Manitou inaugurates Indonesia subsidiary

Manitou Group is inaugurating its new subsidiary in Indonesia today.

In line with the company’s Lift roadmap, the subsidiary, named PT Manitou Indonesia Perkasa, is registered in Jakarta with its stockyard and workshop based in Bekasi, near Jakarta. The aim is to provide a better experience to customers across Indonesia, located within the group’s Latin America, Pacific, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Oceania (LAPAM) region.

PT Manitou Indonesia Perkasa is registered in Jakarta. (Image: Manitou).

“Indonesia is currently one of the most dynamic economies in Southeast Asia and the largest economy in the region,” said Manitou, pointing to the country’s annual GDP growth of 5% in 2025, with forecasts also projecting 5% for 2026.

Driven by massive infrastructure development, with the Indonesian government planning to invest $617 billion between 2025 and 2029, and a booming industrial sector, the demand for handling and lifting equipment is growing steadily, added the company.

Rapid market growth 

The construction equipment rental market is expected to reach $795 million by 2029, representing an average annual growth rate of nearly 9%. More specifically, the Indonesian forklift rental market is projected to grow from $108 million in 2025 to $162 million in 2031. “This rapidly expanding rental market represents a strategic opportunity for Manitou Group and its rental customers.”

The subsidiary will focus its activities on high-potential segments including telehandlers, aerial platforms for the rental market, as well as rough terrain and industrial forklifts. Manitou and Gehl dealers already handle the distribution and service support of these products in Indonesia, as well as earthmoving products, such as backhoe loaders and skid steer loaders.

Bernd Freudenmann, vice president APAC at Manitou Group, commented, “Our new Indonesian subsidiary reinforces our presence in Southeast Asia within a high-potential market. This new location aligns perfectly with our new Lift roadmap, with a commitment to being as close as possible to the needs of our dealers and rental customers.”