Surya Biru Murni Acetylene Continues Positive Sales Trends In The First Quarter Of 2025

JAKARTA - PT Surya Biru Murni Acetylene Tbk (SBMA) continues its positive trend in 2024 which continues by posting sales as of March 31, 2025, worth IDR 32.48 billion or grew 12.43 percent compared to performance in the same period in 2024 of IDR 28.89 billion.

Based on data from SBMA's financial statements, in the first 3 months the company recorded sales of oxygen of IDR 8.71 billion, up 32.84 percent from IDR 6.56 billion, Acetylene contributed IDR 8.15 billion, down 6.21 percent from IDR 8.69 billion, Argon's sales fell 29 percent to IDR 4.12 billion from IDR 5.81 billion.

Furthermore, Nitrogen sales also made a slight correction of 3.85 percent to IDR 2.48 billion from IDR 2.58 billion, Carbon Dioxide sales rose 44.34 percent to IDR 1.90 billion from IDR 1.31 billion.

In addition, the company succeeded in diversifying products to mixed gases, which during this period were seen to have experienced orders that increased significantly by 96.58 percent to Rp5.88 billion from the previous year's Pp2.99 billion.

SBMA's performance in the first quarter of 2025 posted a gross profit which rose 11.24 percent to Rp15.05 billion from Rp13.35 billion. So that the net profit for the current year of SBMA as of March 31, 2025 was Rp1.97 billion.

On the balance sheet, the company managed to reduce liabilities by 3.72 percent to IDR 59.76 billion from IDR 62.07 billion. Meanwhile, equity rose 0.87 percent to IDR 229.87 billion from IDR 227.89 billion. So that the total assets to IDR 289.64 billion.

President Director of SBMA Rini Dwiyanti said that the performance earlier this year was a reflection of the business expansion carried out by the company last year to improve operational efficiency and overcome limited storage space, the company built separate Argon and Carbon Dioxide charging stations.

'Previously, the Argon and Carbon dioxide charging facilities were in the same location as oxygen and Nitrogen charging stations, causing congestion and operational barriers," he said in his statement, Friday, May 9.

Rini said that in the previous month SBMA had just added 1000 acetylene cylinders and 960 oxygen cylinders with a total investment of IDR 1.7 billion.

According to him, this purchase is one of the company's real strategies to increase distribution to reach a wider consumer so that it can increase revenue in the future from Rp800 million to Rp1 billion per month.

Rini said that this new charging station has a larger production and storage capacity, so that the production process becomes more efficient and smooth, minimizing waiting times and operational obstacles.

"In terms of finance, the Company shows positive growth, supported by increased income," he said.

Rini is very optimistic that the Company's business prospects will remain positive, along with the increasing infrastructure development in Eastern Indonesia, especially in East Kalimantan and North Kalimantan.

He conveyed that the development was encouraging the growth of the industrial sector which directly contributed to the increasing demand for industrial gas.

According to him, with the expansion of strategic projects, both in the manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors, the Company has the opportunity to expand its market share and increase sales volume in a sustainable manner.

He said that in 2025, the company looks at significant growth opportunities and this is supported by business expansion strategies, product innovation, and continuous service strengthening to increase competitiveness in the industry.

"With market conditions continuing to grow, the Company is optimistic that it can take advantage of existing opportunities to expand business reach and increase value for stakeholders," he said.

Rini conveyed that the main targets that the Company wants to achieve by 2025 include increasing market share, expanding services, and optimizing financial and operational performance.

He said that by expanding business coverage and providing more diverse services, the Company strives to reach more customers and increase revenue.

In addition, he conveyed that optimization in financial and operational management will ensure that the company remains in a healthy and highly competitive condition.

"The government's commitment to developing industrial estates and downstreaming resources is also a supporting factor for the growth of the industrial gas sector in the long term," he added.

Rini said that in order to seize this growth opportunity, the Company needs to strengthen marketing strategies and optimize efficiency in the distribution chain in order to reach the market more effectively and competitively.

"Improving operational efficiency, innovation in services, and utilization of technology in distribution systems will be a key factor in ensuring the Company's competitiveness in the midst of industrial dynamics," said Rini.

He explained that in 2025 onwards, the Company is ready to continue to grow and expand to the new market segment, including the shipyard or port or medical sector, while continuing to strengthen its presence in key markets such as mining, oil & gas, construction, and fabrication.

"This strategic diversification, supported by innovation and sustainable customer partnership, puts the Company in a strong position as the provider of leading industrial gas solutions in Indonesia," he said.

According to him, with a solid foundation and a directed strategy, the Company is optimistic that it will continue to be a driving force for industrial growth and the national economy.