United Tractors in Collaboration with BBPPMPV BMTI to Create Excellence Vocational Education

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Supriyono, M.Sc., the Head of BBPPMPV BMTI, and Dimas Aryo Wicaksono, the CSR Team Leader at UT (left photo). The symbolic handover of heavy equipment practice tools by Dimas Aryo Wicaksono to Supriyono, M.Sc., took place at Bale Binangkit Building, Cimahi, West Java (right photo).

Jakarta, November 17, 2023 – In the pursuit of quality vocational education, PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) strengthens its commitment by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Balai Besar Pengembangan Penjaminan Mutu Pendidikan Vokasi Bidang Mesin dan Teknik Industri (BBPPMPV BMTI) on November 7, 2023, at Bale Binangkit Building, Cimahi, West Java. This MoU signing pertains to collaboration in implementing vocational education programs relevant to the business and industrial sectors.

UT’s CSR Manager, Himawan Sutanto, revealed that through this partnership, UT is committed to accelerating the improvement of students’ and teachers’ competencies by engaging in upskilling and reskilling activities related to Heavy Equipment Engineering. Enhancing vocational education competencies is part of the company’s efforts to implement sustainability principles through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

“This collaboration is a milestone for UT in making a tangible contribution to the field of education. UT will consistently strive to contribute positively to the future of Indonesian education by providing full support, including curriculum alignment, competency enhancement, development and utilization of facilities, and organizing vocational competitions,” said Himawan Sutanto.

In addition to signing the MoU, UT donated heavy equipment practical tools to BBPPMPV BMTI in the form of Komatsu Forklift FD30C-16. CSR Team Leader Dimas Aryo carried out the symbolic handover of this assistance to the Head of BBPPMPV BMTI, Supriyono, M.Sc. This heavy equipment assistance supports students in enhancing their competencies, thereby fostering the continuity of the next generation with high-quality skills in the heavy equipment field.

Key figures present at the event included the Head of BBPPMPV BMTI, Supriyono, M.Sc.; Director General of Vocational Education, Dr. Ir. Kiki Yuliati, M.Sc.; Chairman of BNSP, Kunjung Masehat; Secretary of the Directorate General of Vocational Education, Satyadi; and Director of DUDI Partnerships, Uuf Braja. Through this collaboration, UT and BBPPMPV BMTI can jointly develop vocational education in Indonesia’s machine and industrial engineering field. Additionally, it is expected that vocational graduates will possess skills and knowledge relevant to industry demands, thereby enhancing the nation’s competitiveness on a global scale.

UT recognizes the industry’s crucial role in shaping a better future for the nation. As part of its commitment to sustainable business practices, UT will strive to optimize the demographic bonus that can add value to Indonesia in the coming years. UT has supported 1,614 schools in Indonesia under the CSR education program (UTFUTURE). This is UT’s effort to optimize the demographic bonus to improve the quality of the productive-age population in Indonesia.

BBPPMPV BMTI is one of the technical implementation units (UPT) under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in vocational education quality assurance, focusing on machine and industrial engineering. BBPPMPV BMTI frequently implements programs closely related to the development of education in industrial engineering. Therefore, as a heavy equipment distributor, UT plays a role in realizing the mission of BBPPMPV BMTI’s mission: to improve the quality of learners, facilities, and the governance of vocational education.

United Tractors’ Overview

PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), known as Indonesia’s largest heavy equipment distributor, has been established since 1972. UT operates in five business pillars: Construction Machinery, Mining Contracting, Mining, Construction Industry, and Energy. The company also actively works towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting sustainability.

ESG United Tractors

As a world-class heavy equipment, mining, and energy company with more than 50 years of experience in Indonesia, UT is committed to presenting a sustainable future for Indonesia through the effective application of ESG principles by paying attention to the environment, having a good impact on society, and upholding good corporate governance. good corporate governance at all levels of its business operations and optimizing its competencies, expertise, and strategic assets to bring added value to all stakeholders and the Indonesian people.