PURA GROUP INDONESIA

Summary

The video highlights the journey of Pura Group, an Indonesian company founded in 1970, which has grown into a major industrial player with 27 integrated divisions and over 12,000 employees. Pura Group specializes in innovative, technology-driven solutions, including non-cash electronic payment systems, security systems, RFID cards, and anti-counterfeiting technologies. It is recognized globally for producing secure paper for currency, documents, and packaging, while also excelling in areas like printing, packaging, and engineering. The company prides itself on its commitment to sustainable innovation, holding 145 patents and aiming to maintain leadership in multiple industries.

Takeaways

• 🏢 Pura Group started as a small printing company in Kudus, Central Java, in 1970, founded by Yakobus Bisono.
• 👨‍💼 The company has grown into 27 integrated divisions with over 12,000 employees, covering more than 90% of its production area.
• 💳 Pura Group’s Smart Techno division contributes to Indonesia's non-cash payment systems through products like RFID cards, ATM cards, and membership cards.
• 🔒 The Total Security System division provides anti-counterfeiting solutions, including holograms used in document and currency security.
• 💵 Pura Group is trusted by Bank Indonesia to produce security paper for Indonesian currency and is the only company in Southeast Asia producing such paper.
• 📦 The Offset Division manufactures packaging for various industries, including food, beverages, cosmetics, and electronics, with a focus on premium and secure packaging.
• 🚬 The Rotogravure Division produces flexible packaging, including for the tobacco industry, and is one of the few companies outside the U.S. to produce specialized tobacco paper.
• 🖨️ Pura Group also produces its own printing inks and high-value-added products like security labels and stamps.
• 🌳 The company manufactures decorative paper for the furniture industry and has pioneered microcapsule technology for carbonless paper production in Southeast Asia.
• ⚡ Pura Group operates with self-sufficient energy, using biomass and coal power plants to meet its needs, showcasing its commitment to sustainable innovation.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the Pura Group's innovations?

The Pura Group focuses on sustainable innovations that contribute to various sectors, including non-cash payment systems, anti-counterfeiting technologies, and packaging solutions.

When was Pura Group founded and by whom?

Pura Group was founded in 1970 by Yakobus Bisono in Kudus, Central Java, Indonesia.

How large is Pura Group in terms of workforce and production area?

Pura Group employs 12,000 workers and occupies a production area covering over 90% of their facilities.

What role does the Pura Group’s Smarttekno division play in innovation?

The Smarttekno division contributes to the country's non-cash payment systems through the production of smart cards using RFID technology, such as phone cards, membership cards, and ATM cards.

What is Pura Group’s contribution to the anti-counterfeiting industry?

Pura Group’s Total Security System division provides integrated anti-counterfeiting solutions, including the production of custom holograms, which are among the most effective security features for preventing forgery.

What are some examples of the security documents produced by Pura Group?

Pura Group produces security papers for documents like checks, certificates, deposit slips, vehicle registration papers, passports, and ballot papers.

How has Pura Group contributed to currency production?

Pura Group has been trusted by Bank Indonesia to produce security paper for Indonesian banknotes in various denominations, and they are the first and only company in Southeast Asia to produce such security paper.

What types of packaging solutions does Pura Group offer?

Pura Group's divisions, such as offset and rotogravure, offer a variety of packaging solutions including flexible packaging, blister packaging for pharmaceuticals, food packaging, and tobacco product packaging.

What role does Pura Group play in the tobacco industry?

Pura Group is the only company outside of the United States capable of producing homogenized tobacco leaf (HTL) for the tobacco and cigar industries.

How does Pura Group support sustainability in its energy usage?

Pura Group generates some of its own electricity using biomass and coal to meet the energy needs of its various divisions.

What recognition has Pura Group received for its innovations in security and anti-counterfeiting technologies?

Pura Group has received multiple awards, including eight from the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, positioning them as a leading holography company in the world.

How does Pura Group support its logistics operations?

Pura Group has a comprehensive logistics department, complete with a full fleet of vehicles, to meet the complex logistical needs of its various divisions.

What is Pura Group’s vision for the future of its innovations?

Pura Group aims to generate an average of 10 patents per year through continuous innovation, and they currently hold 145 patents, the most in Indonesia.