The cotai pulp mill expansion marks another milestone for Suzhou XTD Steel Structure, a leading enterprise in international steel structure projects in Indonesia. Recently, XTD Steel successfully secured the bidding contract for the pulp mill expansion project (corridor bridge section) under the APP Cotai Group in Indonesia. This achievement highlights the company’s advanced engineering capability and global construction competitiveness.
As one of the flagship industrial developments contributing to Indonesia’s ambition to become the world’s largest pulp producer, the cotai pulp mill expansion involves the enlargement of the quay deck and the fabrication of complex steel structures related to quay bridges and approach bridges. Through its participation, XTD Steel Structure once again demonstrates its leadership in modular and prefabricated industrial building solutions that meet stringent international standards.
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Located in the capital of Sumatra Province, Indonesia, the cotai pulp mill project covers a total land area of about 178,000 m² with an overall investment of USD 2.6 billion. As a core component of Indonesia’s “One Belt, One Road” Initiative, the project is expected to achieve a production capacity of 19,000 tons per day upon completion—establishing Indonesia as the world’s largest pulp and paper manufacturing base.
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After receiving the production assignment, XTD Steel’s team mobilized advanced 3D modeling and digital factory technologies to complete over 2,000 tons of steel structure processing within one month. Supported by an efficient FRM management system and precision machining lines, all components of the cotai pulp mill expansion were fabricated, assembled, and shipped on schedule to Indonesia. This efficiency reflects XTD’s commitment to quality, precision, and partnership under the APP Cotai Group’s international engineering standards.
Driving Industrial Growth and Sustainable Infrastructure in Indonesia
The successful participation of Suzhou XTD Steel in the cotai pulp mill expansion signifies more than an engineering contract—it embodies the company’s role in supporting Indonesia’s industrial transformation and sustainable infrastructure development.
By applying advanced prefabrication methods, digital modeling, and precision manufacturing, the APP Cotai Group project demonstrates how modern steel structure projects in Indonesia can achieve both high performance and environmental responsibility.
Beyond fabrication efficiency, XTD Steel’s involvement in the cotai pulp mill contributes to local employment, technical training, and skill transfer for Indonesian professionals in the construction and steel manufacturing sectors. The project’s fast-track completion also strengthens the supply chain ecosystem across Sumatra’s industrial corridor, paving the way for further cooperation between Chinese and Indonesian enterprises in large-scale industrial construction.
Commitment to International Standards and Engineering Excellence
Throughout the pulp mill expansion project, XTD Steel strictly adhered to international engineering standards, including GB and EN specifications for structural integrity, welding quality, and corrosion protection.
The steel modules fabricated for the cotai pulp mill underwent multiple quality inspections—from 3D digital verification to on-site alignment precision checks—ensuring that every component meets the durability requirements for long-term marine exposure and operational stability.
Thanks to the company’s integrated FRM system, all design, manufacturing, logistics, and quality control workflows were digitally synchronized, achieving “zero deviation delivery” within the APP Cotai Group’s strict schedule.
This achievement not only reinforces XTD Steel’s status as a global steel structure solution provider but also showcases how the company’s advanced manufacturing capacity directly supports international partners in achieving green, efficient, and sustainable growth.
Building the Future of Global Industrial Collaboration
The cotai pulp mill expansion in Indonesia stands as a model of transnational industrial collaboration. With its modern steel structure engineering expertise, Suzhou XTD Steel continues to deliver high-quality and large-scale infrastructure for global clients.
By combining digital fabrication, modular construction, and environmental consciousness, XTD contributes to creating efficient, low-carbon, and long-lasting industrial systems that define the next generation of smart manufacturing projects.
As the APP Cotai Group project nears completion, Suzhou XTD Steel’s success at the cotai pulp mill expansion reaffirms its leadership in international steel structure projects in Indonesia, setting new benchmarks for speed, quality, and global cooperation in the steel construction industry.
