as Executive Director of KEK
Kendal also welcomed the construction of this factory “Of course we are very
supportive of the presence of PT VOK Electrical Appliances Indonesia in KEK
Kendal. The existence of this factory will provide great benefits, both in
terms of job creation and other positive impacts on the regional economy. We
are also committed to supporting and assisting the company in every process
until it operates later.”
The presence of PT VOK Electrical Appliances
Indonesia in Kendal SEZ also complements the growing electronics industry in
Kendal Regency. Data as of November this year shows that out of 121 companies,
the electronics industry in Kendal Industrial Zone is growing and occupies the
second largest industry type after fashion (textile and garment).
A Chinese company with more than 30 years of
experience in the production of household appliances, PT VOK Electrical
Appliances Indonesia held a groundbreaking ceremony at Kendal Industrial Park.
The products produced include washing machines and
refrigerators that are distributed to various countries. In Indonesia alone,
the investment allocated for the construction of the VOK factory reaches USD
100 million, with a projected workforce of 2000 people. The factory is targeted
to be operational by October 2025.
The presence of PT VOK Electrical Appliances
Indonesia in KIP also complements the growing electronics industry in Kendal
Regency. Data as of November this year shows that out of 121 companies, the
electronics industry in Kendal Industrial Estate is growing and is the second
largest industry type after fashion (textile and garment).