Manitou Group Opens Indonesia Subsidiary to Expand Presence in Southeast Asia

Manitou Group has inaugurated a new subsidiary in Indonesia as part of its LIFT strategic roadmap, aiming to strengthen customer support and expand operations across the region.

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, is witnessing strong growth driven by large-scale infrastructure and industrial development. The country’s GDP is projected to grow around 5% in 2026, supported by planned infrastructure investments of about $617 billion between 2025 and 2029.

The company said rising demand for handling and lifting equipment, along with rapid growth in the rental market, presents a major opportunity. Indonesia’s construction equipment rental market is expected to reach $795 million by 2029, while the forklift rental market is projected to grow significantly by 2031.

The new subsidiary focuses its activities on high-potential segments: telehandlers, aerial work platforms for the rental market (rent-to-rent), as well as rough-terrain and industrial forklifts. Manitou & 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.

Named PT Manitou Indonesia Perkasa, the subsidiary is registered in Jakarta with its stockyard and workshop based in Bekasi, near Jakarta.

Bernd Freudenmann, VP APAC at Manitou Group, states, "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."