As pressures on the manufacturing industry grow increasingly complex, businesses are being pushed to innovate and optimize their operations. In response, Kawan Lama Solution is holding Kawan Lama Solution Expo 2026 from June 22–27, 2026, at Kawan Lama Solution Surabaya, Jalan Raya Juanda KM 4.5, Sedati Agung, Sidoarjo, East Java.
Hendrian Susanto, National Sales Operation General Manager of PT Kawan Lama Solusi, emphasized that today's industrial challenges require a comprehensive approach. "Efficiency is no longer just an option — it's a necessity. Industry players need solutions that can address operational challenges holistically, from production processes and warehousing to logistics and human resource development," he said.
When Efficiency Is No Longer Optional
S&P Global data recorded Indonesia's Manufacturing PMI at 50.0 in May 2026, signalling a stagnant industry outlook. The manufacturing sector continues to face rising operational costs, raw material supply disruptions, and declining production volumes over consecutive months. These conditions are pushing industry players to prioritize business process optimization and technology adoption to maintain competitiveness.
From Logistics to Production: Solutions That Connect
Kawan Lama Solution Expo 2026 presents an end-to-end approach that integrates logistics, warehousing, quality control, and production into a single operational ecosystem. Solutions spanning automation, Internet of Things (IoT), robotic solutions, and automated storage systems are on display to help industry players improve operational visibility, accelerate data-driven decision-making, and optimize inventory capacity and accuracy.
More Than Just an Exhibition
The expo also serves as a knowledge-sharing platform through the Indonesia Manufacturing Insight Forum — a series of seminars featuring practitioners, experts, and industry players who discuss strategic issues ranging from manufacturing transformation to technology adoption. Visitors can also witness the Forklift Driving Challenge, a competition that tests forklift operators' skills in precision, speed, and workplace safety — reflecting the critical role of human competency in efficient logistics operations.
