PT Sinar Rasa Kencana
(SRK) is a wholly owned private company and was founded
in 1982. It was first established primarily to supply
glass to the growing automotive industry in Indonesia.
Using the latest Japanese technology, SRK introduced the
"Fujiwara" Trademark for its tempered automotive
glass. SRK soon dominated the local carroserie market
as well as the replacement glass market in Indonesia.
By 1989, SRK had
diversified into the architectural tempered glass market.
The world's longest tempering line was installed that is
capable of tempering glass panels up to 7000 mm long by
2140 mm wide. In 1990, SRK applied for, and was granted
an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for processing
the longest piece of tempered glass. The recognition
from the Guinness Book of Records still stands today.
The large capacity
of the tempering line prompted SRK to invest heavily in
pre-processing equipment from 1992 till the present.
These machines, supplied mainly from European manufacturers,
not only boosted the production capacity, but also improved
the tolerances and quality of the finished glass.
At present, SRK has three automatic cutting lines, three
CNC double-edging machines, two CNC Intermac shape-edging
machines and various other preprocessing equipment.
Foreseeing in increased
demand in laminated glass, SRK invested in a laminating line,
which was commissioned in 1995. Laminated glass from
SRK was quickly and widely accepted domestically and regionally.
Now, many of the most modern and beautiful buildings in Indonesia
and the region are clad using SRK laminated glass.
The innovative spirit
that is the hallmark of this company continued in 1997 when
SRK offered curved tempered glass into the market.
The very first second-generation Advanced Bending and Tempering
System from Glasstech was installed and went on-line in
May that year. SRK now has the ability to process
laminated curved tempered glass, one of the most difficult
products to manufacture in the industry.
Presently, SRK employs
about 200 people; 130 in the production plant in Tangerang,
and 70 administration staff in its sales office in Jakarta.
The production plant covers an area of approximately 55,000
sqm with adequate room for future expansion. The company's
total output reached an average 420,000 sqm of glass annually.
In 1997, its total investment passed the US$ 10 million
figure.