The establishment of PT SAINT-GOBAIN NORTON HAMPLAS, initially as a joint venture company between local partner and Saint Gobain Abrasifs.
The Company starts to export to Australia and Southeast Asian regions.
The company’s export ratio reached 60% of total production volume with major destination to Australia, China and Southeast Asian countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam).
The company is restructured and renamed as PT DAYA SATYA ABRASIVES, a wholly owned subsidiary of PT Daya Satya and launched the Fortis brand to strengthen its foray into becoming a regional leader in South East Asia.