PT Semen Gresik (SG), a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SMI), has recorded an increase in sales of 21 percent in the period January to April 2014. At that period, SG recorded sales of 221,000 tons.While in the same period last year, there were only 181 000 tonnes.readmore...

SG Sales in the period, most still supported by sales bag (of cement in containers) which reached 120 thousand tons.While the bulk (bulk cement) of 101 thousand tons."The increase in sales is higher than the growth in cement consumption in Jakarta, which reached 6.2 percent," said Commercial Director SG Aunur Rosyidi, told reporters on the sidelines of the gathering customer for Jakarta area in Jakarta, Sunday (8/6).

He explained that the increase is due to still kukuhnya market share (market share) SG.As for the SG market share until April to 12.1 percent in Jakarta.Seeing the development of sales, SG optimistic this year to dominate the market in Jakarta by 14 percent.Meanwhile, he added, the operation of Tuban plant capacity of 3 million tons of cement per year and Packing Plant in Ciwandan, then the supply of cement at the plant will be more smoothly.

"That way, consumers will more easily get Semen Gresik.With the availability of an adequate supply, we are optimistic to develop a market in Jakarta, "he explained.He added that cement consumption for Jakarta area in the period from January to April 2014 to reach 1.82 million tons, up 6.2 percent compared to the year 2013 amounted to 1.72 million tonnes.

"The cement consumption growth exceeds the growth of the national cement grew only 3.7 percent," he said.Meanwhile, customer gathering itself followed by 450 stores (retail) or as many as 1,400 people consisting of shopkeepers and customers bulk cement the area.

On that occasion, the SMI gives the 'Best Customer' to 10 customers platinum clusters and 15 cutomers store categories."This is a form of customer appreciation program to maintain the relationship and loyalty of all partners, we will continue to provide the highest appreciation for the support of sales partners, so that the partners can always feel the added value of the company," he said.

For information, Semen Indonesia has four cement plants that Semen Gresik, Semen Padang and Semen Tonasa Thang Long Cement Vietnam.To support market, Semen Indonesia has 22 units packing plants are equipped with multiple docks.Meanwhile, Semen Indonesia currently has 11 special ports that are scattered in several locations throughout Indonesia.

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