Metrodata adds outlets

Metrodata adds outlets

JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Metrodata Electronics, an
information technology company, plans to open 21 retail outlets
as part of its three-year program to increase sales and service.

"We will invest Rp 1 billion (US$128,000) to set up the retail
offices," president director Lesan Limanardja told a news
conference held on Thursday to launch a scholarship program for
university students.

The company, which is also the sole agent of Seiko Epson
printers and personal computers, has so far operated 11 outlets
in Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Medan, North Sumatra,
and Pekanbaru, Riau.

The three-year accelerated program also encompasses
introduction of new high-tech services, Lesan said.

Lesan said the company recorded Rp 306 billion of sales in the
first semester and predicted Rp 612 billion for the whole year.

The company increased its 1998 sales 7.4 percent to 494.3
billion but suffered a loss of Rp 78.9 billion due to the
depreciation of the rupiah. (06)