IPMA ATTENDS IAPMO’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND RECEIVES HONORARY GUEST AWARD

Jakarta, October 15, 2026 — The Indonesian Paint Manufacturers Association (IPMA) attended the 100th anniversary celebration of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), held at Hotel Bidakara, Jakarta, under the theme “100 Years of IAPMO – Shaping a Safer Built Environment.”

On this special occasion, IPMA received an Honorary Guest Award in recognition of its attendance and valuable participation in IAPMO’s centennial celebration. The award was received by Mr. Yoyok, Chair of IPMA’s Environmental Committee, who attended the event representing the association.

Photo Caption: The Honorary Guest Award presented to the Indonesian Paint Manufacturers Association (IPMA) in recognition of its attendance and valuable participation in IAPMO’s 100th anniversary celebration, themed “100 Years of IAPMO – Shaping a Safer Built Environment,” held in Jakarta on October 15, 2026. The award was received by Mr. Yoyok, Chair of IPMA’s Environmental Committee, representing the association, who is pictured with Ms. Sherly, Vice President of IAPMO, and Mr. Eki, representative of PT InterAneka.

IPMA also conveyed its congratulations through a pre-recorded video message from Mr. Markus, Secretary General of IPMA, which was played during the event. The message expressed IPMA’s appreciation for IAPMO’s century-long journey and its contributions to the development of standards and safety in the built environment.

Strengthening Collaboration and Sustainable Industry Development

Photo Caption: The ceremonial cutting of tumpeng (traditional Indonesian cone-shaped rice) as part of IAPMO’s 100th anniversary celebration, themed “100 Years of IAPMO – Shaping a Safer Built Environment,” held in Jakarta on October 15, 2026. The ceremony symbolized gratitude for IAPMO’s century-long journey and its continued commitment to supporting the creation of a safer built environment.

IAPMO’s 100th anniversary served as an opportunity to strengthen collaboration among standards organizations, businesses, and various industry stakeholders. Standardization, product quality and safety, and sustainability remain important factors in advancing national industries.

For the paint and coatings industry, maintaining product quality, ensuring safe use, complying with environmental regulations, and developing more responsible manufacturing processes are essential to enhancing industry competitiveness.

IPMA’s participation in the event provided an opportunity to expand its professional network and strengthen communication across industry sectors. Collaboration between industry associations and standards organizations is expected to support the growth of Indonesia’s paint industry, promoting product quality, competitiveness, and sustainability.

IPMA extends its appreciation to IAPMO for the invitation and recognition. It hopes that the relationship and collaboration between the two organizations will continue to grow and contribute positively to the advancement of Indonesian industry and the development of a safer and more sustainable built environment.