This Committee focuses on investment dynamics, regulatory developments, government partnerships, and expansion of domestic and international market opportunities.

Industry & Investment Dynamics

Several major developments have shaped the current industry landscape:

• The acquisition of PT Asian Paint Indonesia by Berger Paint Singapore, marking significant regional consolidation.
• The entry of imported paint products and new manufacturing facilities from China, increasing competitive pressure in pricing and production capacity.
• The Negative Investment List (DNI) for paint manufacturing remains open for areas outside Java Island, creating expansion opportunities.
• Strategic coordination between APCI and ARSI (Indonesian Synthetic Resin Association) on 4 October 2025 to strengthen upstream–downstream integration.

These developments highlight the need for APCI members to enhance efficiency, innovation, and regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving market.

Strategic Government Synergy

APCI encourages members to increase participation in public infrastructure projects by:

• Registering companies as Ministry of Public Works partners through SIMPK.
• Updating SIMPK data annually.
• Registering products directly with SDMPK of the Ministry of Public Works.
• Pursuing direct tender participation.
• Registering APCI with the Lembaga Pengembangan Jasa Konstruksi (LPJK – Construction Services Development Board).

These initiatives aim to expand members’ access to national infrastructure projects.

Support for the National 3 Million Housing Program

APCI supports the national program to build 3 million houses per year led by the Kementerian Perumahan dan Kawasan Permukiman (Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas).

Key contributions include:

• Developing paint selection guidelines through the SIMAK Cat system.
• Identifying project opportunities in West Java and East Java.
• Supporting paint solutions for rural housing and urban apartment developments.

The Committee emphasizes industry readiness to sustainably meet large-scale national demand.