dsm-firmenich opens Jakarta office and expands Karawang manufacturing
- Jakarta office consolidates three business units under one roof and is certified by the Green Building Council of Indonesia.
- Jakarta centre adds Perfumery & Beauty creation and air-care labs, plus a baked-goods application lab and a UHT pilot plant for Taste, Texture & Health.
- Karawang expansion increases production capacity with new drying technology for high‑fat and high‑protein products and new culinary blending capabilities.
- Karawang runs on 100% green electricity; electric heating cuts CO₂ by ~300 metric tons/year and heat recovery reduces energy use by ~16%.
Jakarta office and capabilities
dsm-firmenich has opened a new Jakarta office that brings its three Business Units (Taste, Texture & Health; Perfumery & Beauty; Health, Nutrition & Care) together to improve synergies, customer collaboration and local innovation. The office is certified by the Green Building Council of Indonesia and includes dedicated customer co-creation and innovation spaces.
Local labs and pilot facilities
The Jakarta site features expanded Perfumery & Beauty creation and application labs, immersive sensorium experiences and air-care testing facilities. For food and beverage, it adds a baked-goods application lab and a pilot plant for dairy UHT applications, supporting faster prototyping and locally relevant formulation work.
Karawang expansion and sustainability
The Karawang manufacturing facility has been expanded to significantly increase production capacity, adding new drying technology capable of handling both high-fat and high-protein products and new culinary blending capabilities to improve efficiency. The site runs on 100% green electricity; electric heating is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 300 metric tons per year and heat recovery is projected to cut energy consumption by about 16%.
Inauguration
The Karawang official inauguration took place on September 14, followed by the Jakarta office opening on September 15, attended by senior company and APAC leaders.
Source: dsm-firmenich
