Panasonic begins local production of Floor Standing PB5 Series AC to strengthen Indonesian industry
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Panasonic has officially commenced the local production of its Commercial Air Conditioner (CAC) line, specifically the Floor Standing PB5 Series, at the PT Panasonic Manufacturing Indonesia (PMI) factory to support Indonesia’s industrial independence.
“We are very proud to produce the Floor Standing PB5 Series AC directly at the PT Panasonic Manufacturing Indonesia (PMI) factory. This step is not merely to meet regulations, but is tangible evidence of Panasonic’s ongoing contribution to strengthening the national economy and manufacturing industry,” stated Arif Gobel, Director of PT Panasonic Gobel Indonesia, in a statement in Jakarta on Sunday.
Arif added that by producing global-quality products locally, the company aims to ensure that both government and corporate sectors can more easily access the best air conditioning solutions. Committed to supporting national industrial independence, Panasonic has been producing the Floor Standing PB5 Series locally at the PMI factory since July 2024.
Through this localisation, Panasonic’s Floor Standing units have officially obtained Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certification, with a total value reaching 41.25 per cent (comprising TKDN value and Company Benefit Weight/BMP). This move is a concrete response to Presidential Instruction (Inpres) No. 2 of 2022, which prioritises TKDN-certified products in Government Goods/Services Procurement, as well as Ministry of Industry Regulation Number 35 of 2025 regarding the provisions and procedures for calculating and certifying TKDN and BMP.
With this certification, Panasonic is prepared to be a leading partner in providing high-quality, domestically produced electronic devices. Beyond regulatory advantages, the Floor Standing PB5 Series serves as an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient air conditioning solution. All variants—including 2PK 1-phase, 3PK 1-phase, 3PK 3-phase, and 5PK 3-phase capacities—utilise R32 refrigerant. This technology is ozone-friendly and capable of reducing Global Warming Potential (GWP) by up to 67 per cent compared to R410a refrigerant, while significantly improving electrical efficiency.
The robust performance of these units is designed for dynamic commercial spaces, featuring an Auto Swing left-to-right function that distributes air evenly up to a distance of 11 metres. The devices are also equipped with Auto Restart Control, a 12-hour timer, and installation flexibility allowing for pipe lengths of up to 50 metres and heights of up to 20 metres.
Hot Asi Eben Ezer Nababan, General Manager of AC Product Marketing at PT Panasonic Gobel Indonesia, noted that the demand for comfortable and energy-efficient air conditioning in commercial spaces continues to rise. “The R32 green innovation, combined with the wide air distribution range of the PB5 Series, is the right answer for operational efficiency. Panasonic is proving that locally produced, TKDN-certified products are capable of delivering cutting-edge, practical, and environmentally friendly technology,” he said.
Through the local production of the Floor Standing PB5 Series, Panasonic is solidifying its position as a reliable partner in national development. By uniting a commitment to strengthening local industry with the protection of air quality (Care For Your Healthy Air), Panasonic is ready to provide clean, healthy, and efficient air comfort in every workspace and public facility in Indonesia.