ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY CLEANING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AS ONE OF THE EFFORTS TO REDUCE RETAIL ACTIVITY IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Wednesday, 20 July 2011 17:00 | | |

PT Carrefour Indonesia utilizes environmental friendly floor maintenance equipment which uses Zero Chemical Cleaning ec-H2OTMtechnology

PT Carrefour Indonesia, leading shopping site for Indonesian consumers as one of many corporate responsibilities which is Global Corporate Social / Environmental Responsibility program, announces its cooperation with Tennant Company – USA (represented by PT Hasta Perkasa Graha for Indonesia) and PT Mitra Sejahtera Abadi Indonesia Jaya in conducting cleaning maintenance in PT Carrefour Indonesia stores all over Indonesia with ec-H2OTM Zero Chemical Cleaning technology, which is the first and the only one in Floor Cleaning industry.

PT Carrefour Indonesia, in its goal to “Bring Indonesia Retailing World to Higher Level,” as a global company, realizes that it is very important to always conduct the best towards the environment in every activity.

Faisal Firdaus, PT Carrefour Indonesia Sustainable Development Manager, said that ” Carrefour always try to conduct all opportunities in reducing environmental effects which came from our retailing activities. From the research conducted this year by PT Carrefour Indonesia along with PT Mitra Sejahtera Abadi Indonesia Jaya (MSA-IJ), one of PT Carrefour Indonesia cleaning maintenance service provider and PT Hasta Perkasa Graha as Tennant product supplier, shows that ec-H20 Tennant machine may dramatically reduce the use of floor cleaner chemical liquid. Referring to the research and cooperating with PT Mitra Sejahtera Abadi Indonesia Jaya (MSA-IJ), we are confident to use Tennant ec-H20™ machine in our new stores.

Faisal also said, “This application does not only reduce the floor cleaner chemical liquid effects toward the environment, but also offers additional cost savings for Carrefour stores’ operational such as reducing water consumption, power consumption and increase cleaning efficiency. We will continue to generate further applications from this “without-chemical substance” technology for maintenance services in our stores.”

Alfiano, General Manager of PT Mitra Sejahtera Abadi - Indonesia Jaya (MSA-IJ) as Cleaning Service, Human Resources and Cleaning System service provider company for PT Carrefour Indonesia, added “For PT. MSA-IJ, recommendation for the best equipment utilization always adjusted with customer needs where in this case, PT Carrefour Indonesia, supports environmental sustainability program. The use of Tennant ec-H2O™ products are proven to reduce the use of floor cleaner detergent up to the lowest point without decreasing its efficiency.”

Meanwhile, David Oka, Tennant Product Manager of PT Hasta Perkasa Graha, Tennant Floor Care Equipment marketing company, stated “It is our pride that PT Carrefour Indonesia as one of the leading shopping sites in Indonesia, decided to use our products in maintaining cleaning in its stores. We are also lucky to have partner like PT MSA-IJ which has the vision, mission, and very high professionalism and dedications in conducting services to its customers.

Tennant Company, PT Hasta Perkasa, and PT MSA-IJ will always support and cooperate with our customers including PT Carrefour Indonesia in its commitment to conduct environmental sustainability by using our products which are Zero Chemical Cleaning and reduce water consumption, gives comfort and safety for its customers and employees of PT Carrefour Indonesia (reducing Slip & Fall accident) and certainly reduce operational cost.

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ABOUT PT CARREFOUR INDONESIA

Carrefour Indonesia established since 1998 and own 81 stores in 27 cities in Indonesia. Carrefour stores in Indonesia have noted 72 million transactions in 2010, increased from 62 million transactions in its previous year. Around 4,000 Carrefour products supplied by its suppliers, 70% of them came from small and medium enterprises.

Carrefour Indonesia also continue to boost the development of small and medium enterprises by providing special sites called “Pojok Rakyat” (People’s corner) at Carrefour stores in Indonesia. Carrefour Indonesia has vision to be the leading retailer in Indonesia in 2012. For further information, visit www.carrefour.co.id

ABOUT TENNANT COMPANY

Tennant Company (TNC) is a public company in US which has established since 1870. Centered in Minneapolis – US, Tennant Company is an international company which owns subsidiaries and assembling plants in several countries.

In its history for more than 140 years, Tennant Company has become one of the leading global companies in cleaning equipment and environmental sustainability, especially for surface area. Tennant Company’s vision & mission is to create cleaner and healthier world by increasing productivities, health and working environmental comfort toward its clients.

Tennant Company has received various awards & international certifications over the revolutionary and latest innovations in  its products which are also sustainable & environmental friendly. For further information, visit www.tennantco.com or www.tennantcompany.com/au-en/se-asia.aspx

ABOUT PT. HASTA PERKASA GRAHA

PT. Hasta Perkasa Graha is a private company engaging in industrial supporting equipment and has supported Indonesia industrial dynamics since 1980. PT Hasta Perkasa’s mission & vision is to give comprehensive solution over customer needs to increase their company’s productivities in the form of supporting equipment which have high quality and reliability along with guaranteed after-sales service.

In 1997, PT Hasta Perkasa Graha works together with Tennant Company to support environmental cleaning industry in Indonesia by establishing Tennant Industrial & Commercial Floor Care Equipment Division. For further information, visit www.hastaperkasa.com

ABOUT PT. MITRA SEJAHTERA ABADI INDONESIA JAYA

PT. Mitra Sejahtera Abadi Indonesia Jaya (MSA-IJ) Cleaning Services is a leading national Cleaning Services provider company with good reputation and high integrity along with experiences for more than 10 years. . PT MSA-IJ developed its company from hypermarket which then covered office buildings, hospitals, apartments to industrial environment.

PT MSA-IJ’s vision is prioritizing clients’ satisfaction and service integrity supported by professional human resources and equipments in maintaining working quality. Cleaning service program covers daily cleaning & maintenance to post-construction cleaning which may be adjusted with the needs. For further information, visit http://www.msaij.co.id

Media contact:

Hendrik Adrianto
Head of External Communication & Corporate Social Responsibility
PT. Carrefour Indonesia
Tel: +(62-21) 2758-5800 ext.55989
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Website: www.carrefour.co.id
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David Oka
Tennant Product Manager
PT. Hasta Perkasa Graha
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Faisal Firdaus
Sustainable Development Manager
PT. Carrefour Indonesia
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David Max
Operational Manager
PT. Mitra Sejahtera Abadi - Indonesia Jaya (MSA-IJ)
Tel: +(62-21) 7784-0949 (Hunting)
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Alfiano
General Manager
PT. Mitra Sejahtera Abadi - Indonesia Jaya (MSA-IJ)
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Kwan Khee Sern
Sales & Marketing Manager, Southeast Asia
Tennant Company Far East HQ Pte Ltd
Tel: +65 6345 4560
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