(SeaPRwire) - 香港, 2025年11月22日 — 首届钯全球科学奖颁奖典礼在香港举行,旨在表彰工业钯应用领域最先进的创新成果。该国际科学竞赛于2025年设立,旨在激发和促进钯基新技术领域的突破性研究。来自加拿大、日本、印度、美国和沙特阿拉伯的五位科学家被授予桂冠,共同分享35万美元的总奖金。
典礼汇聚了顶尖科学家、商业代表、政府官员和国际合作伙伴。与会者见证了获奖者的正式公布,并认可了正在塑造未来钯应用的高水平创新。此次活动突显了竞赛的全球范围及其在推动尖端钯技术方面的作用。
竞赛第一年收到了来自30多个国家的近100份投稿,涵盖传统和替代能源、冶金、化学、纳米技术、医学、电子和环境技术等领域。国际专家委员会根据科学新颖性、技术可行性和工业适用性对每份参赛作品进行了评估。
获奖者分为三个提名类别:
新钯应用最佳科学发展奖
新钯应用最佳科学文章奖
新钯应用最佳应用概念奖
在新钯应用最佳科学发展奖提名中,杰出教授Chao-Jun Li (McGill University, Canada) 凭借一种能将甲烷和二氧化碳转化为甲醇(一种关键化学原料)的钯催化剂荣获一等奖。该技术减少了温室气体排放,更好地利用了原材料,并最大限度地减少了生产废物,从而创造了一个更可持续、更环保的工艺。二等奖授予了杰出教授Makoto Fujita (University of Tokyo and Institute for Molecular Science, Japan),他开发了一种构建钯纳米结构的新方法。他的工作为具有独特性能的材料在电子、医学和先进工业技术中的应用打开了大门。
在最佳科学文章类别中,资深教授Natesan Thirupathi (Delhi University, India) 凭借其在有机钯化学领域的研究荣获一等奖,该研究加速了药物开发并使制药生产更加环保。Michael Joseph Krische教授 (University of Texas at Austin, USA) 凭借一种同时利用钯进行氢化和偶联反应的方法获得二等奖,该方法加快了重要医学化合物的合成。
最佳应用概念奖授予了Safa Faris Kayed副教授 (Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia),其项目是PalladClear,一个基于钯的废水处理系统。该设备能高效净化水,回收金属进行再利用,并减少对环境的影响,这对于创建更清洁、更安全的城市至关重要。
“我们评估的不仅是原创思想,还有它们在现实世界中的影响力,即深厚的科学洞察力与实际应用的结合。从最初的投稿来看,钯显然正在超越其传统用途。我们看到了将钯从原材料转变为战略性功能资源的创新,范围从新型抗菌分子到制药和清洁能源的精密工具。这些发展不仅改进了现有工艺,还创造了以前看似不可能的新市场。通过认可将科学深度与可扩展应用相结合的工作,我们正在设定一个标准,以指导全球研发重点,并塑造未来几十年钯将如何用于应对挑战,”钯全球科学奖国际专家委员会主席Francis Verpoort表示。
本次竞赛得到了其总合作伙伴China Precious Metals Industry Committee (CPMIC) 的支持,以及Shanghai Metals Market、North-West University (South Africa) 和MDX Research Center for Element Strategy (Japan) 的支持。
下一届钯全球科学奖将于2026年春季启动。欢迎全球科学家和工程师提交能够改变技术、增强环境可持续性并巩固钯在未来工业中作用的新项目。
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(SeaPRwire) - 航空公司在美国发布航空安全警告后,已取消飞往委内瑞拉的航班,扰乱了该国的旅行,与此同时,特朗普政府也加大了对总统尼古拉斯·马杜罗的施压。据报道,至少有三家航空公司,巴西的Gol、哥伦比亚的Avianca和TAP Air Portugal,取消了周六从加拉加斯出发的航班,其他国际航空公司也对周一前的航班进行了调整。此次航班中断也影响了英国和欧洲,与此同时,美国政府决定将被称为Cartel de los Soles的委内瑞拉组织列为外国恐怖组织。TAP表示,其航班决定是遵循美国发布的、指示安全无法得到保证的警告,路透社报道。西班牙的Iberia表示,将从周一开始暂停飞往加拉加斯的航班,“直至另行通知”,不过其周六飞往马德里的航班按计划运营,报道称。Copa Airlines和Wingo继续运营,而LATAM则取消了其周日飞往波哥大的航班。这些航空公司调整航班的举动主要是在FAA向在委内瑞拉领空内或上空运行的飞机发布警告之后。据 Digital报道,FAA已于11月22日警告航空公司不要飞越委内瑞拉,发布通知敦促他们“谨慎行事”,因为该地区存在“潜在危险情况”。该警告发布之际,美国已显著增加其军事存在,部署轰炸机、军舰和海军陆战队,作为打击该地区附近贩毒活动以及对涉嫌贩毒船只进行空袭行动的一部分。周一,美国Department of State继续正式宣布在《联邦公报》中指定Cartel de los Soles。Cartel de los Soles,或称“太阳卡特尔”,指的是委内瑞拉参与贩毒的政府和军事官员网络。Secretary of State曾于上周在一份声明中表示,Cartel de los Soles和委内瑞拉的其他卡特尔“对我们半球的恐怖暴力以及向美国和欧洲贩运毒品负有责任”。周一,美国Department of State迅速更新了他们的旅行指南。德国表示局势依然“紧张”,并可能进一步恶化。与此同时,英国周日建议旅行者,航班可能随时被取消。“一些航空公司已在短时间内取消了航班,”英国政府建议。“如果您有即将飞往或离开委内瑞拉的航班,您应该与您的航空公司或旅行社保持联系。”本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。
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(SeaPRwire) - 官员周日表示,周五从一所天主教学校绑架的303名学生中,有50名已经逃脱并与家人团聚,尼日尔各地学校在袭击发生后仍然关闭。尼日尔州尼日利亚基督教协会主席兼学校所有人Bulus Dauwa Yohanna主教表示,这些年龄在10到18岁之间的学生于周五到周六期间各自逃脱。Yohanna表示,圣玛丽学校共有253名学生仍被扣押,并补充说:“当我们决定联系并拜访一些家长时,我们才得以确认这一点。”官员没有提供关于这些儿童如何逃脱的更多细节,也没有透露剩余学生和老师被关押的地点。教宗呼吁立即释放这些儿童和学校员工,他在周日圣彼得广场弥撒结束时表示,他对这一事件“深感悲痛”。教宗说:“我感到非常悲痛,特别是为那些被绑架的许多男孩女孩,以及他们那些焦急的家人。”他还说:“我衷心呼吁立即释放人质,并敦促有关当局采取适当及时的决定,确保他们获释。”据 The Associated Press 报道,目前没有组织声称对此次袭击负责。该媒体补充说,当局表示,战术小队和当地猎人正在努力营救被绑架的儿童。尼日尔州在周五袭击发生后迅速关闭了所有学校,而尼日利亚政府也关闭了该地区冲突频发地区的几所联邦学院。圣玛丽学校的袭击发生前仅四天,武装分子在卡杜纳州绑架了100多名女学生,并导致至少一名工作人员死亡。对失踪女孩的搜寻仍在进行中。与此同时,夸拉州州长AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq周日表示,在尼日利亚中部夸拉州的一次教堂突袭中被绑架的38名信徒已被解救。武装分子周二袭击了埃鲁库镇的基督使徒教会,造成两人死亡并劫持了其他人质。总统博拉·蒂努布将他们的获释归功于“安全机构的努力”,但没有提供更多细节。尼日利亚发生了一系列针对基督徒及其机构的袭击事件,促使(美国)总统将这个西非国家宣布为“特别关注国”。然而,尼日利亚政府对美国的说法提出了异议。“我对此非常愤怒,”总统周五对 Radio 说,“尼日利亚正在发生的事情是一种耻辱。” Digital 的 Rachel Wolf 和 Anders Hagstrom,以及 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。
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HONG KONG, Nov 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – On 24 November, Chuangxin Industries Holdings Limited (“Chuangxin Industries” or the “Company”, 02788.HK), a leading integrated producer of electrolytic aluminum and alumina in China, was officially listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Company offered a total of 500 million shares globally, with approximately 10% under the Hong Kong Public Offering and approximately 90% under International Offering. The Hong Kong public Offering was oversubscribed by 447.2 times. The final offer price was HK$10.99 per share, with a board lots of 500 shares, raising gross proceeds of approximately HK$ 5,495 million from the global offering. Seventeen cornerstone investors — including Hillhouse, China Hongqiao, Taikang Life, Glencore AG, and Mercuria — subscribed for an aggregate of US$351 million at the offer price, representing nearly 50% of the global offering. As of today’s market close, the Company recorded a strong trading debut, closing at HK$14.59, up 32.76%.Driven by Green Energy and Integrated Strengths to Shape a New Landscape in the Aluminum IndustryChuangxin Industries focuses on the aluminum industry, specializing in alumina refining and aluminum smelting, with operations spanning the production and sales of both electrolytic aluminum and alumina products. The Company has built an integrated ecosystem covering “energy — alumina refining — aluminum smelting”. Since 2012, the Company has established a strong presence in two resource-rich regions—Huolinguole, Inner Mongolia and Binzhou, Shandong Province—achieving a high degree of self-sufficiency in alumina and electricity supply. Leveraging stable, low-cost electricity, the Company maintains efficient production and enhances operational performance. In 2024, its alumina self-sufficiency rate reached approximately 84% and electricity self-sufficiency rate about 88%, significantly above the industry average. At the same time, the Company continues to invest in R&D, advance the integration of the aluminum value chain, and accelerate its green transition to build a more efficient and sustainable production model. At the listing ceremony, Mr. Cui Lixin, Chairman of Chuangxin Industries, stated: “The successful listing of Chuangxin Industries marks a new starting point for us to drive transformation across talent, products, energy and capital. We will further strengthen our advantages in cost, quality, technology and service, and focus on globalization, green development, high-end manufacturing and intelligent innovation, accelerating our journey toward becoming a green aluminum industry group in the global market.”Mr. Cui Lixin, Chairman and Non-executive Director of Chuangxin Industries, attended the listing ceremony at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Chuangxin Industries fully explores wind and solar energy to establish a stable green power aluminum business. Several of its self-owned wind and solar plants have already commenced operation, and the Company plans to increase the proportion of green energy usage to over 50% by the end of 2026. This not only helps reduce electricity costs but also enhances the Company’s long-term sustainability. Leveraging its integrated ecosystem and low-cost power advantages, the Company maintains strong competitiveness in operations, production capacity, and raw material supply. Based on its 2024 production output, Chuangxin Industries’ aluminum smelter in Huolinguole, Inner Mongolia has become the fourth-largest electrolytic aluminum production base in North China. Its high-quality, low-carbon products further strengthen the Company’s competitive position in both domestic and international markets.Over the past few years, the Company has maintained steady growth in its performance. Revenue increased from RMB 13.49 billion in 2022 to RMB 13.815 billion in 2023, and further to RMB 15.163 billion in 2024. For the first five months of 2025, revenue reached RMB 7.214 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 22.6%. Benefiting from the synergies between its alumina and electrolytic aluminum businesses and its low-cost advantages, the Company’s gross profit margin has improved each year, rising from 15.1% in 2022 to 16.9% in 2023 and further to 28.2% in 2024. Net profit rose from RMB 913 million in 2022 to RMB 1.081 billion in 2023, and surged further to RMB 2.63 billion in 2024. This consistent growth demonstrates not only the strong resilience of the Company’s core business but also its ability to navigate market volatility, laying a solid foundation for continued expansion in domestic and overseas markets.Capturing Market Opportunities and Advancing Capacity and Overseas ExpansionAccording to CRU, global electrolytic aluminum consumption is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.6% from 2025 to 2028, while China’s annual demand gap for electrolytic aluminum is projected to exceed one million tonnes and last until 2034.The report also indicates that China is the world’s largest electrolytic aluminum market, with an industry scale of approximately RMB 897 billion in 2024, accounting for around 71% of global demand, and is expected to maintain its leading position in 2028. In response to the sustained growth in market demand and the structural supply gap, Chuangxin Industries focuses on the two most value-added segments—alumina refining and aluminum smelting. Leveraging its integrated ecosystem of “energy – alumina refining – aluminum smelting”, the Company continues to enhance production efficiency and operational performance. Its electrolytic aluminum output per capita reached approximately 590 to 670 tonnes, 2.2 to 2.6 times the industry average. In 2024, the Company achieved an alumina self-sufficiency rate of about 84% and an electricity self-sufficiency rate of about 88%, while maintaining a cash cost of approximately RMB 15,112 per tonne of electrolytic aluminum, ranking in the top 5% in China and top 30% globally— demonstrating its strong capabilities in cost control and capacity management. Beyond the China market, CRU forecasts that electrolytic aluminum demand in the Middle East and Southeast Asia will grow at CAGRs of approximately 4.6% and 3.0%, respectively, from 2025 to 2028, with the Middle East well-positioned to absorb capacity due to its energy advantages. The Company’s integrated electrolytic aluminum project launched in Saudi Arabia is built upon these regional growth trends and energy-related advantages, laying a critical foundation for its overseas capacity deployment and aligning with the global shift of aluminum production toward low-energy-consumption regions. As demand for aluminum continues to rise in emerging sectors such as new energy vehicles, photovoltaics and energy storage—while global supply remains constrained by environmental requirements and capacity approval policies— Chuangxin Industries is leveraging its high self-sufficiency, cost competitiveness and expanding overseas footprint to effectively capture market opportunities, underscoring its leading position and long-term growth potential.Looking ahead, the Company will make full use of the proceeds from the listing to further expand production capacity, enhance technology and R&D capabilities, and strengthen market competitiveness. The proceeds will be primarily used for overseas production capacity expansion, green energy projects, as well as working capital and general corporate uses. The combination of global demand growth, China’s structural supply gap, and the rising demand potential in the Middle East enables the Company’s investments to secure an early presence in key growth markets and establish a more resilient supply chain system. Supported by advanced technology and its integrated ecosystem, Chuangxin Industries will continue to enhance the competitiveness of its core businesses, expand its presence in domestic and international markets, promote the sustainable development of its electrolytic aluminum and alumina operations, consolidate its market position, capture industry growth opportunities, and demonstrate its strength and vision as a leading enterprise in China’s green aluminum industry. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
PENANG, Malaysia, Nov 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TransNusa today marked another significant milestone in its regional expansion strategy with the inauguration of its Jakarta–Penang route, further strengthening the airline's growing presence across Southeast Asia.The new service underscores TransNusa's commitment to enhancing international connectivity while supporting rising travel demand between Indonesia and Malaysia.The first scheduled flight on the route took off this morning, with operations initially set for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Beginning December 1, the airline will transition to daily flights, with plans to increase frequency in 2026 as part of its broader network growth roadmap.Expanding Network Connectivity in MalaysiaTransNusa Group CEO Dato' Bernard Francis said the launch of the Jakarta–Penang service is a strategic step aligned with the airline's vision of expanding access to major regional hubs."Penang International Airport (PIA) is Malaysia's second-busiest airport and provides access to more than 20 international and domestic destinations," he said."It has become the strongest alternative to KLIA, offering robust long-term incentive structures that many secondary airports in the region do not yet provide. This made the Jakarta–Penang route not only viable but highly strategic for our network expansion."Dato' Francis noted that the route was realised in under six months through close collaboration with Tourism Malaysia and Penang International Airport, reflecting strong cross-border support to improve passenger mobility.Strengthening Regional PresencePenang becomes TransNusa's third active route connecting Indonesia and Malaysia, following Jakarta–Kuala Lumpur. The airline's growing presence in Malaysia reinforces its ambition to become a key player in the region's travel segment.With Visit Malaysia 2026 approaching, TransNusa continues to work with Tourism Malaysia to boost bilateral travel, including promotional activities, trade engagements, and connectivity support for industry stakeholders.Flight DetailsTransNusa's scheduled flight 8B 633 will depart Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 5:30am and arrive at Penang International Airport at 9:00am. The returning service, 8B 632, will depart Penang at 9:30am and land in Jakarta at 10:55am.Fares for TransNusa's scheduled Penang–Jakarta route start from IDR1.199.000, RM299, CNY520, USD75, AUD109, and SGD100.For its international flights, TransNusa not only provide premium services with competitive ticket prices, but the airline also has attractive product bundles called SEAT, SEAT-PLUS and FLEXI-PRO. "Our passengers will enjoy check-in baggage 20kgs," Datuk Bernard said, explaining that the baggage offering was over and above the 7kgs limit offered as a passenger's hand carry."For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, we provide services such as free baggage up to 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, priority at check-in and boarding counters," Datuk Bernard explained.In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the flexibility to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed." added Datuk Bernard.TransNusa, which aims to ensure its passengers travel with ease and comfort, has also configured their A320s with a 174-seat configuration, which allows for passengers to enjoy about 30 inches of legroom, comparable to the experience passengers would get in a full-service airline."We are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers." stressed Datuk Bernard.Datuk Bernard Francis...TransNusa is strengthening its connectivityTransNusa, A Short HistoryThe 3-year old TransNusa, led by aviation expert and veteran, Datuk Bernard made waves in the aviation industry with its unique domestic and international business development and growth strategy.Within just 6 months of operations, in 2023, the airline, known then as a new player with new rules, launched its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, followed by the launch of scheduled flights between Jakarta and Singapore.TransNusa, which established itself as a Premium Service Carrier, made headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia to introduce new exciting routes. In 2023, during its first year of operations, TransNusa became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China. In 2024, TransNusa became the first in the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and Manado. In October 2025, TransNusa added yet another milestones by becoming the first Indonesian airline and second airline in the world to launch scheduled flights from Manado to Guangzhou, China.MEDIA CONTACTTrina Thomas RajMobile: +6012 4992672E-mail: trina@myqaseh.org Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Belem, Brazil, Nov 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT PLN (Persero) reaffirmed its role as the driving force of Indonesia's decarbonization agenda by advancing the development of a national carbon market aligned with global standards. This commitment was conveyed during a panel discussion titled "Scaling-Up Carbon Markets: Opportunities for Global Collaboration" at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where PLN outlined concrete plans to enhance integrity, transparency, and the interoperability of Indonesia's carbon market with international systems.Hanif Faisol Nurofiq (L) with the Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment, Andreas Bjelland Eriksen (R), the Director of Technology, Engineering, and Sustainability at PLN, Evy Haryadi (2nd from L), and the Executive Director of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Sang-Hyup Kim (2nd from R) after the signing of the Mutual Expression of Intent for the Generation-Based Incentive Programme between PLN and GGGI at the Indonesia Pavilion in Belém, Brazil during COP 30 - the 30th Conference of the Parties. (13/11).Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI) Eddy Soeparno emphasized that Indonesia's success in sustaining low-carbon economic growth depends heavily on regulatory consistency and collaboration among stakeholders—both domestically and globally. COP30, he said, represents a pivotal moment for Indonesia to demonstrate its readiness to lead a credible carbon ecosystem in the region."Indonesia must send a clear signal that we are ready to build a transparent, measurable carbon ecosystem capable of creating real economic value. Cross-sector policy alignment is no longer optional—it is essential for our carbon market to truly become the hub of regional collaboration," Eddy stated.Meanwhile, the Director of Carbon Economic Value Governance at the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Indonesia, Ignatius Wahyu Marjaka, affirmed that Indonesia has prepared strategic measures aligned with international carbon trading standards and mechanisms. These efforts include collaboration with partner countries, global certification bodies, and the development of platforms that integrate domestic and international carbon trading instruments."Indonesia has actually begun developing international carbon market policies by introducing bilateral agreements with several partner countries, including Norway," Wahyu explained.He added that strengthening the integrity of the carbon market remains a national priority, particularly in improving cross-sector understanding, infrastructure readiness, and governance capacity. Wahyu stressed that technology, transparency, and accountability are key elements in ensuring Indonesia's credibility in the global carbon market.PLN's Director of Technology, Engineering, and Sustainability, Evy Haryadi, explained that Indonesia holds vast potential to build a robust carbon ecosystem, and PLN is ready to serve as its catalyst.In the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) 2025–2034, PLN targets the addition of 52.9 GW of renewable energy, including baseload, variable energy, and energy storage systems."PLN's renewable energy expansion potential could generate up to 250 million tons of green attributes. This is not just regulatory compliance, but a real opportunity to create green economic value and accelerate the national energy transition. PLN is ready to be the catalyst that ensures a credible carbon market," Evy said.PLN guarantees that each issuance of carbon credits meets global standards and follows the key principles of high-integrity carbon. PLN continues to strengthen international collaboration, including with the Government of Norway, focusing on scheme and governance development, capacity building, and harmonization of global standards with national policies—ensuring Indonesian carbon credits are accepted in international markets.PLN asserts that these efforts reflect Indonesia's contribution to playing a strategic role in the global climate agenda while delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for all.About PLNPT PLN (Persero) is Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, committed to continuous innovation and delivering the best service to its customers. PLN drives its Transformation 2.0 agenda with the vision of becoming a Top 500 Global Company and the No. 1 choice for energy solutions. This is achieved through sustainable business growth, end-to-end digitalization, energy transition initiatives supporting Net Zero Emissions (NZE), and the development of world-class human capital. https://web.pln.co.id Contact:Gregorius Adi TriantoExecutive Vice President, Corporate Communications & CSR, PLNTel. +62 21 7261122Fax. +62 21 7227059 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
JAKARTA, Nov 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT Impack Pratama Industri Tbk (IMPC) is making one of its most ambitious moves, pledging an investment of nearly Rp250 billion (USD ~15 million) by 2026 to establish the Impack Polymer Science Institute (IPSI). This capital commitment is more than a milestone for IMPC, it is a bold investment in Indonesia's future workforce and economic progress.IMPC Commits Rp250B (US$15M) to Build ASEAN's Leading Polymer Training Center.IPSI is envisioned to become ASEAN's most respected polymer/plastics learning hub, serving industry players, students, and professionals interested in the polymer industry. Its initial purpose is clear and urgent: to close Indonesia's skills gap, reduce unemployment, enhance workforce quality, and accelerate innovation.At the core of ISPI's credibility is its partnership with SKZ - German Plastics Center (SKZ - Das Kunststoff Zentrum), one of Germany's and the world's most influential plastics institutes. With over 60 years of experience shaping global standards, SKZ now extends its expertise to Indonesia through IPSI.Through an intensive 'Train the Trainer' program, IPSI's lead instructors will be mentored directly by SKZ's experts with both strong academic backgrounds and industrial experience. This gives IPSI an immediate competitive edge, launching not as a local training center, but as an internationally recognized education hub."In a time of rapid industrial change, technological innovations, and global economic uncertainty, building a stronger talent pool is no longer optional, it's essential," said Haryanto Tjiptodihardjo, the President Director of IMPC. "By investing in IPSI, we are opening access to world-class training, empowering people to secure better jobs, earn higher incomes, and build a more resilient future as their skills grow."And this is exactly what 'Doing Well by Doing Good' means to us, creating long-term added value for the business by doing the greater good, such as uplifting the income of people and communities. Our investment of approximately Rp250 billion (roughly USD15 million) into IPSI, covering world-class polymer training and state-of-the-art facility development, stands as a clear testament to that commitment," continued Haryanto."For us at SKZ, it is a great honour and recognition to be part of this commitment. The IPSI concept is well thought out, designed to meet people's needs, and is set to be a success. With our international 'Train the Trainer' programme, we are making an important contribution to this," added Matthias Ruff, the Head of Sales Training & Research, Procuration at SKZ.Beyond IPSI, IMPC is also allocating Rp150 billion (USD ~9 million) for R&D over the next five years through its Impack Research and Innovation Center (IRIC), strengthening innovation across its building products and processing technologies. With these strategic investments and partnership, IMPC is not just leading the polymer industry, it is defining its future, creating enduring value for its stakeholders and for Indonesia.About SKZ – KFE gGmbhFounded in 1961, SKZ – Das Kunststoff-Zentrum (The German Plastics Center) is Europe's and the world's leading authority in polymer technology, recognized worldwide for its expertise in quality testing, certification, and industry-focused education. With over 60 years of experience, 13.000 participants, and more than 600 training and knowledge-transfer programs conducted annually, SKZ plays a pivotal role in advancing global plastics competency. Its research efforts focus on practical, market-driven innovation and continuous improvement of production technologies. https://www.skz.de/en About PT Impack Pratama Industri TbkThe Company was founded in 1981 and listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange on December 17, 2014 under the code "IMPC." The Company's main business activity is the production and distribution of building materials and plastic goods. The Company has a wide range of products classified into three segments namely roofing, façade, and materials. To date, the Company still holds the position as the market leader for its main products that the Company markets under the popular brands of SolarTuff, TwinLite, and Alderon. https://www.impack-pratama.com.For further information, please contact:Lenggana LinggawatiCorporate SecretaryPT Impack Pratama Industri TbkEmail: corporate.secretary@impack-pratama.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com