As one of the largest precast concrete industries in Southeast Asia, PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk (WIKA Beton) is committed to consistently providing quality-assured products. In addition to serving as a center for material and structural research, the development of WIKA Beton`s Research Laboratory is aimed at supporting material testing as well as the performance of products or structural components in various projects served by WIKA Beton.
To ensure the recognized validity of test results, testing laboratories need accreditation from the National Accreditation Committee (KAN) in accordance with the SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard that governs the requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. In early 2022, WIKA Beton established an Accreditation Team for its Research Laboratory to prepare for accreditation by KAN, including training and document preparation.
On January 24-25, 2023, an initial assessment and field performance demonstration were conducted at WIKA Beton`s Research Laboratory, involving 3 assessors from KAN, including 2 technical assessors and 1 quality assessor. To meet the SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, the Laboratory must fulfill general, structural, resource, process, and management requirements.
The assessment report was followed by a Technical Committee Meeting at KAN on May 17, 2023, which recommended the accreditation decision to the KAN Council. On May 24, 2023, WIKA Beton`s Research Laboratory officially received accreditation from KAN with accreditation number LPK LP-1803-IDN.
This decision formally allows WIKA Beton`s Research Laboratory to use the KAN logo within the scope of registered testing. Currently, the accredited testing scope includes concrete compressive strength, reinforcing steel pull-out, aggregate gradation analysis, clay content, coarse aggregate abrasion, as well as flexural testing of spun pile and sheet pile products.
WIKA Beton hopes that the Research Laboratory will continue to evolve so that the testing results required by WIKA Beton`s units can be legally and officially recognized. This way, WIKA Beton can maintain the quality of its produced products and develop new products that are in demand in the market.
WIKA Beton Research Laboratory Achieves KAN Accreditation, Gaining International Recognition
As one of Southeast Asia’s largest precast concrete manufacturers, PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk (WIKA Beton) remains committed to delivering high-quality products. The development of the WIKA Beton Research Laboratory not only serves as a center for material and structural research but also supports material testing and product performance assessments for various projects undertaken by the company.
To ensure its testing results are widely recognized, a testing laboratory must obtain accreditation from the National Accreditation Committee (KAN), adhering to the SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, which specifies the competency requirements for testing and calibration laboratories. In early 2022, WIKA Beton formed an accreditation team for its Research Laboratory to prepare for KAN certification, including conducting training sessions and preparing necessary documentation.
The initial assessment and field demonstration took place on January 24–25, 2023, involving three KAN assessors—two technical assessors and one quality assessor. To meet the requirements of SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the laboratory had to satisfy criteria in general requirements, structural adequacy, resource allocation, process integrity, and management practices.
Following the assessment, a Technical Committee Meeting at KAN was held on May 17, 2023, which recommended accreditation to the KAN Council. On May 24, 2023, the WIKA Beton Research Laboratory officially received KAN accreditation, registered under number LPK LP-1803-IDN.
This accreditation allows the WIKA Beton Research Laboratory to use the KAN logo within its registered testing scope, which currently includes:
Concrete compressive strength testing
Tensile testing of reinforcing steel
Aggregate gradation analysis
Silt content testing
Coarse aggregate abrasion testing
Flexural testing of spun pile and sheet pile products
WIKA Beton envisions the continued growth of its Research Laboratory to ensure that testing results required by its units are legally and formally recognized. This development will help WIKA Beton maintain the quality of its products and support the creation of innovative new products tailored to market demand. Through this achievement, WIKA Beton reinforces its commitment to upholding excellence in the precast concrete industry while expanding its capabilities to meet evolving industry standards.
