BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk established the Indonesia Cement Research Institute (ICRI) together with Semen Indonesia Group (SIG) on Thursday (26/11) virtually.

The synergy between BUMNs through the formation of ICRI between Semen Baturaja and SIG was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Research Collaboration in the Cement Sector.

This virtual event was attended by the Director of Production & Development at SMBR Daconi, Director of Engineering & Projects at SIG Tri Abdisatrijo, Director of Human Resources & Legal SIG Tina T Kemala Intan and SIG Production Director Benny Wendry.

The Indonesia Cement Research Institute (ICRI) was formed as a long-term investment in the business world. This research need is expected to provide a broad contribution impact.

The formation of ICRI is also a form of the company’s strategy in accordance with the 5 (five) priorities of the Ministry of BUMN and the 2020-2024 SMBR strategic initiative.

“Starting today, Semen Baturaja and SIG will go hand in hand in strategic research activities to create innovative, high-tech and environmentally friendly products, as well as to improve operational efficiency and cost leadership of the Cement Cluster.” Said Daconi

The results that will be achieved through ICRI are expected to bring the Cement cluster in Indonesia to be able to create new innovations and technologies as well as to improve operating efficiency and cost leadership of the cluster which will assist the company in achieving its target.

Quarter III SMBR performance (July – September) has shown positive results with the achievement of a net profit of Rp. 25 billion. It is hoped that with a positive start to the market and with the implementation of the efficiency program, it is hoped that the 2020 performance will also record positive results. With the synergy carried out with GIS, it is hoped that it will be able to spur the company’s performance going forward.

“Hopefully in the future, ICRI will become the best cement and building material research center in Indonesia. Of course, this is inseparable from the support and cooperation of all parties so that the goal of this synergy is achieved, ”he concluded.

Through ICRI today, SIG and Semen Baturaja will go hand in hand in strategic research activities to create innovative, high-tech and environmentally friendly products. Hopefully this synergy can run well and make a big contribution to national development. {}

BATURAJA – After the direct election process for the Chairperson of the Semen Baturaja Employees Union (SKSB) for the 2020-2023 period on August 31, 2020, which was simultaneously held at all PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) sites and M Ariansyah was elected as Chair of the 2020 SKSB until 2023.

With the election of the new SKSB Chair, on 12 November 2020 the IV MUBES activities were carried out virtually at all PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk sites. This activity was opened directly by the Director General & HR of SMBR Amrullah with the core agenda, namely the LPJ for the SKSB central management for the 2017 to 2020 period and the Handover of Position from the Chairperson of SKSB 2017 to 2020 Deddy to the Chairman of SKSB 2020 to 2023 M Ariansyah.

In the agenda of handing over the position of chairman of the SKSB for the period 2020-2023, the President Director of SMBR Jobi Triananda Hasjim gave a speech as well as giving the highest appreciation to SKSB which remains consistent in carrying out organizational activities despite all its limitations amid the current Covid-19 pandemic conditions while still implementing the protocol health well.

The SMBR management hopes for SKSB to work together and strive together for the progress of the company, whose challenges in the future will certainly be heavier, of course by encouraging the young talents of SMBR in SKSB to play a more active role and contribute positively in achieving the company’s goals and targets in the future. .

In this MUBES and SKSB handover activity, the Chairman of the National Leadership Council of the Indonesian Cement Industry Workers Union (DPN FSP ISI) Kiki Warlansyah, in this case was represented by the Secretary General of the National Leadership Council of the Indonesian Cement Industry Workers Union (DPN FSP ISI) Tedy Ramadinus and several chairmen of the Indonesian Cement Industry Union who are members of the ISI FSP (Chairman of SP Semen Padang Bung Wien Bernandino), (Chairman of SP Semen Tonasa Bung Ayik), (Chairman of SP ITP Citerup Bung Ribut), (Chairman of SP ITP Cirebon Bung Dion ), (Chairman of SP ITP Tarjun Bung Winarno) who all expressed their appreciation for their support. Hopefully the Union can always work together and be active in DPN FSP ISI and congratulations on holding MUBES IV and Handover of the elected SKSB Chair. {}

PALEMBANG – Related within the SMBR’s 46th Anniversary Celebratory events, Semen Baturaja also held gathering party that is unlike the last year; this time, it is implemented virtually on Monday (16/11) to act as a preventive measure against the spread of Covid-19.

The party was participated by the Board of Commissaries, Directors, the entirety of Semen Baturaja workers, Heads of Holding Companies under Baturaja’s Multicompanies and Daya Insani (Human Empowerment), and Semen Baturaja’s Employees’ Housewife Association.

Though there weren’t much festivity around, SMBR still managed a creativity contests for its employees, such as the 46th Anniversary Logo making contest and Short Movie contest. These contests were arranged to kindle celebratory spirit and also to push creativity and productivity of the workers during the pandemic.{}

PALEMBANG – Among the series of the SMBR annual Anniversary Celebratory events, one of them is the Service and Miletone Awarding.

This year, the awarding was done virtually on Monday (16/11) at the head office of Semen Baturaja in Palembang City in accordance to the regulated Health Protocol.

The award was given to 5 employees of SMBR from three different plant locations: Palembang, Baturaja, Lampung. The awards were symbolically presented by the Board of Directors of SMBR.

Employees of SMBR whose years of service have reached 10, 30, and 35 years were the ones qualified to receive the award.

The awarding serves as a token of appreciation by the management of SMBR towards employees for the dedication that they have shown throughout the years of working as a member of the big family of SMBR.{}