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President Joko Widodo inaugurated Esemka car factory in Kosambi District, Boyolali Regency, Central Java on Friday (6/9). The inauguration of the factory was also attended by Minister of Industry, Airlangga Hartarto and Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi.The Esemka factory is managed by PT Solo Manufaktur Kreasi (SMK), which also acts as a brand holder. The factory facility has an area of 12,500 thousand square meters and was built on a land of 115 thousand square meters. In this factory, there are production processes such as vehicle assembly, painting, and testing. The investment value spent for this factory reaches Rp600 billion. The factory production capacity is estimated at 18 thousand units per year. That means 1,500 units per month or around 50 units per day.In his speech, President Joko Widodo said that the existence of the Esemka factory could have a positive impact on the Indonesian economy, especially in Boyolali. Therefore, he appealed to the Indonesian people to support it.On the same occasion, Minister of Industry, Airlangga Hartarto said that the presence of the Esemka car factory is a manifestation of the strength of the national automotive industry. The presence of the Esemka branded car factory will increase the absorption of domestic automotive components, especially those produced by Small and Medium Industries (IKM). At present, PT SMK has collaborated with more than 30 local automotive component industry suppliers and has made preparations for mass production. He ensured that the inauguration of the plant always has a double effect on the economy, such as opening new employment.Meanwhile, President Director of Solo Manufacturing Kreasi, Eddy Wirajaya said that the establishment of this factory is also an effort to increase Human Resources in Indonesia. Esemka routinely selects students of vocational high school who will assist the Esemka car production process. Thus, they become superior Human Resources through the empowerment of SMK graduates who are directly involved in the production process.Eddy also emphasized that all Solo Manufacturing Kreasi employees are happy and grateful for all the support and participation from various parties. In the end, they succeeded in building the factory and all Esemka facilities. In addition to inaugurating the factory, Eddy also introduced the first mass-produced model, a pickup called Bima.