What Sumi Indo Kabel does

Sumi Indo Kabel (PT. Sumi Indo Kabel Tbk., IDX: IKAI) is an Indonesian cable and wire manufacturer founded in 1981 and controlled (93%) by Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI) since 2011. The company operates a single integrated manufacturing facility in Tangerang, Banten, producing a comprehensive product portfolio spanning bare conductors (AAAC, AAC, ACSR, BCC), low voltage power cables (NYA, NYM, NYY and XLPE variants), medium voltage cables up to 36kV manufactured on a CCV line, fire resistant cables under the IKILON brand (Indonesia's first, launched 1993), armoured and unarmoured instrument cables for industrial control, automotive battery cables for Toyota and Honda via SEI distribution, and specialty cables for solar (DC 1.5kV per IEC 62930), oil & gas (LAPA moisture barrier), rolling stock, and extreme cold environments (-50°C). Products meet international standards including SNI, IEC, JIS, BS, SPLN, ASTM, and carry CE Mark certification. Sumi Indo Kabel books in USD since FY2012 and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SMK3 certifications and PROPER Blue environmental rating, with competitive advantage grounded in its SEI parent relationship rather than independent R&D.

The company's revenue model is B2B direct sales with quote-based industrial pricing tied to copper/aluminum commodity costs and order specifications; it does not publish pricing. Go-to-market combines direct factory sales ([email protected]) with channel sales through SEI's regional offices in Japan, Philippines, UAE, and Singapore, enabling reach into global automotive OEM supply chains. Primary customer segments are utilities/power transmission (vertical), automotive OEMs (Toyota, Honda via SEI), infrastructure and construction (fire-resistant cable), and renewable energy/oil & gas via specialty lines. Distribution is exclusively B2B with no retail or e-commerce channel. FY2024 net sales were $129.95M with FY2024 profit of $1.97M (sharp compression from $7.52M the prior year), reflecting margin pressure in a commodity-driven business despite the SEI parentage.

Name

Sumi Indo Kabel

Legal name

PT. SUMI INDO KABEL Tbk.

Website

https://sikabel.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sumi Indo Kabel is an Indonesian cable manufacturer (IDX: IKAI, 93% owned by Sumitomo Electric Industries) producing power, control, instrument, fire-resistant, automotive, solar, and specialty cables for utilities, automotive OEMs (Toyota, Honda), and industrial customers from a single Tangerang facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wire and Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable (IMADAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation) (IMADAMAG), Cables, Connectors & Electrical BOS Components Manufacturing (MV/HV, Subsea, Harnesses) (EUAMAHAK)

Keywords

• Power cable manufacturing
• Low voltage cables
• Medium voltage cables
• Fire resistant cables
• Automotive wire harnesses

Headquarters

HQ city

Tangerang

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Power & Control Cable Sales: Manufacturing and sale of low voltage and medium voltage power cables, control cables, and instrument cables for infrastructure, industrial, and utility applications
2. Automotive Wire Sales: Sale of automobile cables including battery cables, earth bond wires, and low voltage cables to automotive manufacturers like Toyota and Honda
3. Specialty Cable Sales: Sale of fire resistant cables (IKILON), solar cables, LAPA cables, low temperature cables, and rolling stock cables for specialized applications
4. Bare Conductor Sales: Sale of bare copper conductors (BCC), aluminum conductors (ACSR, AAC, AAAC) for overhead power transmission lines and grounding applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PT. Sumi Indo Kabel manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of electrical cables and conductors, including bare overhead conductors, low voltage and medium voltage power cables up to 36 kV, fire resistant cables under the IKILON brand, instrument cables, automotive battery cables, and specialty cables for solar, oil and gas, low temperature, rolling stock, and bonding applications. The company is part of the Sumitomo Electric Group and serves utilities, automotive OEMs, infrastructure, and industrial customers primarily through direct B2B sales and SEI regional offices.

Product overview

PT. Sumi Indo Kabel is a cable and wire manufacturing company producing a comprehensive portfolio of electrical cables. The product range includes Bare Conductors (Over Head AAAC, AAC, ACSR, SAC, and Bare Copper Conductor), Power and Control Cables (Low Voltage cables such as NYA, NYM, NYY, NYYHY and Medium Voltage cables up to 36kV), Fire Resistant Cables (FRC Non Armour and FRC Armoured), Instrument Cables (Armoured and Non-Armoured configurations), and Special Products (LAPA moisture barrier cables, Solar Cables, Low Temperature Cables, Rolling Stock Cables, and Bonding Cables). The company also offers certified products meeting SNI IEC, JIS, and CE Mark standards, along with a comprehensive SIK Product Range Catalog and Technical Information documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bare Overhead Conductors (AAAC, AAC, ACSR, SAC, BCC) Bare overhead conductors for transmission lines and grounding, including All Aluminium Alloy Conductor (AAAC), All Aluminium Conductor (AAC), Aerial Bundle Cable (ABC), Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR/AS), Space Aerial Cable (SAC), and Bare Copper Conductor (BCC). Designed per SPLN, IEC 61089, IEC 60228, ASTM, and ICEA standards for utilities and power transmission applications.
• Low Voltage Power and Control Cables Comprehensive low voltage cable range rated at 600/1000V, including PVC-insulated (NYA, NYM, NYY, NYMHY, NYYHY) and XLPE-insulated (N2XY, N2XSY, N2XBY, N2XRY) configurations with armoured and unarmoured variants for fixed wiring installations and power distribution.
• Medium Voltage Power Cables (up to 36 kV) Single and three core XLPE-insulated medium voltage cables rated at 3.6/6 kV to 18/30 kV, available in non-armoured, copper tape screened, aluminium wire armoured, steel wire armoured, double aluminium tape armoured, double steel tape armoured, and flat steel wire armoured variants for underground and overhead power distribution.
• IKILON Fire Resistant Cables (FRC) Indonesia's first fire resistant cable, including FRC Non Armour and FRC XLPE / SWA / PVC armoured variants with mica glass tape fire proof layer, XLPE insulation, and flame retardant PVC bedding and sheath. Available in JIS, BS, and AS standards for emergency systems and fire safety applications.
• Instrument Cables (Armoured and Non-Armoured) 500V rated instrument cables in single pair/triad and multi pair/triad configurations with overall screen or individual and overall screen protection, available in armoured (galvanized round steel wire) and non-armoured variants with PVC or XLPE insulation for industrial control, instrumentation, and oil and gas applications.
• Automotive Battery Cables and Low Voltage Wires Low voltage automotive wires, battery cables, earth bond wires (EB, HDEB), AV, and AVSS cables supplied through Sumitomo Electric Industries to prominent car manufacturers including Toyota and Honda for vehicle manufacturing.
• LAPA Moisture Barrier Cable Eco cable for oil and gas plant and underground gland distribution applications, designed for harsh environments with corrosion resistance up to 80°C for 3000 hours, hydrocarbon and oil immersion resistance per IEC-TR-61901.
• Solar PV Cable (DC 1.5 kV, H1Z2Z2-K) Single core DC 1.5 kV solar photovoltaic cable with cross-linked halogen-free flame retardant compound, operating temperature up to 120°C, UV and ozone resistant, designed per IEC 62930, BS EN 50618, and 2PFG 1169 for photovoltaic system installations.
• Low Temperature Cable (-50°C) Specialized cable designed for extreme cold environments operating at temperatures down to -50°C, with product certification (Ghost Mark).
• Rolling Stock Cable

Quantifiable outcome

• PROPER BLUE certification achievement demonstrating environmental management compliance at 97.59%

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSumi Indo Kabel is an affiliated company of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI) and part of the Sumitomo Electric Group. SEI acquired 93% of Sumi Indo Kabel shares in 2011. The company operates under SEI's global standards and utilizes SEI's distribution network for international sales. Sumi Indo Kabel supplies automotive cables to prominent car manufacturers through SEI.
• SEI (Philippines) IncorporatedregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSumitomo Electric subsidiary in the Philippines operating as a regional marketing office. Handles sales and customer relations for Sumitomo Electric Group products including Sumi Indo Kabel cables in the Philippine market.
• Sumitomo Electric Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional marketing office in Singapore handling sales and distribution for Sumitomo Electric Group products including cables from Sumi Indo Kabel in the Asia Pacific region.
• PT. KARYA SUMIDEN INDONESIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company established in 1998 when copper wire plant was separated from Sumi Indo Kabel. Manufactures Copper Rod & Wire as raw materials for cable manufacturing, indicating vertical integration within the Sumitomo Electric Group in Indonesia.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Belden: US-based manufacturer of specialty cables including industrial, networking, and broadcast cables. Comparable in specialty cable manufacturing approach and product differentiation.
• Nexans: French global cable manufacturer producing power cables (LV/MV/HV), specialty cables, and telecom cables. Closely comparable product breadth to SIK including overhead conductors and renewable-energy applications.
• LS Cable & System: Korean cable manufacturer with strong presence across power cables, communications cables, and specialty cables across Asia. Comparable business model and product range to SIK, including utility and infrastructure segments.
• Prysmian Group: Global leader in power and telecommunications cables with a portfolio spanning LV/MV/HV power cables, submarine cables, and specialty products. Directly comparable to SIK across the cable manufacturing value chain, including overhead conductors, underground distribution, and renewable-energy-spec cables.
• Fujikura: Japanese manufacturer of electric wire and cable including power, telecommunications, and automotive wire products. Comparable in product range and customer base to SIK, particularly in automotive wires and power infrastructure.
• Hengtong Optic-Electric: Chinese cable manufacturer with global reach in power and fiber optic cables. Comparable in product breadth (power cables, specialty cables) and competitive positioning across Asian markets.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese manufacturer of electric wire, cable, and related materials with deep ties to the Sumitomo group. Comparable in product mix (power cables, automotive wires, specialty cables) and serves overlapping end-markets.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Parent company of SIK (93% ownership) and a global manufacturer of electric wire and cable products. Directly comparable as a cable manufacturer with overlapping power, automotive, and specialty cable lines; SIK effectively functions as SEI's Indonesian manufacturing arm.

Regional players

• PT Supreme Cable Manufacturing & Commerce: Indonesian cable manufacturer with production of power cables, control cables, and bare conductors. Direct domestic competitor to SIK in the Indonesian cable market across similar product categories.
• PT Voksel Electric: Indonesian cable manufacturer producing power cables, control cables, and specialty cables. Direct competitor in the Indonesian market with overlapping customer base in utilities and infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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