Deputy Minister of Trade, Dr. Jerry Sambuaga, visited PT Bakrie Pipe Industries factory in Bekasi on January 25th. During this visit, Dr. Jerry Sambuaga was accompanied by Mr. Anindra Ardiansyah Bakrie, the Vice President Director of BNBR, Mr. Atok Hendrayanto, the President Director and CEO of PT Bakrie Pipe Industries, and Mr. Deddy Kurnia, the COO of PT Bakrie Pipe Industries.
The Deputy Minister's visit to BPI factory is a form of support from the Ministry of Trade for the productivity of the domestic steel pipe industry. In his speech, Dr. Jerry Sambuaga appreciated BPI for achieving a local content value (TKDN) of around 60%. He also encouraged domestic products, including steel pipes, to expand internationally and make a positive contribution to Indonesia's economic growth.