Production sites in Indonesia celebrate 50 years in operation

• The two plants contributing to FUSO vehicle production in Indonesia are celebrating a 50-year milestone
• Component assembly plant Mitsubishi Krama Yudha Motors and Manufacturing inaugurated its first photovoltaic energy generation system to support greener production practices

Jakarta, Indonesia/ Kawasaki, Japan -  Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC; headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Karl Deppen) is pleased to announce that the two Indonesian production sites currently assembling components and vehicles for the FUSO brand are celebrating their 50^th year of operation.

Established in 1973, PT Krama Yudha Ratu Motor (KRM; headquarters: Jakarta; President Director: Lambertus Hutauruk) presently oversees the welding, painting, and assembly of FUSO’s light-duty Canter truck and medium-duty Fighter X for the Indonesian market, with knock-down (KD) kits exported out of MFTBC’s Kawasaki Plant. PT Mitsubishi Krama Yudha Motors and Manufacturing (MKM; headquarters: Jakarta; President Director: Takahiro Saito), located next to the KRM facilities, currently assembles powertrain components for the Canter, while also covering the stamping and welding of body parts such as the cab floor for both the Canter and the Fighter X. Over the past decades, the two facilities have continuously contributed to the growth of the FUSO brand within the Indonesian market. Most recently, in 2022, KRM and MKM ensured the successful start of production of a fully remodeled lineup of vehicles matching Indonesia’s new Euro-IV emissions standard.

MKM also inaugurated its first installation of a photovoltaic energy generation system on the roof of one of its main facilities. Currently, the solar panels generate approximately 14% of the MKM stamping factory’s daily energy needs. Together with other changes such as the use of LED lighting and the procurement of renewable energy certificates, MKM is targeting a 15% reduction of CO2 emissions in 2023, compared to the previous year. As carbon neutrality throughout the value chain continues to develop as a focal point in the global automotive industry, these initiatives at the plant represent an important step toward more sustainable production practices in Indonesia.

MFTBC at a Glance

Based in Kawasaki, Japan, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, with 89.29% of its shares owned by Daimler Truck AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. An icon in the Japanese commercial vehicle industry with a longstanding history of over 90 years with its FUSO brand, MFTBC manufactures a range of commercial vehicles including light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and buses, and industrial engines for over 170 markets worldwide. In 2017, MFTBC introduced the eCanter, the first all-electric light-duty truck in series-production and in 2019, the Super Great – Japan’s first heavy-duty truck fitted with Level 2 Automated Driving Support Technology, a benchmark in the Japanese commercial vehicle market. MFTBC operates under the umbrella of Daimler Truck Asia, together with its partner organization Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) in India. This strategic unit allows the entities to collaborate on areas such as product development, parts sourcing and production to provide the best value to customers.

FUSO at a Glance

FUSO is a Daimler Truck brand, offering a range of commercial vehicles from light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and buses, to industrial engines and connectivity solutions for over 170 markets worldwide. A longstanding landmark in Japan’s commercial vehicle landscape, the brand has leveraged Japanese quality and craftsmanship to set benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and comfort for 90 years. FUSO is particularly renowned for its offerings in the light-duty segment. The Canter light-duty truck claims the top market share in various markets around the world. In 2017 the eCanter became the first series produced all-electric light-duty truck in Japan, establishing FUSO as a pioneer in eMobility. FUSO promises customers a “Future Together,” a bold claim that continues to drive the brand’s contributions to safe and sustainable transport.