IIMS 2009 has successfully reached the target of IDR 1.7T

The Transaction value of the biggest automotive exhibition in Indonesia, The 17th Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2009 has successfully reached the target of IDR 1.7 trillion. During the 10-day of exhibition, the value of transactions recorded at IDR 1.731 trillion, or slightly below the previous year, which recorded at IDR 1.799 trillion.

the automotive industry will soon rise from the influence of the global crisis

"This is a proof of the national movement of the automotive industry. We are optimist that the automotive industry will soon rise from the influence of the global crisis" said Mr Johnny Darmawan, The Chairman of the Committee after closing IIMS 2009, Sunday, August 2nd 2009.

However, on the other hand, the target of 250,000 visitors was not reached. Until 07:00 PM, on the last day of exhibition, the number of visitors was only 237,687 people.

Secretary General of The Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) Mr Freddy Soetrisno added, from the total value of transactions recorded, it is about 65% car sales contribution and 35% from motor sales and automotive supporting products.

"With the conditions that IIMS has reached Rp 1.7 trillion target, then we optimistic, car sales target this year will reach 450,000 units. This is a strong indication that our automotive industry not too down " he said

source: Kompas Otomotif