Samora Group once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation and quality excellence by securing multiple awards at the 2025 National Quality and Productivity Convention (TKMPN), held at Harmoni One Hotel & Convention Centre from 24–28 November 2025. At this year’s convention, Samora Group participated with 13 teams and earned a total of four Platinum Awards and nine Gold Awards, in addition to receiving the Best Presentation and Most Favorite titles. These achievements reaffirm Samora Group’s consistent focus on driving continuous improvement across its operational activities. 

TKMPN is one of Indonesia’s largest quality and productivity forums, bringing together leading organizations from various sectors to share best practices, innovations, and process improvement initiatives. The increased number of participating teams from Samora Group compared to the previous year reflects the growing adoption of a continuous improvement culture across the organization. 

The awards received serve as tangible evidence that each improvement initiative contributes directly to enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening process quality. 

Samora Group’s Achievements at TKMPN 2025 

• Platinum & Most Favorite 

QCP – Aje Kendor (PT Sentra Usahatama Jaya) 
Optimization of filter bag operational processes through area centralization 

• Platinum 

QCP – Banyu Ireng (PT Sentra Usahatama Jaya) 
Mechanization of carbon waste handling in the liquid sugar area 

SS – Lohan Besi (PT Sentra Usahatama Jaya) 
Re-design and automation of the effluent strainer outlet at WWTP 2 

QCP – Element Control (PT Medan Sugar Industry) 
Boiler material substitution to reduce fuel costs 

• Gold & Best Presentation 

QCC – Gage (PT Sentra Usahatama Jaya) 
Reducing hot water usage by 50% in the washing process 

• Gold 

QCC – Capslock (PT Sentra Usahatama Jaya) 
Optimization of boiler exhaust heat as feedwater heating 

QCC – Bang Pitung (PT Sentra Usahatama Jaya) 
Reducing downtime caused by sack jams on the ABSU 2 conveyor 

QCP – BTS (PT Sentra Usahatama Jaya) 
Reducing breakdowns on the check weigher conveyor 

QCP – Jangkrik Boss (PT Medan Sugar Industry) 
Increasing production capacity by expanding refinery receiver volume 

SS – Transformer K3 (PT Sentra Usahatama Jaya) 
Development of a K3 training kit to enhance employee understanding 

SS – Cowboy Improvement (PT Sentra Usahatama Jaya) 
Reducing injury risks on the Raw Sugar A scale 

SS – Joss Nemen (PT Andalan Manis Sejahtera) 
Eliminating unplanned breakdowns on the raw magma screw shaft using RCM 

SS – Semut Hitam (PT Andalan Manis Sejahtera) 
Eliminating downtime during roller conveyor replacement 

Beyond the awards, TKMPN served as a valuable platform for participants to connect, exchange ideas, and expand networks with companies from across Indonesia. The enthusiasm was evident throughout the event. 

This was also highlighted by Ira Nathania, a facilitator representing Samora Group. She witnessed firsthand how each team showcased its project with strong passion and commitment. 

“The enthusiasm shown by participants this year was truly inspiring. TKMPN is not only a stage for showcasing innovation, but also a collaborative learning space that strengthens the national quality ecosystem. I hope Samora Group continues to move forward and drive improvements across various areas, not only for the company but also for the nation’s development,” said Ira Nathania. 

She also noted that TKMPN is more than an annual competition; it is an opportunity for every employee to grow. 

“I hope even more initiatives will emerge from Samora Group employees in the future. Improvement is not something instant, it is a culture that must be continuously nurtured. Every idea plays an important role, and every improvement brings real benefits to our work,” she added. 

Samora Group’s consistency in strengthening internal innovation has been a key foundation of its success at TKMPN 2025. With a more robust improvement of culture and stronger cross-unit collaboration, the company is confident it will continue to generate more breakthroughs in the future. This year’s achievements are not a destination, but a steppingstone toward the next wave of improvements. 

Jakarta, June 9, 2025 – PT Medan Sugar Industry (MSI), a subsidiary of Samora Group, is the first sugar refinery in Indonesia to be fully powered by biomass, sustainable energy derived from farm and plantation waste. Designed from the outset with an environmentally responsible operating system, MSI has eliminated the use of fossil fuels from its production process. 

This initiative is aligned with Samora Group’s commitment to promoting a circular economy. The flexibility of biomass allows the company to utilize various types of local waste materials, including palm kernel shells, fiber, and empty fruit bunches, as primary energy sources. This initiative forms a key pillar of the company’s long-term sustainability strategy. 

Using biomass as its primary energy source has enabled MSI to reduce the emissions intensity of its sugar production by up to 50% compared to coal-powered refineries. Choosing MSI sugar means customers not only benefit from a high-quality product but also take a tangible contribution to reducing Scope 3 emissions in their supply chain, supporting their own environmental responsible business practices and strengthens their commitment to Net Zero Carbon targets. 

“As part of the agro-industry sector, we believe environmental sustainability is our shared responsibility. We are committed to ensuring that every product we deliver brings positive impact to both the environment and the communities around us,” said Yohan Setiawan, CEO of Samora Group. 

MSI has recorded a significant shift in biomass consumption patterns over the past three years:

MSI also actively calculates its biomass-related carbon emissions using an inclusive emissions accounting approach. While biomass is generally considered carbon-neutral, MSI chooses to report biogenic emissions in its greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory to ensure full transparency and accountability.