Astra Otoparts Takes Engineering to the Philippines

KARAWANG — Jakartaweekly.com. PT Astra Otoparts’ WINTEQ division, the company’s research and development and engineering division, is expanding its regional footprint by exporting industrial machinery and automation systems developed in Indonesia to the Philippines.

The move is part of WINTEQ’s efforts to strengthen its position as an engineering and manufacturing automation solutions provider in the regional market. The division has previously supported industrial needs in Southeast Asia through machine exports to Thailand and Vietnam.

The first shipment to the Philippines includes several engineering solutions developed by WINTEQ, including Automation Machining Line, Automation Casting Line, and Special Purpose Machinery. The equipment was sent to Astra Otoparts Philippines Inc. (AOPP), a subsidiary of Astra Otoparts that operates and develops the company’s business in the Philippines.

The export milestone was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at WINTEQ’s production facility in Karawang in late August 2026. The ceremony was led by WINTEQ Chief Operating Officer Fadli Hari Purnomo.

“This expansion is an important step for WINTEQ in extending our capabilities and business reach in automation and special purpose machinery into regional markets. The trust from AOPP motivates us to continue improving our engineering quality, system integration capabilities, and ability to deliver manufacturing automation solutions that provide added value to customers,” Fadli said.

Expanding Engineering Capabilities Across Southeast Asia

The Philippines shipment builds on WINTEQ’s growing presence in the regional market.

Before entering the Philippines, WINTEQ had exported precision grinding machines to Thailand and Vietnam. The experience has supported the division’s capabilities in designing, integrating and delivering manufacturing automation solutions tailored to industrial requirements.

WINTEQ’s regional activities therefore extend beyond supplying individual machines. The division is also bringing engineering and system integration capabilities developed in Indonesia to support manufacturing requirements in other Southeast Asian markets.

Its experience in Thailand, Vietnam and now the Philippines provides a foundation for further expanding WINTEQ’s range of services and solutions across the region.

The expansion is also aligned with WINTEQ’s efforts to increase the use of automation technology and integrated manufacturing solutions across the Astra Group and external markets, both in Indonesia and internationally.

Supporting Manufacturing Growth in the Philippines

The expansion comes as Astra Otoparts continues to develop its business presence in the Philippines through AOPP. As the company expands its business and production base in the country, demand for stronger engineering capabilities, automation and manufacturing solutions is also increasing.

The development comes alongside growth in the Philippine automotive market, particularly the two-wheel vehicle segment.

Data from the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association Inc. (MDPPA), cited by the company, showed that motorcycle sales in the Philippines reached approximately 939,528 units through June 2026, representing a 3.58% increase from the same period a year earlier.

Between 2020 and 2025, the Philippine two-wheel vehicle market recorded average annual growth of around 7.5%, according to the same data.

The expansion of the motorcycle market has contributed to opportunities for manufacturers to increase production capacity, improve efficiency and adopt greater levels of automation.

For WINTEQ, the Philippines represents another market where engineering and automation capabilities developed in Indonesia can be applied to support manufacturing operations.

Through its work with AOPP, WINTEQ is bringing its engineering, automation and system integration capabilities to the Philippine market as Astra Otoparts continues to develop its manufacturing presence there.

The Philippines expansion follows WINTEQ’s previous regional activities in Thailand and Vietnam, adding another Southeast Asian market to the division’s growing engineering footprint.