The Asia-Pacific dominated the global recycled plastic market owing to the rising demand from various industries such as packaging, electrical & electronics, building & construction, textiles, and automotive, which are more inclined toward adopting recycled plastics. It was valued at $23,448 million in 2021 and is expected to reach $38356 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of six percent.
With the growing purchasing power and disposable income, automotive, building & construction, and packaging industries are anticipated to drive product demand over the forecast period. The development of residential, industrial, commercial, and public infrastructure is further aiding the market growth in the region.
“Good quality and stable quantity are the major expectations that clients have from the players in this segment. We blend that requirement along with tailored-deep research and development. We believe that every customer has unique requirements and that every customer has different preferences for their products. Going that extra mile is an important effort for us”, says Willyam Wiranda, CEO at PT. Pelita Mekar Semesta.
PT. Pelita Mekar Semesta, founded in Gresik, Indonesia in 2011, is one of the few recycling companies in Indonesia that adheres to high standards in the handling and processing of plastic scrap. Pelita Mekar Semesta is a company that specializes in Integrated Plastic Recycling. This implies that the company begins by collecting plastic waste, then sorts well, cleans, and recycles it before producing end-products.
Pelita Mekar Semesta not only provides the highest quality recycled products, ranging from Post-Consumer Recycled which is Ready-to-Process Plastics Resin but also, plastic packaging such as a variety of PE Films, polymailer bags, shopping bags, trash bags, greenhouse films, agricultural films, and so on that are all green, eco-friendly, and biodegradable. “We believe that the most important factor is the solution. We offer our customers not only high-quality and stable products but also development services. This is to say that using recycled materials in production might be challenging.
As a result, we share our experiences with our customers in order to assist them in selecting the best-fitting products from us. Because growing together is our breath”, emphasizes Willyam.
For a Cleaner & Greener Environment
PT PMS is committed to the 'Environmental Green and Clean' mission to both customers and the environment during the recycling process. Realizing this commitment with full responsibility, PT PMS equipped its recycling process throughout its business journey with an Integrated Waste Water Treatment Facility, an ISO 2001 Quality Management System, and an ISO 14001-based Environment Management System, and has always worked hand in hand with waste monitoring with official government parties in the form of also application of ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility. Customers for its Green Packaging Products such as PE Film, Plastic Bags, and other varieties of Films range from small businesses to multinational corporations. The firm has a strong target-team player base and key personnel in both commercial and operational areas, as well as in supporting areas. Leaders come from a variety of backgrounds, including Technical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Sales and Marketing. Everyone in the organization is working toward the same goal.
Willyam Wiranda adds “Our commitment to our customers is to provide the best, most reliable, and consistent quality possible from the recycling process. The purity and sorting of raw materials are critical steps in fulfilling our commitment. Raw materials are sorted, and combined by highly experienced employees in a meticulous and careful process with a fine machinery process. Our main key to producing the best product is highly trained human resources in plastic sorting.”
PT PMS commenced its journey with 27 employees and has since grown to more than 600 employees. Today, the firm takes pride in being the biggest in the nation, serving hundreds of clients. Both domestic and foreign markets are served, and numerous industries and multinational corporations trusted its products. In order to supply recycled plastic resins to a variety of industries and to lead the way in the recycled-based plastic packaging industries, the company is driven by the vision of becoming the top industry and solution in recycled plastic. The mission of PT PMS consistently reflects these three simple things: always prioritizing the ultimate standard for each of its products. Aiming for the appropriate machinery & improving the process, and developing talents. Plus, it’s been a tradition in its company that it does things with passion and love.
“Recycle is expected to continue expanding in the future. The packaging industry faces opportunities as well as challenges. Green and eco-friendly packaging will be crucial in the coming years. With more advancements to come, we want to be sure to be the leading solution. Making sure to recycle our waste is the most audacious action we can take. It is comparable to giving brand-new plastic products from end-of-life plastic waste. This is a way to participate in preserving our earth and accelerating zero waste”, concludes Willyam.
Willyam Wiranda, CEO, PT. Pelita Mekar Semesta
Willyam is a seasoned corporate banking professional with a track record of more than 13 years in various positions in the plastics industry. He started the plastic recycling company in 2011 and grew along with the company achieving a lot of milestones until now, as a CEO. He is shaping, leading & catalyzing the solution for plastic to become sustained. He possesses strong field experience combined with strategic planning and marketing communications, building a strong and resilient team. He's motivated to bring new life to plastics waste, delivering both great solutions and products to consumers and the environment.
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