1. Indonesia
Lanaighyah Beard, Natalie Neal, Yuan Yuan Tian, Stacy Powers, Lynn Erickson

2. Map of Indonesia

3. Proximity Indonesia is across the Pacific Ocean from the United States
Kilometers from the United States
Miles from the United States

4. Demographics Area: 2 million sq. km. (736,000 sq. mi.)
Population: million.
Capital--Jakarta (est. 9.6 million)
The terrain is more than 17,500 islands; 6,000 are inhabited; 1,000 of which are permanently settled.
Nationality: Indonesian.
Main ethnic group is Javanese (40.6%)
Main religion is Islam (86.1%)

5. Demographics
Karawang is the main polyester producing area. Indorama Polyester Industries Indonesia manufacturing facility is located in Karawang.
Karawang
the capital of the Karawang Regency of West Java
located 32 miles east of Jakarta
Area: 1,737.30 km2 (1,083.48 sq mi)
Population: 2,150,610

6. Say “Yes” to PolYESter

7. PolYESter
Patented in 1941
Man-made fiber: naturally occurring plant materials mixed with synthetics
Revamped in the early 80s as luxurious fiber because of different weaving, spinning & finishing techniques
Two major manufacturing capacities: 825,000 tons of Polyester Filament yarn & 500,000 tons of Polyester staple fiber

8. Why PolYESter in Indonesia?
One of the few countries leading the ASEAN in economic recovery
Vertically integrated manufacturing for peak efficiency
Full “Green Label” usage
% growth & shifting economic strategies to reflect sustainability
Rupiah strengthened by 4.2% & higher interest rates help lessen the inflation pressures
2010 led a strong recovery of Polyester exports to the U.S. at $11.32 billion

9. PolYESter Filament Yarn
Formed by using faster spinning speeds
Round & Trilobal Cross sections
Modern applications used to add texture to the yarn
A finished yarn used in decorative pieces
Excellent abrasion resistance, durability & color fastness
Fabric made from the yarns is a lot like pure silk

10. PolYESter Filament Yarn

11. PolYESter Staple Fiber
Short curly fibers
Suitable to mix with cotton and other man-made fibers
An essential component for non-woven fabrics
Unique because of its versatile nature

12. PolYESter Staple Fiber

13. Features of the new PolYESter
Self extinguishing
Permanent flame retardant
Environment-friendly
Quick dry & Ventilation
Soft on any skin type: FDA approved
Permanent antimicrobial performance

14. PolYESter PolYESter Leisurewear Outdoor wear Professional Wear
Casual wear
Sportswear

15. US- Indonesia Relations
Positive relationship
Share a common goal of maintaining peace
President Obama launched the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership in November 2010.

16. US- Indonesia Relations
Still negotiating free trade
5% tariff rate range for polyester

17. Political Climate
Indonesia's political system is a constitutional democracy.
A president is elected in a general election every five years
 The legislature is made up of two bodies
the House of Representatives (DPR)
Regional Representatives' Assembly (DPD)

18. Additional Information
Also, Member of G20 major economics and East Asia Summit
Signatory of Cairns Group, World Trade Organization.
Geography: 5,120 kilometers archipelagic country which is easy for exporting and importing

20. Information Cont. Low Asset Prices $1= 8992 IDR $1= 6.3 CNY
27th biggest exporting country
18th largest by GDP
15th largest by Purchasing Power parity

21. Information Cont.
“Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesian Economic Development”(MP3EI)
- set by the central government
- for the period of
- spreading the investment across archipelago
- Rp 4,000 trillion are used to develop 6 major economic corridors.

22. References
Foreign Investment and Company Establishment (2011, Oct 11) Living in Indonesia. Retrieved from:
Making the New Indonesia Work for the Poor (n.d) Retrieved from: / /Overview_standalone_en.pdf
Geography. (n.d) Retrieved from:
Background note: Indonesia. (2011, June 03). Retrieved from
Indonesia. (2011, August 24). Retrieved from
Indonesia. (2008, December 04). Retrieved from

23. References Cont.
Indorama Ventures. Polyester facilities. Retrieved from
US Department of State. Background Note: Indonesia. Retrieved from