FOCUS ON METAL FORMING
HAND-CRAFTED
“ TRUMPF sheet metal cutting and bending machinery has eliminated secondary operations at Tentrem in Indonesia.”
TO HIGH-TECH
Indonesian bus body manufacturer, Tentrem, has moved into the fast lane and is targeting mass-market scalability with new sheet metal machinery.
What began four decades ago as a rudimentary bus repair workshop beneath a corrugated iron roof has grown into one of Indonesia’ s largest coachbuilding enterprises. Based in Malang, Tentrem Sejahtera built its early success on manual craftsmanship. Now, under managing director Yohan Wahyudi, the company is targeting mass-market scalability and leveraging TRUMPF sheet metal technologies to take production to new heights.
Panoramic windows, elevated seating and plush semi-reclining chairs may sound like the description of a luxury hotel suite. However, this refers to the upper deck of the premium double-decker Avante H8 Grand Captain, the flagship model in Tentrem’ s range of luxury coaches. The vehicle-body manufacturer specialises in crafting custom bus bodies
Tentrem Sejahtera’ s production hall. The company supports its employees with new machines and software.
Yohan Wahyudi( pictured) has invested in a modern production system to standardise processes. But he is still determined to provide customer with customised solutions.
All images courtesy of TRUMPF.
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