Video: Rupiah Plummets, Raw Materials Rise, Forklift Rental Hit by War Effects

Amid the current turmoil in the Middle East war, the forklift and material handling equipment rental business is said by Winston Suhermin, Director of PT Sarana Mitra Luas Tbk (SMIL), to still be recording positive performance. SMIL currently serves businesses from paper manufacturers to FMCG producers, so demand for forklift services remains very stable but is also affected by supply chain disruptions related to forklift unit deliveries and the rupiah’s depreciation, which burdens import costs for forklifts. On the other hand, increases in raw materials and energy are also burdening production costs. So, what strategies does the forklift rental issuer employ to face global volatility? For more details, watch the dialogue between Shania Alatas and Director of PT Sarana Mitra Luas Tbk (SMIL), Winston Suhermin, on AutoBizz, CNBC Indonesia (Monday, 27/04/2026).