Jakarta, November 24, 2025 – PT Impack Pratama Industri Tbk (IMPC) is making one of its most ambitious moves, pledging an investment of nearly Rp250 billion (USD ~15 million*) by 2026 to establish the Impack Polymer Science Institute (IPSI). This capital commitment is more than a milestone for IMPC, it is a bold investment in Indonesia’s future workforce and economic progress.
IPSI is envisioned to become ASEAN’s most respected polymer/plastics learning hub, serving industry players, students, and professionals interested in the polymer industry. Its initial purpose is clear and urgent: to close Indonesia’s skills gap, reduce unemployment, enhance workforce quality, and accelerate innovation.
At the core of its credibility is its partnership with SKZ – German Plastics Center (SKZ – Das Kunststoff Zentrum), one of Germany’s and the world’s most influential plastics institutes. With over 60 years of experience shaping global standards, SKZ now extends its expertise to Indonesia through IPSI.
Through an intensive ‘Train the Trainer’ program, IPSI’s lead instructors will be mentored directly by SKZ’s experts with both strong academic backgrounds and industrial experience. This gives IPSI an immediate competitive edge, launching not as a local training center, but as an internationally recognized education hub.
“In a time of rapid industrial change, technological innovations, and global economic uncertainty, building a stronger talent pool is no longer optional, it’s essential,” said Haryanto Tjiptodihardjo, the President Director of IMPC. “By investing in IPSI, we are opening access to world-class training, empowering people to secure better jobs, earn higher incomes, and build a more resilient future as their skills grow.
“And this is exactly what ‘Doing Well by Doing Good’ means to us, creating long-term added value for the business by doing the greater good, such as uplifting the income of people and communities. Our investment of approximately Rp250 billion (roughly USD15 million) into IPSI, covering world-class polymer training and state-of-the-art facility development, stands as a clear testament to that commitment,” continued Haryanto.
“For us at SKZ, it is a great honour and recognition to be part of this commitment. The IPSI concept is well thought out, designed to meet people’s needs, and is set to be a success. With our international ‘Train the Trainer’ programme, we are making an important contribution to this,” added Matthias Ruff, the Head of Sales Training & Research, Procuration at SKZ.
Beyond IPSI, IMPC is also allocating Rp150 billion (USD ~9 million*) for R&D over the next five years through its Impack Research and Innovation Center (IRIC), strengthening innovation across its building products and processing technologies. With these strategic investments and partnership, IMPC is not just leading the polymer industry, it is defining its future, creating enduring value for its stakeholders and for Indonesia.
About SKZ – KFE gGmbh
Founded in 1961, SKZ – Das Kunststoff-Zentrum (The German Plastics Center) is Europe’s and the world’s leading authority in polymer technology, recognized worldwide for its expertise in quality testing, certification, and industry-focused education. With over 60 years of experience, 13.000 participants, and more than 600 training and knowledge-transfer programs conducted annually, SKZ plays a pivotal role in advancing global plastics competency. Its research efforts focus on practical, market-driven innovation and continuous improvement of production technologies.
The USD figures in this press release are estimated conversions based on the exchange rate as of October 31, 2025 (USD1 = Rp16,640). Exchange rates are subjects to change, and these figures are not intended to represent fixed prices.
