GEOX Shoe Manufacturer Secures Bonded Zone Facility Licence from East Java II Customs Office

NGAWI — PT East West Global (PT EWG), a manufacturer of GEOX-brand shoes, officially secured a bonded zone facility licence from the East Java II Regional Office of Customs on Monday (12 October 2026).

Before receiving the facility approval, the company, located in Kasreman district, Ngawi regency, presented an overview of its planned business processes and their economic impact. These factors were taken into consideration when the licence was granted.

Muhamad Lukman, head of the East Java II Regional Office of Customs, said the office approved PT EWG’s bonded zone facility licence just one hour after the presentation. He said this demonstrated Customs’ role as a trade facilitator and provider of industrial assistance in support of domestic trade and industry.

PT EWG’s investment is valued at Rp155.5 billion, and the company is set to employ 1,000 people in 2026, most of them from the local community. “With this facility licence, we hope the company will make the best use of it in accordance with the applicable regulations, so that it can drive the economy and create jobs in Ngawi Regency,” Lukman said.

Lukman also said the East Java II Regional Office of Customs was committed to working with stakeholders and maintaining good communication through guidance, assistance, monitoring and evaluation, to ensure optimal state revenue, effective oversight and properly targeted facilitation and assistance.