14,150 Pairs Of Made In Madiun Shoes Sent To 33 Countries

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JAKARTA - East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has released the export of 14,150 pairs of shoes made by PT Dwi Prima Sentosa (PT DPS), Madiun Regency to a number of countries, including China.

"Today we received good news from Madiun through PT DPS, which only produced in April 2021, but today we will release exports for the 91st time to 33 countries," said Governor Khofifah on PT DPS's page in Krapyak Hamlet, Purworejo Village, Pilangkenceng District, Madiun Regency, Friday, August 26, quoted from Antara.

The release of the export of shoes is good news that comes from Madiun Regency, especially when it is still in the month of Indonesian Independence.

"Hopefully all processes will run smoothly. From the exports that we will launch today, everything is going well and the next exports can continue to be developed," he continued.

Governor Khofifah added that the export of Yonex shoes equivalent to 28 tons is certainly a sign that East Java is ready and optimistic to recover faster and rise stronger.

"Of course we must support this together. Hopefully we can continue to achieve success and provide welfare for the people of Madiun Regency and East Java in general," he said.

This activity should be grateful for, continued Khofifah, because currently the world is facing dynamics that trigger the potential for energy, food and economic crises.

Citing President Joko Widodo's message to remain 'Eling lan Waspodo', the first female governor in East Java said that it was necessary to strengthen various sectors in order to be able to face today's global challenges.

Including what is done by PT DPS. For export market expansion to various countries and has reached 33 countries.

"We appreciate that PT DPS can export shoes to China, even though it is known as a shoe production center as well. There are certain qualifications for shoes produced by Indonesia, especially PT DPS in East Java," said Khofifah.

It is known that PT DPS has three factories, all of which are in East Java. Namely Mojokerto, Ngawi, and one of its branches is located in Caruban, Madiun.

Governor Khofifah revealed that PT DPS will also expand from PT DPS 3 to PT DPS 4.

This number one person in East Java hopes that PT DPS will be able to grow and develop so that it can become a booster for an inclusive economic ecosystem in Madiun.

"This will be part of strengthening an inclusive economy, namely economic growth followed by labor absorption and poverty can be reduced. Shoe factories are labor intensive," he said.

In addition, Khofifah also hopes that the synergy between the Madiun Regency Government and PT DPS can continue to run well and can be developed by recruiting as many people as possible from Madiun in accordance with the skills required by the company.

"And we hope that this factory, which 100 percent of its products are exported, will continue to produce significantly more," he said.

Export Import Manager of PT DPS Madiun Irawan reported that PT DPS is a company engaged in sports shoes with export destinations, namely Asian and European countries. He said the investment value for the company in DPS 3 alone is approximately Rp. 98 billion with a total number of 1,256 employees.

On behalf of the entire board of directors and management of PT DPS, he expressed his gratitude for the presence of Governor Khofifah along with the ranks and Regent of Madiun.

"On behalf of the management of PT Dwi Prima Sentosa, we express our gratitude and welcome the Governor and his entourage and the Regent of Madiun who have taken the time to attend the export container release event to China," said Irawan.

Meanwhile, also attending the event were the Regent of Madiun, Dandim 0803 Madiun, the Head of the Madiun Police, the Head of the companion OPD, and the management of PT Dwi Prima Sentosa Madiun.