The Following Is A List Of Textile Issuers That Still Hold Amid The Current Geopolitical Conditions

JAKARTA - The textile industry in Indonesia faces serious challenges after one of the giants in this sector, PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk (SRIL) or the Sritex Group was declared bankrupt or bankrupt due to the inability to fulfill payment obligations to creditors.

Meanwhile, the decision was contained in the decision of the Semarang District Court on case number 2 / Pdt.Sus-Homologation / 2024 / PN Niaga Smg.

Although some textile companies are experiencing bankruptcy, there are still some companies that survive, especially thanks to the support of the conglomerates who are also their founders.

The following is a list of textile companies that are still standing in Indonesia today:

1. PT Argo Pantes Tbk (ARGO)

PT Argo Pantes Tbk (ARGO) is one of the main producers of yarn and fabrics in Indonesia. Until the third quarter of 2024, the company recorded revenue of IDR 79.66 billion with a net profit of IDR 5.73 billion.

The company is owned by conglomerate The Ning King, who is the founder of the Argo Manunggal Group. According to Forbes in 2017, The Ning King was included in the list of 50 Richest People in Indonesia with a wealth of up to 450 million US dollars.

Meanwhile, the start of the Argo Manunggal Group business began in 1949 with a focus on textile trading. The man who was born in Bandung in 1931 founded PT Argo Pantes Tbk. (ARGO) and its first textile factory in 1977.

2. PT Indo Rama Synthetics Tbk (INDR)

PT Indo Rama Synthetics Tbk (INDR) until the second quarter of 2024 recorded revenue of 193.83 million US dollars, and net profit lost 2.08 million US dollars due to high cost of principal.

The company was founded by Sri Prakash Lohia, a man born in India in 1952 who is now an Indonesian citizen. After earning a Commercial Bachelor's degree from Delhi University in 1971, Lohia moved to Indonesia in 1973 with her father, Mohan Lal Lohia, and the company began producing a braid thread in 1976.

According to Forbes, currently his wealth reaches 8.5 billion US dollars making him the fifth richest person in Indonesia.

3. PT Trisula International Tbk (TRIS)

PT Trisula International Tbk (TRIS) reported that until the second quarter of 2024, revenue was recorded at IDR 351.99 billion and net profit of IDR 6.65 billion.

The company was founded by Tirta Suherlan in 1968 under the initial name PT Daya Mekar. After successfully growing rapidly, this company in the same year changed its name to PT Trisula Banten Textile Mill.

In 1986, along with its business development, Trisula expanded by acquiring PT Southern Cross Textile Industry as its second textile factory. A year later, Trisula founded PT Nusantara Cemerlang, which became the company's first garment factory.

Then in 1988, Trisula officially established its headquarters in Delta Building, Jakarta. Unfortunately, in the same year, Tirta Suherlan died, and his two sons, Kiky Suherlan and Dedie Suherlan, continued all Trisula's efforts.

4. PT Pan Brothers Tbk (PBRX)

PT Pan Brothers Tbk (PBRX) in the second quarter of 2024 managed to record revenue of 92.25 million US dollars and net profit of 124,909 US dollars.

This company was founded by businessman Ludijanto Setijo, who made Pan Brothers one of the largest garment companies in Indonesia. And they have produced various world-famous brands, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, J Crew, Old Navy, and Gap.

In 2018, Ludijanto Setijo and his family were included in the list of 150 richest people in Indonesia with a total wealth of 150 million US dollars.

5. PT Golden Flower Tbk, (POLU)

PT Golden Flower Tbk (POLU) in the second quarter of 2024 recorded revenue of IDR 36.69 billion and net profit of IDR 2.04 billion, and production capacity of 8.5 million pieces per year.

Behind this company is Nico Purnomo Po, who is the grandson of the founder of a textile business started by his grandmother by selling his own sewn shirts to his friends in Semarang, Central Java. The business has grown to become PT Golden Flower, which is still operating today and supplies well-known brands such as Calvin Klein, Zara, and Muji.

Nico Purnomo Po was born in Semarang, then continued his education in Singapore, studying computation at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He started his career in real estate in Singapore before returning to Indonesia to focus on the housing and infrastructure sector which is increasing as population growth increases.

In 2018, Bloomberg noted that Nico Purnomo Po's net worth reached USD 3.6 billion. The majority of his wealth comes from holdings of 85 percent in the Pollux Properti company, as well as 90 percent of shares in Singapore-listed property business, Pollux Properties Ltd.

6. PT Ever Shine Textile Tbk (ESTI)

PT Ever Shine Textile Tbk (ESTI) until the second quarter of 2024 recorded revenue of US$5.67 million with a net profit of US$187,475. The company was founded by Taiwanese businessman Sung Pui Man in 1974 focusing on the production of Polyamida 6 and producing synthetic threads and fabrics.

Sung Pui Man's long experience in establishing this company began in the era of President Suharto's administration. Although there are several factories across the country, supply scarcity is a challenge, and this is where Sung sees many opportunities.

As a foreigner in a country he just entered, he had to spend a lot of money to start, especially because at that time Indonesia had not opened up to foreign investment. This forced him to borrow the names of local residents to get the necessary permits to build factories.

In the 1980s, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea dominated the global textile and garment supply chain, making it difficult for Indonesian-based companies to enter the European and American markets. However, after going through the early stages of its capital-constrained business, Sung began directing his company to list shares in the stock market in 1992.