United Tractors Organized the 2023 SOBAT Competition to Prepare a Competitive Generation for the Business and Industrial World

Jakarta, October 13, 2023 – PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) recently organized the 2023 SOBAT Competition with the aim of supporting the improvement of vocational education quality and creating a high-quality younger generation that is ready to enter the job market and industry. The theme of the competition was “Appropriate Technology Innovation to Create a Competitive Generation for Sustainable Vocational Education.” The competition was open to high school students (SMA/SMK or equivalent) as well as students from polytechnics and universities.

The background for the 2023 SOBAT Competition is the limited innovation in the Heavy Equipment Engineering (TAB) study program. Therefore, UT has created a competition in the TAB field to enhance the younger generation’s competencies by fostering appropriate innovation. The judging criteria for this competition are based on the quality of innovations that can bring about high competitiveness.

“Through the 2023 SOBAT Competition program, UT is committed to improving the quality of vocational education while also realizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically point four, quality education. Additionally, this competition is an implementation of the 14 pillars of the SOBAT program, aiming to nurture and support creative and innovative ideas from vocational school and university students,” said UT’s CSR Manager, Himawan Sutanto.

Since its launch in 2019, the SOBAT Competition has received positive responses, as evidenced by the increasing number of participants each year. 2,716 participants have joined the 2023 SOBAT Competition with a total of 1,358 innovations. The participants are widely distributed, with 1,071 participants from Java, 108 from Sumatra, 69 from Sulawesi, 135 from Kalimantan, and 3 from Papua.

Participants go through several stages to submit their innovations. Participants write and submit abstracts of their proposed innovations in the first stage. Subsequently, they are required to develop papers and prototype designs based on the previously submitted abstracts. Finally, participants who qualify and are deemed successful in the selection process will receive funding to create the prototype they designed earlier. Participants will also be directly mentored by the 2023 SOBAT Competition team in the prototype development.

Through the 2023 SOBAT Competition program, UT hopes to deliver a positive impact on improving the achievements and competencies of vocational school students and polytechnic students. Furthermore, the participants will be competitive, resilient, and able to contribute to the future of Indonesia.

 

List of winners of the 2023 SOBAT Competition for the category of Heavy Equipment Engineering Innovation High School / Vocational High School:

Rank	Winner
Champion	SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Kepanjen
1st runner up	SMKN 2 Tarakan
2nd runner up	SMK Ma’arif NU 1 Sumpiuh
Runner-up winner 1	SMKN 5 Banjarmasin
Runner-up winner 2	SMK Muhammadiyah 7 Gondanglegi

 

List of winners of the 2023 SOBAT Competition for the General Innovation High School / Vocational High School Category:

Rank	Winner
Champion	SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Samarinda
1st runner up	SMA NU Al Ma’ruf Kudus
2nd runner up	SMK PGRI 2 Ponorogo
Runner-up winner 1	SMK Muhammadiyah 7 Gondanglegi
Runner-up winner 2	MAN 1 Kudus

 

List of winners of the 2023 SOBAT Competition for Polytechnic/University Category:

Rank	Winner
Champion	Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya
1st runner up	Institut Teknologi Telkom Purwokerto
2nd runner up	Politeknik ATMI Surakarta
Runner-up winner 1	Universitas Sriwijaya
Runner-up winner 2	Universitas Sumatera Utara

 

United Tractors’ Overview

PT United Tractors Tbk (UT),  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 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.

For more information, please contact:   Sara K. Loebis Head of Corporate Governance and Sustainability Division PT United Tractors Tbk Email : ir@unitedtractors.com and corcom@unitedtractors.com  Address : Jl. Raya Bekasi Km.22 Cakung, Jakarta Timur 13910 Telp. : (62-21) 3511961, Fax : (62-21) 3441413 Medsos : IG (@unitedtractorsofficial & @ceritadi.ut) Website: www.unitedtractors.com LinkedIn: PT United Tractors Tbk