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PT Argha Karya Prima Industry Tbk

Indonesia's first BOPP film producer and a leading Southeast Asian flexible packaging film manufacturer.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

PT Argha Karya Prima Industry Tbk is an Indonesian manufacturer of flexible packaging films, specializing in Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) and Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate (BOPET) films. Established in Indonesia in 1980, it was the first BOPP producer in Southeast Asia and remains a top producer in the region. The company markets its films under the brand names Arlene (BOPP) and Areta (BOPET), serving flexible packaging converters and industrial and consumer goods manufacturers worldwide. With an annual production capacity of 110,000 tons, Argha supplies a wide range of films for packaging applications. The company is publicly listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (ticker: AKPI) following its initial public offering in 1992. Its product portfolio includes standard, high-barrier, ultra-high-barrier, high-sealing-strength, heavy-duty, heat-resistant, and degradable BOPP and BOPET films, as well as tenter frame BOPE. Argha has also expanded internationally, establishing Stenta Film (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia in 1991. The company emphasizes sustainable and innovative 'green' packaging solutions, including mono-material concepts and degradable films, under its 'Going Zero to be Hero' initiative. Its vision is to be the innovative and preferred plastic film producer, guided by values of integrity and professionalism.

History

PT Argha Karya Prima Industry was established in Indonesia in 1980 as the first BOPP producer in Southeast Asia. In 1982, the company commissioned its first BOPP line in Indonesia with a production capacity of 3,500 tons per year, under the brand name 'Arlene'. The second BOPP line was commissioned in 1983, increasing total capacity to 7,500 tons per year. In 1987, the third BOPP line was commissioned, bringing total capacity to 13,500 tons per year. In 1990, the fourth BOPP line was commissioned, raising total capacity to 23,500 tons per year. In 1991, the company expanded overseas with the establishment of Stenta Film (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. In 1992, Argha conducted its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (formerly Jakarta Stock Exchange). In 1993, the fifth BOPP line was commissioned. The company continued to grow, and by the 2020s, it had an annual production capacity of 110,000 tons. Argha has focused on developing innovative 'green' packaging solutions, including mono-material concepts, high-barrier films, and degradable films, under its 'Going Zero to be Hero' initiative. The company remains a leading flexible packaging film manufacturer in Southeast Asia.

  • 1993

    Commissioned the 5th BOPP line in Indonesia.

  • 1992

    Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange (formerly Jakarta Stock Exchange).

  • 1991

    Overseas business expansion with establishment of Stenta Film (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia.

  • 1990

    Commissioned the 4th BOPP line, increasing total capacity to 23,500 tons/year.

  • 1987

    Commissioned the 3rd BOPP line, increasing total capacity to 13,500 tons/year.

  • 1983

    Commissioned the 2nd BOPP line, increasing total capacity to 7,500 tons/year.

  • 1982

    Commissioned the 1st BOPP line in Indonesia with production capacity of 3,500 tons/year under brand name 'Arlene'.

  • 1980

    Established in Indonesia as the first BOPP producer in Southeast Asia.

Products and positioning

Innovative and preferred plastic film producer focusing on sustainable 'green' packaging solutions.

  • Arlene BOPP film

    Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene film used by flexible packaging manufacturers worldwide for various applications.

  • Areta BOPET film

    Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate film known by reputable flexible packaging manufacturers worldwide.

  • Mono Material Concept films

    Ultra High Barrier and High Barrier BOPP, High Sealing Strength BOPP, Heavy Duty BOPP, Tenter Frame BOPE, Heat Resistant BOPP.

  • Degradable films

    Degradable BOPP and Degradable BOPET.

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