AHSTI Company Profile
PT Asian Hybrid Seed Technologies Indonesia is a company engaged in agribusiness, specifically hybrid corn seeds. It began its operations in Manado, North Sulawesi, in 2002. In 2003, the business was moved to Jember, East Java, one of Indonesias agribusiness centers. The company has since expanded quickly to rank among Indonesia's top hybrid corn producers. PT AHSTI can produce high-quality seeds with consistent germination of above 90% and resistant to diseases and insects. It has one of the best processing and engineering capabilities with excellent supporting facilities such as warehousing, laboratory, administration, and a link to its Philippine research and development.
Vision
- To become a company that provides hybrid corn seeds and other high-quality and profitable planting materials
Mision
- Developing superior hybrid corn varieties with high yield backed with data, and has wide adaptability
- Provide customer satisfaction by providing high-quality and competitive products
- Forming competent human capital by developing their skills and competencies
- Serve government agencies and individuals in seed production programs and corn hybrid development
History Timeline
01.Year 2002 - the Establishment's Beginnings
When Mr. Alan B. Uy came to Indonesia for the first time, he saw the vast potential of the corn industry. This created an opportunity to establish a seed factory under PT Asian Hybrid Seed Technologies Indonesia (AHSTI) which was then located in Minahasa. The location of Minahasa was chosen because of its proximity to Davao (Philippines). Initially, PT AHSTI did not have its own building, so it was done by renting a warehouse with an initial production of 100 hectares for the Jaya 1 and Jaya 3 varieties.
02.Year 2003 - Factory Construction
The construction of a processing factory in Jember Regency, East Java, began in 2003. Considering the increasing need for seeds and the expanding processing capacity, the site transfer was done. At this time, the NKRI variety was released purposely for the Government project. The NKRI was a superior white corn variety for milling and sold as corn grit commodity. This year, the seed production capacity is increased to 640 MT/cycle, translating to 3 cycles per month, yields 1,920 MT/month. Nusantara Hybrid Corn Seeds have been launched with the advantages of high yield, wide adaptability, and farmer-friendly price.
03.Year 2004 - Production
An additional processing line was constructed which resulted in an increase in production capacity to 800 MT per cycle the total processing capacity in 2004 to 4,920 MT per month.
04.Year 2005 - Market Demand
With the increasing market demand for corn seeds produced by PT AHSTI, another production line was added in the year 2005. As a result, the production capacity has increased to 800 MT per cycle, making the total production capacity is 7,320 metic tons monthly.
05.Year 2006 - New Variety Release
In 2006, the Asia 92 variety was released, with the advantages of early maturity, high yield, and disease resistance. Seed production collaboration with PT SHS was carried out to fulfill Government Project activities.
06.Year 2012 - Launching of Asian Honey Variety in the Open Market
A critical turning point in PT AHSTI's development occurred in 2012 when the company focused aggressively on the open market. This year, PT AHSTI released its first sweet corn product, a new variety called Asian Honey. This year, PT AHSTI also obtained ISO-2008 certification for quality management.
07.Year 2014 s/d Now - Success and Victory
Currently, the company has three Seed conditioning lines, an advanced corn seed processing facility capable of producing 20,000 tons of corn seeds per year and supporting facilities such as warehousing, laboratories, administration, and linkages to research and development. It is supported by more than 600 personnel experts and a professional workforce with various expertise from within and outside the country.
