Earthmoving, handling and aerial work platform provider Manitou has opened a subsidiary in Indonesia.
Named PT Manitou Indonesia Perkasa, the subsidiary is registered in the capital city of Jakarta with its stockyard and workshop based in Bekasi, near Jakarta. It focuses its activities on high-potential segments. These include telehandlers, aerial work platforms for the rental market – namely for rent-to-rent – as well as rough-terrain and industrial forklifts. Manitou & Gehl dealers already handle the distribution and service support of these products in Indonesia, as well as earthmoving products, such as backhoe loaders and skid steer loaders.
Manitou Group said that Indonesia is currently one of the most dynamic economies in Southeast Asia and the largest economy in the region. Its annual GDP growth reached 5% in 20252, with forecasts also projecting 5% for 20263.
Driven by massive infrastructure development – with the Indonesian government planning to invest US$617 billion between 2025 and 20294 – and a booming industrial sector, the demand for handling and lifting equipment is growing steadily. The construction equipment rental market is expected to reach $795 million by 2029, representing an average annual growth rate of nearly 9%5.
More specifically, the Indonesian forklift rental market is projected to grow from $108 million in 2025 to $162 million in 20316. The group said that this rapidly expanding rental market represents a strategic opportunity for Manitou Group and its rental customers.
“Our new Indonesian subsidiary reinforces our presence in Southeast Asia within a high-potential market,” said Bernd Freudenmann, vice president for the APAC – Asia-Pacific – region at Manitou Group. “This new location aligns perfectly with our new LIFT roadmap, with a commitment to being as close as possible to the needs of our dealers and rental customers.”
