PT SK KERIS (formerly named as PT SUNKYONG KERIS) is one of leading producer in high quality Polyester Filament Yarn (PFY), Chip and PET Resin. SK KERIS was established in March 28, 1991 as a joint venture company between SK Group of Korea and Batik Keris Group of Indonesia.  
   
   
 
   
   

The Headquarter and factory are located in Serpong-Tangerang. By the end of December 31, 2003, the total number of employees in SK KERIS is 944 persons. In 1999, we double up our capital from USD 40 million to USD 80 million.

SK KERIS commenced its commercial production in 1993 with PFY capacity of 83MT/day. During its operation life, SK KERIS concentrated on Polymerisation, Polyester Filament Yarn (PFY) and PET bottle chip with a production capacity of 425 MT / day, 215 MT/ day and 230 MT/ day respectively

In May 2000, SK KERIS expands into a Special Chemical Business (SCB). SCB’s SK KERIS concentrates in 3 major segments which are an anti-microbial, micro-organism, and water treatment.

Acting as SK KERIS’s trading company for SCB is SK Wahana International which was established at the same time, May 2000.

SK Chemicals (listed), the major shareholder of SK KERIS with 62.5% of shares, is the First Korean synthetic fiber producer with three business domains. They include life Science, Speciality Chemicals and Petrochemical/Packaging Resin/Acetate & Textile.

Its long-term investment in basic research and independent technology development has benefited SK Group and SK KERIS to grow into a vertically integrated producer of wide range petroleum-based products.

A further 37.5% of SK KERIS shareholders were acquired by 2 foreign public companies and 1 Indonesian company. The two foreign companies are SK Networks Co.Ltd. and SK Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd., which are members of SK Group. Rempoa Filament is Indonesian Company, which is a member of Batik Keris group.

SK Group, the fourth largest conglomerate in Korea at present was found in 1953 with vertically integrated business from crude oil to textile, including world-wide general trading, engineering and construction, finance, telecommunication, up to bulk shipping.

An additional benefit for us is the ability to operate under SK Group’ umbrella who has world-wide channels. It allows us to be more competitive in the market and to enjoy the common share values with buyers in providing high quality products with competitive price.

As for SK Keris itself, we have determination to be the Number One producer in PFY and PET Resin in Indonesia. With a support from SK Chemicals’ Research and Development Department, we will continue our differentiated strategy in terms of quality and price.