The development prospect of the grid plate production line in Indonesia

Rapid infrastructure development and industrial growth have been happening in Indonesia, the biggest economy in Southeast Asia. Of all the plastic products, the grid plates, also referred to as grating or mesh panels, have been finding more uses in flooring, walkways, industrial platforms and drainage covers. JIANGSU XINHE INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. has opened a branch office in the country of Indonesia and we have been attentive to the market trends. The opportunities for production lines of grid plates in this archipelago country are extremely promising. The major influencers and opportunities for this market are presented below.

Growing construction and infrastructure spending

The government of Indonesia has put a continued focus on infrastructure development. Airports, seaports, industrial estates and public markets are being constructed throughout the main islands, particularly on Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan. The materials used to make walkways, drainage covers and ventilation grills in these projects need to be durable, lightweight and rustproof. Common materials like steel grating can rust with the passage of time, particularly in the humid and coastal setting in Indonesia. Concrete grating is typically heavy and cannot be easily moved from one island to the next. PVC and WPC grid plates are an ideal alternative. They resist moisture, chemicals and insects. They are lightweight, thus lowering shipping costs between islands. As the construction work increases, so does the demand for grid plates. Projects can be provided in time and at a lower cost by a local grid plate production line, located close to the main population centers like Jakarta, Surabaya or Medan, rather than importing the grid plates.

Expanding agricultural and aquaculture sectors

Indonesia is a significant producer of palm oil, rubber, coffee and seafood. Grid plates are used in agricultural processing plants as anti-slip flooring and as equipment platforms. Grid plates are employed in fish farm walkways and cages in aquaculture. They are always moist and in contact with organic matter. Steel and wood wear out rapidly. PVC grid plates never require maintenance and last for years. Lots of farm owners have started to remove old floorings with grid plates, developing a continuous replacement market. JIANGSU XINHE INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. Has observed a growing number of Indonesian customers interested in grid plate production lines for agriculture and aquaculture. The major demand is being able to manufacture grid plates that have open patterns to let water and debris through yet offer a strong base.

Rising demand for industrial safety flooring

Indonesian manufacturing is growing in various industries including automotive assembly, electronic goods manufacturing, textiles and food processing. Safety is required on factory floors, especially in parts of the floor that may be slippery due to oil, water or chemicals. Grid plates provide excellent traction and drainage. They also tend to be more easily cleaned and will withstand many industrial chemicals. Each grid plate can be replaced if damaged, which helps to lower maintenance expenses, as opposed to concrete or epoxy floors. Manufacturers of grid plates are seeing a growing trend in the use of their products in industrial parks, for washdown areas and for machine platforms in factory buildings. In a few hours' drive, a local grid plate production line can provide services for multiple industrial parks, and realize just-in-time delivery, which can not be matched by the imported grid plate.

Favorable logistics within the Indonesian archipelago

Indonesia is made up of a large number of inhabited islands, namely thousands. In contrast, raw materials like PVC resin and calcium carbonate are easier to ship in bulk containers or bags. After the raw materials are brought to a local production plant, the finished grid plates can be supplied regionally. The grid plate production line designed by JIANGSU XINHE INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. is containerized and easy to transport. You can fit an entire small scale line in a single 40' container. This allows an Indonesian entrepreneur to be able to obtain this line directly at the port of Tanjung Priok and Tanjung Perak, install it at a local workshop, and start producing within a few weeks. Local production of the final product, coupled with low volume of equipment being shipped, results in a considerable cost advantage.

Support from local technical presence

Indonesian manufacturers are reluctant to invest in a new production line because of technical support and spare parts. To overcome this, JIANGSU XINHE INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. has opened a branch office in Indonesia. Local technicians provide on-site training, troubleshooting and maintenance. Local supply of spare parts for extruder, dies, pullers and cutters, minimizing downtime. This local support network gives Indonesian customers the confidence to invest. Increased competition with the installation of more lines stimulates demand for grid plates. Sustainable growth is achieved through the local production, local support, and local sales. To summarize, the large expansion of the grid plate production line market in Indonesia can be supported by the following factors: infrastructure development, agricultural requirements, safety requirements for industries, logistics, and technical support in Indonesia.