We develop and create successful business strategies in Indonesia with a great process and vision, from a humble beginning to becoming one of the premier retail groups in Indonesia.
Wahana Artha Legacy
ABOUT US
Wahana Artha Group first started its business in 1972 as the regional distributor of Honda Motorcycle for Greater Jakarta Area. Over the years, the Group has expanded to become one of the largest and most integrated motorcycle services group in Indonesia. Besides being the regional distributor, the Group does motorcycle rental, trucking and logistic services, retail sales direct to customers, after sales services and parts, credit financing and insurance.
THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
In 2011, Wahana Artha Group developed its hospitality business by owning the Amaris Hotel Padjajaran which is known to be one of the best hotels in Bogor City. Currently, Wahana has 7 operating hotels throughout Indonesia, from Palembang in Sumatra to Banyuwangi in East Java. In 2013, Wahana Artha Group became the official licensee for the 'Kyochon' franchise, the largest fried chicken restaurant chain in Korea. Presenty, Kyochon has 13 outlets and will continue to grow within Indonesia. Kyochon Indonesia has strengthened delivery services to make it easier for consumers to enjoy a variety of menus.
Wahana's business expansion strategy will always focus on Indonesia's very large, young and productive middle class population. By providing world-class products and services, Wahana will become one of the leading retail group companies in Indonesia.
Not only focused on running a commercial business, caring for others and the environment is advocated and executed continuously. Reaching 50 years in business in 2022, Wahana has adopted the spirit of ‘Gift of Love’ to provide the greatest positive impact to the wider community in need through Wahana Responsibility. This is a collaboration of Corporate Social Responsibility social actions under the umbrella of the Wahana Artha Foundation and the Sustainability Department.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
Wahana Artha Group would like to be an ever expanding corporation which seizes the growing Indonesian middle income market by offering world class products and services, most trusted by business partners and stakeholders.
OUR MISION STATEMENT
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WAG Honors our commitments and promises to our customers.
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WAG Values trust and aims to prosper together with business partners and stakeholders.
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WAG Treats everyone with humility, manners, and respect.
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WAG Is a home for Wahanians to work, grow and enjoy.
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WAG Pledges meritocracy without discrimination on sex, religion, nor race.
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WAG Commits green sustainable practices for a better future.
WAHANA CORE VALUES
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WE MENTALITY
Success is more achievable by ‘We”, that’s why “We” is always better than I or you.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
We pledge transparency, fairness, trustworthiness to all business partners and stakeholders.
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HUMILITY
We treat everyone with humbleness and the customers are always right.
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ADAPTABILITY
In this constantly changing world, we must adapt to any changes, be agile to any challenges, resilient to any downturn and quick respond.
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NURTURING
We will consistently develop Wahanians by continuous training and leading by example attitude. We also care about other human beings in needs and environment.
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ACCELERATE
We would like to keep on growing by promoting fair competition for Wahanians to show their potential to the maximum level, and we encourage latest technology to assist our operation excellence.
PROLOGUE
In 2022, Wahana Artha Group celebrates its 50th anniversary. The vision and mission statements of our Group always reflect the current change info the economy, social and overall condition, as we can see throughout the history below.
1972
August 6: Four large Honda dealers merged into one business entity PD Union Motor and appointed by PT Astra International Honda Division as the Main Dealer for Jakarta - Tangerang. The first shop was at Jalan Gedong Panjang.
1975
PD Union Motor changed its name to PD Union Jaya Motor and started selling Honda cars as an authorized dealer. Office and showroom moved to Jl. Sukarjo Wiryopranoto No 2A.
1983
PD Union Jaya Motor was restructured into two separate business entities: PT Wahana Makmur Sejati (WMS) as the main dealer of Honda motorcycles for Jakarta – Tangerang and PT Pro Union Indo Jaya (PUIJ) as an authorized dealer for both Honda motorcycles and cars.
1991
As business grew, WMS moved to Wahanaartha headquarter our current address in Jalan Gunung Sahari Raya, No. 32.
1993
Wahana Sunter Warehouse opened in 1993, for distribution of Honda motorcycles Jakarta - Tangerang area.
1997
To commemorate our 25th Anniversary, the shareholders decided to use Wahana Artha as the group name to consolidate all our motorcycle related services companies. Identifying the growing customers’ needs of installment purchase, we formed WOM Finance, a JV motorcycle consumer finance company with Bank Tiara Asia.
1997
This years four branches would operated under and report directly to Wahana: Gunung Sahari, Ciputat, Kelapa Gading and Gedong Panjang.
1998
Although we were facing a catastrophic Asian financial crisis which caused our sales plummeting from 120,000 units in 1997 to 15,000. Wahana managed to open a new branch, in Kalimalang and Ciracas.
2001
Wahanaartha managed to boost sales, rising to 100.000 units/year and opened two new branches, in Jatinegara and in Bandung city, West Java.
2003
Wahana established PT Tristar Transindo (logistics) for motorcycle distribution, proving to be a popular and profitable service for the Indonesian motorcycle industry.
2003
During this year, four branches were opened in Tangerang: Karang Mulya, Cikokol, Balaraja and Cipondoh; with three additional outlets in Cisoka, Cikande and Kronjo. Plus, two additional branches in Medan and in Yogyakarta.
2004
The first distribution center Wahana is Cimanggis 1, has a capacity of 6900 units.
2005
Realizing the expertise and funding limitation, we invited Bank Internasional Indonesia Tbk (BII) as our partner in WOM Finance and took the company public. Our sales was almost 260.555 units.
2005
Two new branches were opened, in Puri Kembangan and Jatake.
2006
Moving further towards fully integrated operations PT WMS is consolidated under PT Wahanaartha Harsaka
2006
Wahana opened another branch by acquiring a dealer in Tanah Tinggi.
2009
WahanaArtha Group established PT Wahana Kaylamitra Mahardhika as a subdiary specialising in customer data base management. With milliions of data base, we realise this is a very valuable asset to retain our customers and do an analysis on our customer behavior and preference.
2010
Two new branches were opened by PT Wahana Artha Ritelindo: Cimone and Condet. Our sales exceeded 350,000 unit.
2011
The Jatake Warehouse Complex in 2011, has a warehouse capacity of 2700 units. There is also a Jatake Training Center, Circuit Safety Riding, FLP Training Center, Showroom and Motorcycle Dealer for PT Wahana Artha Ritelindo Cab. Jatake.
2011
Wahana Artha through its wholly owned hospitality group called Sahari Investment opened our first hotel Amaris Bogor, a Joint Venture with Santika Group, the largest hotel chain in Indonesia.
2011
New branches were opened by PT Wahana Artha Ritelindo: Pondok Pinang, Palembang (South Sumatera) and Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara), and one branch in Jakarta area: Kamal
2012
This year, the group company reached the age of 40 years. Our sales reached 403,235 units. Commencing from 1972, our sales reached 3,818,132 units.
2013
Tristar Transindo pool West Karawang, started operating in 2013. Serving car delivery.
2013
Our first venture in Food & Beverage business started by opening the first store of KyoChon Fried Chicken at Pacific Place in October.
2013
In 2013 PT Wahana Artha Ritelindo added a new branch in Klender, East Jakarta, achieved record sales of 461,000 units and delivered its 4 millionth unit to consumers.
2014
PT Wahana Artharitelindo opened a new branch H123 in the Tangerang area: Wahana Jayanti
2014
The second Kyochon outlet opened in Kota Kasablanka in early February, the third Kyochon outlet opened in Gandaria City in March and the fourth Kyochon outlet at Mall Kelapa Gading opened in November.
2014
The second hotel belonging to the Wahana Artha Group, Santika Kelapa Gading, opened in October.
2015
WahanaArtha’s third hotel Santika Banyuwangi East Java opened in February.
The Fifth Kyochon store opened at South Quarter Jakarta, in October 25
2015
Wahana Artha's 4th Hotel Santika Pekalongan opened in november.
2016
Wahana Artha"s 5th Hotel Amaris Sriwedari Solo opened in March.
2016
The 7th Kyochon store opened at Pondok Indah Mall, in April 8th.
2016
In April PT Wahana Artha Ritelindo opened new branche in Medan Sunggal, Kotamubagu (September) and Pinang (November), and a new branch in Tangerang are: Bintaro
2017
Wahana artha's 7th Hotel Yello Manggarai in March.
2017
Santika Radial Palembang is the eight Hotel belonging Wahana Artha Group under PT. Sahari Multi Investama which was inaugurated in May 2017.
2017
WahanaArtha’s Second Distribution Center Cimanggis Opened in August 5th.
2017
This year, the group company reached the age of 45 years.
2017
Relocation of the WARI Sunter building in December 2017, previously located in Gedong Panjang.
2018
Inauguration the new building of WARI Kelapa Gading, changed to H123 on 28th February 2018.
2018
Opening Peron Skycafe at Yello Hotel Manggarai.
2018
Inauguration the new building of WARI Sunggal on April 28th 2018.
2018
WahanaArtha’s third Distribution Center Jatiasih Bekasi Opened in May 2nd. The Warehouse capacity reaches 7500 units.
2019
Improve customer service for the Tangerang are, four H23 branches are operating; Curug, Pondok Aren, Pagedangan and Kukun
2019
The opening of WARI Gorontalo branch on 2nd October 2019.
2020
Wahana Artha Foundation improves the quality of social services in health sector. Rumah Sehat Wahana (RSW), was inaugurated Monday (9/03). Carrying out the motto "Healthy for All".
2020
On March 22th 2020, Relawan Anak Bangsa (RAB) coordinated by Wahana Artha Foundation (YWA) and Wahana Artha Group (WAG) which received support from several companies and National Foundations was formed, to help the Government Implement the Acceleration of Handling Covid-19.
2022
PT Wahanaartha Ritelindo opened a new branch, Wahana Honda Hayam Wuruk, Central Jakarta. The 31st Honda motorbike dealer branch belongs to WARI.
2022
At the end of 2022, PT Wahanaartha Ritelindo will add a new branch, Wahana Retail Honda Tambora.
2023
Kyochon Indonesia officially added a new outlet located at Puri Indah Mall, West Jakarta.
2023
By mid-2023, PT Wahanaartha Ritelindo will have 33 branches, after opening a new branch, Wahana Honda, Tanjung Duren, West Jakarta.
2023
Kyochon added a new outlet at Lotte Mall Jakarta, South Jakarta, with a Korean street vibe.
2023
Opened a dealer in the West Java region, Wahana Retail Honda Sumedang. PT Wahanaartha Ritelindo already have 34 Honda motorbike dealers.
Our Founders
Meet the founders of Wahana Artha Group as they established the company for more than 50 years through their commitment to the vision and mission of the company.
M. TEDDY THOHIR (ALM)
YANTO KASIMAN
SUSIANTY PRANATA
WIDJAYA BUDIMAN (ALM)
Our Board of Commisioners & Directors
