Bandung, Indonesia – June 4, 2024 – In a significant move to bolster the development of salt making methods and technologies in Indonesia, Chunsan Group Indonesia and the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD) at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) have signed a Collaboration Agreement. This partnership aims to support the acceleration of national saltworks development in line with Presidential Regulation No.126 of 2022.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Hyun Lee, CEO of Chunsan Group, and Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, Dean of FTMD-ITB. The signing ceremony was also attended by key representatives from both organizations, including Arini Lee, Chief of Business Administration Officer at Chunsan Group Indonesia, Dr. Ir. Hermawan Judawisastra, M.Eng., Vice Dean for Resources at FTMD-ITB, Prof. Dr. Ir. Bagus Budiwantoro from the Mechanical Design Department, and Dr. Sri Raharno, MT., from the Mechanical Production Engineering Department at FTMD-ITB.

This collaboration is set to initiate a series of activities beneficial to both parties, focusing on the development of innovative salt production technologies. These initiatives are expected to enhance the efficiency and quality of salt production, contributing significantly to the national goal of accelerating the development of saltworks across Indonesia.

“We are excited to embark on this journey with FTMD-ITB. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to fostering technological advancements in Indonesia’s salt production industry,” stated Mr. Hyun Lee, CEO of Chunsan Group. “Through this partnership, we aim to develop cutting-edge methods that will not only improve production but also support the sustainable development of the salt industry in Indonesia.”

Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, Dean of FTMD-ITB, expressed similar enthusiasm. “This agreement marks a pivotal step in leveraging academic expertise to address real-world industrial challenges. We look forward to working closely with Chunsan Group to develop technologies that will have a lasting impact on Indonesia’s salt production capabilities.”