Some Indonesian
entrepreneurs have proven to have sufficient competitiveness, able to support
quality products in the US market, and in the end, make Indonesia a product
supply chain in the United States. In the end, they can also improve bilateral
appreciation of Indonesia and the US, produce better economic growth, both in
Indonesia and in the US. This statement was made by Indonesian Ambassador to the
United States, Budi Bowoleksono, in “2015 Indonesian Ambassador’s Trade
Appreciation Night” at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington, United States.
Five US companies, which received
Indonesian Ambassador award in the field of trade, are Ethan Allen Design,
Inc., American Furniture Manufacture, Inc., Design Selamat, Under Armour, Inc.,
and McCormick and Company, Inc. US employers have praised Indonesian embassy
appreciates all the five companies, as they have been utilizing healthy investment
credentials, business, and labor from Indonesia, which have been started in the
past as well as the new ones.
“Basically, these companies
recognize the competitiveness of Indonesia and choose products from Indonesia
to become an integral part companies represent furniture sector, accessories,
furnishings, clothing and footwear, and spices and seasoning. Indonesian Trade
Attache in Washington DC, Made Marthini, revealed that the five companies that
have constantly praised Indonesian workers who are skilled and reliable, for
example, Indonesia’s ingenuity in design and production. Te five winners were
proposed to receive Primaduta award in the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2015,
“said Made.
“This award is to emphasize that a
successful bilateral trade will generate economic growth and employment, both
in Indonesia and in the United States,” Budi said during the award giving
ceremony. He said that in 2014, Indonesia’s exports to the United State reached
nearly USD 28 billion, with a surplus enjoyed by Indonesia. “Therefore, it is
expected to maintain bilateral trade with the United States so that it can
continue to increase surplus for Indonesia,” he said.
Director of American Manufacture
Company, Inc. and President of Indonesia-US Business Council, appreciates Harry
Chou, Indonesian businessman, for his commitment and the high quality of its
products. He said that the company might not be able to meet the demand which
is quite difficult from the thousand of hotels requesting product furnishings
and room design quickly, but it can be satisfied by Indonesian manufacturers.
Deputy Director of Apparel Sourcing
Under Armour, Peter Gilmore, said that Indonesian entrepreneurs are relatively
newcomers in the US market, but showing a quite good growth. “The purchase of
Under Armour from Indonesian entrepreneurs, especially footwear, increased 75%
in 2014 and 2015. Foot worker is a product of Footwear Under Armour with the
fastest growth,” said Peter. Deputy Director of Government Affairs and Taxes of
McCormick and Company, Inc., Paul Nolan, stated that Indonesia has become an
important component in the supply chain of spices trade by the company.
“Cinnamon, black pepper, white
pepper, nutmeg, vanilla and cloves are the most iconic, important and poplar
products in the US and in the world that will encourage even greater demand for
Indonesian herbs and species, “said Paul. Meanwhile, in the field of furniture,
Indonesia is a major destination of US companies that want to get high quality
furniture in a sustainable manner.
President of Selamat Desain,
Thatcher Davis, appreciates Indonesian craftsmen skilled in making
environmentally friendly, but trendy furniture. President CEO, and Chairman of
the Board of Ethan Allen Design, Inc., Farooq Kathwary, said that many
advantage of working with Indonesia is its history of expertise, workers with
the spirit of learning. Investment made in technology, and a high work ethic
held by the workers and the management, “said Kathwary.
Currently, five major Indonesian
export products to the US include clothing, footwear, rubber, seafood, and
furniture. While, Indonesian five major exports to the US include aircraft,
soybeans, fruits, machine tools, and cotton. (E)
Business News - July 1, 2015
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