May 02, 2026
PT Hoifu Paper Packaging Indonesia, a global integrated packaging company, officially began construction of a manufacturing facility with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Kendal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Central Java. This investment marks a strategic move by the company to expand its production network in Southeast Asia while strengthening the region’s industrial ecosystem.
Established in 1996, Hoifu Group is recognized as a provider of end-to-end packaging services, ranging from original design, research and development (R&D), and prototyping to intelligent manufacturing. With an approach rooted in technological innovation, Hoifu delivers high-value-added packaging solutions for various industrial sectors, including tobacco, alcohol, consumer electronics, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
PT Hoifu Paper Packaging Indonesia’s total planned investment in the Kendal Special Economic Zone amounts to approximately Rp1.12 trillion. The project will be developed in phases, with a target of creating up to 1,000 jobs, consisting of 95% local workers and 5% expatriate workers.
The production facilities to be built will focus on a range of high-value packaging products, such as color boxes, premium boxes, wine packaging, tea and food packaging, labels, luxury goods packaging, and other printed products. These products are designed to meet the needs of the manufacturing industry, both for the domestic market and for export, with a primary focus on serving tenants located within and around Kendal SEZ.
Hoifu Group operates facilities in Huizhou and Jiangsu, China, among other locations. The company boasts large-scale production capacity, supported by advanced machinery, such as the BHS corrugated board production line and the Heidelberg printing system. The company has earned the trust of renowned multinational clients such as Walmart, TCL, Midea, Panasonic, and Disney.
The presence of PT Hoifu Paper Packaging Indonesia in Kendal Special Economic Zone is expected to strengthen the manufacturing industry’s supply chain, particularly by providing integrated and efficient packaging solutions.
Mr. Au Hoi Hung (Kelvin Au), Director of PT Hoifu Paper Packaging Indonesia, stated that this investment is part of the company’s global expansion strategy, which focuses on maintaining close ties with its industrial customer base.
"Kendal SEZ has great potential as a hub for
manufacturing growth in Southeast Asia. Through this investment, we aim to
provide high-quality packaging solutions that support operational efficiency
and enhance product value for our partners,” said Kelvin Au.
Juliani Kusumaningrum, Executive Director of Kendal SEZ, stated that this investment serves as further proof of the growing appeal of Kendal SEZ as a global manufacturing investment destination.
“The present of PT Hoifu Paper Packaging Indonesia further enhances the industrial ecosystem in Kendal SEZ, particularly in meeting the packaging needs of the zone’s growing industrial tenants. We see this investment as not only generating economic value through job creation but also strengthening the region’s competitiveness as an efficient and sustainable integrated industrial hub,” said Juliani.
Juliani said that synergy among tenants within the zone
is key to creating operational efficiencies and fostering integrated industrial
growth. PT Hoifu Paper Packaging Indonesia is expected to begin operations soon
after the start of construction and contribute to the growth of Indonesia’s
manufacturing industry. This will also strengthen the Kendal SEZ’s position as
a strategic investment hub at the regional and global levels.