Malaysian Automotive Companies to Showcase Local Products in Indonesia
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 12 Malaysian companies producing automotive products are set to take centre stage at the 7th Indonesia International Auto Parts, Accessories and Equipment Exhibition (INAPA) 2015 this 18 to 21 March at JIExpo Kemayoran in Jakarta.
A venture made possible by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), among the products to be promoted at the event include air cond compressor, engine components, metal and rubber parts, absorbers, lighting fixtures brake and clutch systems and automotive lubricants as well as suspension parts.
To fully utilise INAPA’s platform in marketing Made-In-Malaysia automotive products to international buyers, MATRADE has arranged more than 150 business meetings for the Malaysian companies participating in the four-day event with 230 potential business partners, who congregated from all around the region.
INAPA is recognised as one of the largest international exhibitions for automotive industry in ASEAN and has served as an international trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services. It is a sourcing platform to attract potential buyers from the whole of automobile industry’s chain ranging from car manufacturers, distributors and repair workshops, to car care service centre.
This year will be the fourth participation by MATRADE in INAPA since 2012. In 2014, sales of RM 70.94 million were recorded by Malaysian companies participated in INAPA under the Malaysian Pavilion. Last year, INAPA has attracted over 980 exhibitors from 25 countries, eight international pavilions and 24,100 trade visitors from 41 countries. It is organised strategically in Indonesia as Indonesia is among the world’s largest consumers in motor vehicles after China and India.
