PT Eternit Gresik Indonesia (Etex Group)

What PT Eternit Gresik Indonesia (Etex Group) does

PT. Etex Building Performance Indonesia (formerly PT. Eternit Gresik) is an Indonesian fiber cement building materials manufacturer and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Belgium-headquartered Etex Group. Founded in 1971 through a joint venture between Eternit Belgium and PT. Semen Gresik, the company began commercial operations in 1973 as a pioneer of corrugated roofing and flat fiber cement boards in Indonesia. It operates two manufacturing plants — the original facility in Gresik, East Java (upgraded via a 2012–2013 investment program) and a second factory in Karawang, West Java, built in 2015 and described by the company as the most advanced fiber cement factory in the world.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by the Kalsi brand of 100% asbestos-free flat fiber cement boards (KalsiBoard Ling, KalsiPart, KalsiPlank, KalsiClad, KalsiFloor) for ceilings, partitions, exterior cladding, decorative walls, and floor decks, and the Eter brand of corrugated fiber cement roofing sheets (Eter 6, Eter 11). Supporting products include the proprietary Kalsi Joint Compound (launched 2018, first of its kind in Indonesia) and installation accessories. It also publishes the Panduan Kalsi technical installation guide, disseminated through nationwide seminars to architects, contractors, and applicators.

The business model is direct-to-project manufacturing sales with quote-based pricing for construction projects, complemented by export distribution to Asia Pacific and Africa since 2008. Customer focus is segmented by vertical — education, healthcare, hospitality, residential, retail/commercial, and sports/recreation facilities — rather than by named anchor accounts. Certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, GBCI Greenship) and a sustainability positioning (rainwater harvesting, recycled inputs) support specification in green building tenders.

Name

PT Eternit Gresik Indonesia (Etex Group)

Legal name

PT. Etex Building Performance Indonesia

Website

https://eternitgresik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PT. Etex Building Performance Indonesia is an Indonesian fiber cement building materials manufacturer (subsidiary of Belgium's Etex Group) producing asbestos-free Kalsi boards and Eter roofing for residential, commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, and sports construction projects across Indonesia, Asia Pacific, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gresik

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

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. Building Materials Sales: Sale of fiber cement building products including boards, roofing, and accessories to construction professionals and projects
2. Technical Services: Technical consultation and installation guidance services provided through seminars and training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PT. Etex Building Performance Indonesia (formerly PT. Eternit Gresik) manufactures and sells 100% asbestos-free fiber cement building products, including flat boards under the Kalsi/KalsiBoard brand (KalsiBoard Ling, KalsiPart, KalsiPlank, KalsiClad, KalsiFloor) and corrugated roofing sheets under the Eter brand (Eter 6, Eter 11). The company also produces installation accessories such as Kalsi Joint Compound and provides the Panduan Kalsi technical installation guide for light construction systems.

Product overview

PT. Etex Building Performance Indonesia (formerly PT. Eternit Gresik) is a leading fiber cement building materials manufacturer operating for over 40 years. The company produces two main product lines: (1) Kalsi flat fiber cement boards including KalsiBoard Ling, KalsiPart, KalsiPlank, KalsiClad, and KalsiFloor for interior/exterior applications such as ceilings, partitions, decorative walls, and flooring; and (2) Eter corrugated roofing including Eter 6 and Eter 11 for residential and commercial roofing. Supporting products include Kalsi Joint Compound and accessories/compounds for installation. The company also provides comprehensive technical guidance through the 'Panduan Kalsi' installation guide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kalsi: Flat fibersement boards including KalsiBoard Ling, KalsiPart, KalsiPlank, KalsiClad and KalsiFloor product lines
• Eter
• KalsiBoard

Products and services

• KalsiBoard Fiber Cement Boards (KalsiBoard Ling, KalsiPart, KalsiPlank, KalsiClad, KalsiFloor) 100% asbestos-free flat fiber cement board product line for interior and exterior applications including ceilings, partitions, exterior walls, decorative walls, and floor decks. Targeted at construction professionals (architects, contractors, applicators) and construction projects in residential, commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, and retail sectors.
• Eter Corrugated Roofing (Eter 6, Eter 11) Asbestos-free corrugated fiber cement roofing sheets for residential and commercial buildings. Eter 6 and Eter 11 offer different profile heights for various roofing applications. Targeted at construction professionals and building projects.
• Kalsi Joint Compound Revolutionary special joint compound specifically formulated for Kalsi fiber cement boards, first of its kind in Indonesia. Used as installation finishing material for Kalsi board systems by construction professionals.
• Fiber Cement Installation Accessories & Compounds Supporting accessories and compounds for fiber cement board installation including fasteners, joint compounds, and finishing materials used by construction professionals installing Kalsi board systems.
• Panduan Kalsi Technical Installation Guide The most comprehensive technical installation guide in Indonesia for light construction systems using Kalsi products. Provided to architects, contractors, and applicators as a technical reference document for installation best practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• First fiber cement board manufacturer in Indonesia with complete product variants and installation guide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PT. Semen GresikflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1971In 1971, Eternit Belgium cooperated with PT. Semen Gresik to produce fiber cement products, establishing PT. Eternit Gresik in Indonesia. This partnership laid the foundation for the company's 40+ year presence in the Indonesian construction materials market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Siniat: Sister brand of Etex Group focused on plasterboard and drywall systems; complementary rather than directly competitive, but indicative of Etex Group's broader dry construction portfolio that competes in adjacent categories.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials giant with extensive fiber cement, plasterboard, and insulation offerings serving Indonesian and broader Southeast Asian markets through local operations. A broad incumbent with comparable product categories and significant R&D resources.
• SCG (Siam Cement Group): Thai conglomerate with building materials division producing fiber cement boards and roofing products across Southeast Asia. A broad incumbent competing across multiple construction material categories in similar geographies.
• Knauf: German multinational producing plasterboard, fiber cement-equivalent panels, and insulation systems globally, including in Asia Pacific. Comparable in dry construction system offerings and a competitor for institutional and commercial projects.
• Etex Group: Parent company of PT Etex Building Performance Indonesia; Etex Group operates globally across building materials with multiple fiber cement brands (CEDRAL, EQUITONE, ETERNIT, PROMAT, SINIAT, SUPERBOARD). Useful for understanding group-level strategy, capital allocation, and global technology benchmarks the Indonesian subsidiary draws upon.

Regional players

• BGC Fibre Cement: Australia and New Zealand fiber cement manufacturer producing boards, panels, and architectural cladding. Comparable in fiber cement technology and product portfolio with regional focus on Australasia construction markets.
• Hume Cemboard Industries: Malaysian manufacturer of fiber cement boards and panels serving ASEAN construction markets with comparable product offerings (ceiling boards, partition panels, roofing). A directly relevant regional peer for cross-border competition and ASEAN pricing benchmarks.
• Mahaphant Fibre Cement (Shera): Thailand-based fiber cement manufacturer producing boards, planks, and siding under the Shera brand, exporting across ASEAN. Closely comparable regional competitor with similar product positioning in residential and commercial construction.

Emerging players

• Soben International: Hong Kong-based fiber cement board manufacturer with Asia Pacific distribution, producing comparable flat boards and panels. A more narrowly-focused emerging competitor in similar product categories.

Direct peers

• James Hardie Industries: Global leader in fiber cement building products with comparable flat boards, panels, and siding products. James Hardie operates in similar residential and commercial construction end-markets and is the most direct competitive benchmark for PT Etex Building Performance Indonesia's KalsiBoard and Eter product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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