KARAWANG, INDONESIA – August 27, 2025 – Karawang Artha Industrial Hill is proud to announce that one of its valued tenants, PT Smoothway New Energy Materials, held a momentous groundbreaking ceremony today, marking the official start of construction for its facility at Artha Industrial Hill. This significant milestone further solidifies Karawang Artha Industrial Hill’s position as a premier hub for Indonesia’s burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain.

The ceremony, attended by key executives from both Karawang Artha Industrial Hill and PT Smoothway, as well as local government officials and industry partners, celebrated the beginning of a new chapter in sustainable energy development in Indonesia. The new facility will focus on the production of high-grade lithium-ion battery electrolytes and composite aluminum-plastic film, materials crucial for the manufacturing of batteries for digital devices, electric vehicles, and industrial energy storage.

PT Smoothway has made significant advancements in green energy technologies, including Lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. The establishment of this new facility at Karawang Artha Industrial Hill is expected to create new jobs and drive greater synergy between raw material processing, battery cell manufacturing, and EV assembly, contributing to the development of a comprehensive, end-to-end EV battery ecosystem within Indonesia.

Karawang Artha Industrial Hill extends its warmest congratulations to PT Smoothway New Energy Materials on this groundbreaking achievement and looks forward to a long and successful partnership, powering the future of clean mobility together.