Strengthening international industry connections and exploring opportunities in Southeast Asia’s automotive and manufacturing sectors.
Jakarta, Indonesia | September 2026
The Directors of REFA Chemical Industries Private Limited, an Indian manufacturer of industrial cleaning, metal surface preparation, and specialty chemicals, visited Indonesia in September 2026 to attend Automechanika Jakarta 2026 and engage with the country’s growing automotive and industrial manufacturing ecosystem.
The visit marked another step in REFA’s efforts to strengthen its international presence, develop business relationships, and explore opportunities for its industrial chemical solutions in Southeast Asia.
Engaging with Indonesia’s Automotive and Manufacturing Industry
During Automechanika Jakarta 2026, REFA’s Directors interacted with manufacturers, industry professionals, and potential business partners to better understand the Indonesian market.
Discussions focused on industrial cleaning requirements, metal surface preparation processes, chemical applications in automotive component manufacturing, and opportunities for future technical and commercial collaboration.
Indonesia’s extensive automotive supply chain and expanding manufacturing base present promising opportunities for specialized industrial chemicals.
Industrial Visits: VTCC, Yamaha Motorcycle Plant and Karawang
As part of the visit, REFA’s delegation also participated in industrial tours and visited several manufacturing-related facilities and industrial locations, including:
- VTCC Crash Test Facility: Gaining exposure to automotive testing, safety evaluation, and quality-related processes.
- Yamaha Motorcycle Manufacturing Plant: Observing motorcycle manufacturing operations and industrial production practices.
- Karawang Industrial Area: Exploring one of Indonesia’s important manufacturing regions and its industrial ecosystem.
- Other Industrial Facilities: Interacting with industry representatives and gaining insights into local manufacturing practices and requirements.
These visits provided valuable exposure to Indonesia’s industrial capabilities, manufacturing standards, and potential applications for specialized metal cleaning and surface treatment solutions.
REFA’s Industrial Chemical Solutions for the Indonesian Market
REFA manufactures a diverse portfolio of industrial chemicals, including:
- Metal Cleaning & Degreasing Chemicals: For removing machining oils, grease, carbon deposits, and other contaminants from metal components.
- Metal Surface Preparation & Treatment Chemicals: For cleaning, pickling, phosphating, passivation, and other surface treatment applications.
- Cutting & Metalworking Fluids: Supporting machining and metalworking operations.
- Rust Removers & Rust Preventives: For corrosion removal and protection of metal components.
- Industrial Cleaning Chemicals: For industrial equipment, machinery, and facility maintenance.
- Water Treatment Chemicals: Including descalers, antiscalants, biocides, and related solutions.
REFA serves automotive metal component manufacturers, cookware and cutlery manufacturers, and other metal manufacturing industries, offering application-focused chemical solutions for industrial processes.
Building Long-Term Partnerships in Indonesia
Beyond the exhibition and industrial visits, the trip reinforced REFA’s interest in developing long-term business relationships in Indonesia.
Looking Ahead: Strengthening REFA’s Global Presence
REFA’s visit to Automechanika Jakarta 2026 reflects the company’s broader vision of expanding beyond the Indian market and establishing meaningful international partnerships.
Through continued engagement with manufacturers, distributors, and industrial stakeholders, REFA looks forward to contributing to industrial cleaning, metal processing, and surface treatment applications in Indonesia and across Southeast Asia.
To learn more about REFA Chemical Industries and our industrial chemical solutions, visit www.refachemical.com.
For distribution partnerships, product enquiries, or technical discussions, contact info@refachemical.com.
