PT Gunung Raja Paksi Tbk (GRP), one of Indonesia's largest specialty steel producers, has launched two new products that offer solutions to the evolving needs of the construction and industrial sectors: FORTISE and FORTISE+. Produced using electric arc furnace (EAF) technology and scrap steel, these products were launched as part of the company's sustainability-driven growth strategy.
FORTISE offers cost efficiency and production flexibility for large and medium-sized construction projects, while FORTISE+ was developed for more specialized applications. Specifically designed for high-rise buildings, industrial facilities and heavy infrastructure projects, FORTISE+ is produced from 75% scrap steel. It stands out with a yield strength of over 345 MPa, a tensile strength of over 450 MPa and thickness options up to 120 mm.
"The launch of FORTISE and FORTISE+ demonstrates our commitment to providing steel solutions shaped by environmental responsibility. We believe that innovation is possible through cross-industry collaboration and courage," stated GRP President Director Fedaus. Fedaus also added that this step will contribute to Indonesia's Net Zero Emission targets on or before 2060.
Public and industry representatives also showed interest in the launch. Dodiet Prasetyo, Director of Metals, DG Ilmate, Ministry of Industry RI, emphasized that energy efficient and environmentally friendly steel products will strengthen national industrial competitiveness in the global green transformation process.
Ir. Kimron Manik, Director of Construction Sustainability at the Directorate General of Bina Konstruksi of the Ministry of Public Works, emphasized the role of steel in sustainable infrastructure development. Kimron Manik emphasized the role of steel in sustainable infrastructure development and stated, “The infrastructures of the future must be built smarter, greener and collaboratively.”
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between GRP and the Center for Materials Processing and Failure Analysis (CMPFA), Faculty of Engineering, University of Indonesia. The cooperation aims to contribute to the sustainable transformation of Indonesia's steel industry through training, joint research and know-how sharing.
“We aim to create an innovation ecosystem that will accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies,” stated Dr. Ing. Reza Miftahul Ulum, Head of CMPFA FTUI, noting that this partnership brings academia and industry together on the same ground.
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