1973

Tirto Utomo founded PT Golden Mississippi as the first pioneer of Bottled Drinking Water company in Indonesia. The first plant was established in Pondok Ungu, Bekasi.

1974

The first production AQUA was launched in the form of 950 ml glass bottle packaging from the factory in Bekasi at a price per bottle of Rp.75, -

1975

AQUA launched a 19 liter gallon packaging product which does not yet exist in Indonesia

1983

Gallon packaging which previously used glass has been replaced with plastic gallon packaging which is more practical, light, economical and strong

1984

AQUA’s second plant was established in Pandaan, East Java, aiming at better approaching the consumers in the region.

1985

AQUA developed its products in 220 ml PET packages. The development has improved the quality of AQUA’s products as well as making them safer for consumption.

1988

AQUA products are starting to use PET plastic packaging material

1993

AQUA Group operated AQUA Peduli program by recycling plastic bottles used for AQUA’s products into reusable materials.

1995

AQUA Group came as the first bottled drinking water manufacturer that applied in-line production system at Mekarsari Plant

In line production is a system where water processing and creation of AQUA bottles were performed simultaneously. Such system allowed newly-produced AQUA bottles to be immediately filled with clean water at the end of the production process, making production process more hygienic with minimum human intervention.

1998

A strategic alliance was established between PT Tirta Investama and Danone. Danone, through Danone Asia Holding Pte. Ltd, incorporated into PT Tirta Investama as a minority shareholder. Subsequently, PT Tirta Investama, PT Aqua Golden Mississippi, and PT Tirta Sibayakindo agreed to build a synergy as AQUA Group.

2000

AQUA Group placed Danone’s logo on all AQUA products.

2001

AQUA presents a new 380 ml glass bottle packaging

2001

DANONE increased its shares in PT Tirta Investama, making DANONE the majority shareholder of AQUA Group. In the same year, AQUA brought out its new 380 ml glass bottle product.

2002

AQUA Group officiated in the DANONE Nations Cup (DNC), the biggest international football tournament for children aged 10-12 years old. Won the Indonesia Best Brand Award. Started enforcing the Collective Bargaining Agreement [KKB 2002 - 2004] as of 1 June 2002, applied to all AQUA Group’s employees.

2003

AQUA Group inaugurated its new, thirteenth plant in Klaten in early 2003. That year, we also initiated work process integration through System Application and Products (SAP) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

2004

AQUA Group won Superbrands Award and Indonesia Best Brand Award. Within the same year, AQUA Group also launched the new AQUA logo.

2005

AQUA Group helped Aceh’s tsunami survivors. At this year, AQUA Group also produced MIZONE, an isotonic nutritious drink, produced in two flavors, lime orange and passion fruit. AQUA Group also won several awards such as the Consumer Packaging Branding Award, Indonesia Best Brand Award, and Indonesia Golden Award.

2006

AQUA Group received Best Brand Award and Indonesia Golden Brand Award. AQUA Group initiated AQUA Lestari program as the principal of all AQUA Group’s sustainability initiatives embodied in watershed-based (DAS) social environmental programs from upstream to downstream.

2007

AQUA Group sparked a commitment to the quality of its products under the AQC name, and launched the One to Ten program

As part of the WASH program that enhances people's access to clean water and sanitation facilities that are environmentally friendly, as well as the promotion of healthy living behavior. Through One to Ten, we are committed to deliver 10 liters of clean water to people in need of access to clean water in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) for every 1 liter AQUA product labeled for sale. AQUA Group also acquired Platinum Brand Indonesia.

2008

AQUA Greeting is opened as a call center service for people who want to ask about quality of products, services and other information. The AQUA Group also launched a Goodness of Nature campaign informing consumers of the preservation of water purity from mountain springs until AQUA products reach their hands. This year also, AQUA launched the AQUA Home Service program.

2009

AQUA Group received Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for WASH program category. AQUA Group also received the Wana Lestari Award from the Minister of Forestry. Wana Lestari was an award given to appreciate the conservation efforts undertaken in the Airmadidi plant in North Sulawesi.

2010

Again, AQUA Group received numerous innovation and environmental care awards, such as the 2010 Packindo Star Award, the Asia Star Award, Indonesia Good Design award for innovative gallon cap design, and the 2010 Indonesian Green Award from Business & CSR Magazine.

Initiated the Scavenger Empowerment Program (Program Pemberdayaan Pemulung/PEP). Received Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Award for environmental conservation category.

2011

AQUA Group launched AQUA Home Service (AHS) program. This year, AQUA Group also launched the “Mulai hidup sehat dari sekarang” campaign.

AQUA Group continued to promote healthy living behaviors which constituted part of the WASH program, one of which was conducted through waste management campaign called “GEMAS” (Gemar Mengelola Sampah/The Fun of Managing Waste). A decorative design created by Sebastian Gunawan for AQUA Reflections bottles was produced in a unique, modern and elegant style without losing track of Indonesia’s distinct characteristics.

2012

AQUA Group began the “Semua berawal dari kita” campaign, aimed at reducing the volume of plastic packaging waste from AQUA products. The campaign invited people to squeeze AQUA plastic bottles before disposing them into the trash bin.

2013

AQUA Solok Plant began operating and AQUA Group reached its forty years of operation and launched a new logo.

2014

AQUA Langkat Plant began operating AQUA Group came as the first Bottled Drinking Water company in Indonesia to receive PROPER Hijau award given to AQUA Mekarsari, Pandaan, Airmadidi, and Mambal plants. AQUA Lestari’s new logo was launched.

2015

The "Water Like Water" marketing campaign was launched, and this year also AQUA Group received 13 community empowerment awards from the Corporate Forum for Community Development (CFCD).

2016

The Tanggamus AQUA factory officially operates and Program 1 for 10 is re-launched. In addition, AQUA & Water.org initiated microfinancing models to accelerate access to clean water as well as this year, as many as 10 AQUA factories located in Mekarsari, Pandaan, Airmadidi, Mambal, Babakanpari, TIV Citeureup, AGM Citeureup, Klaten, Wonosobo and Lampung get Green PROPER.

2017

Danone-AQUA managed to get one Golden PROPER award for AQUA Mambal Factory and eight green PROPER for AQUA Mekarsari Factory, AQUA Babakan Pari Factory, CitQueup Factory AQUA (TIV), Citereup AQUA Factory (AGM), AQUA Wonosobo Factory, AQUA Pandaan Factory AQUA Airmadidi and Klaten AQUA Plant.

Danone-AQUA is considered a success because of its commitment and achievements in applying environmentally-friendly production processes, and conducting ethical and responsible business to the community consistently.

2018

Danone-AQUA launched the #BijakBer Plastik movement which aims to tackle the problem of plastic waste. Furthermore, Danone-AQUA launched the AQUA Life product which comes from 100% recycled materials and can be recycled again. Apart from that, Danone-AQUA became the official sponsor of ASEAN GAMES 2018. And in 2018, it became the first FMCG company in Indonesia to achieve B-Corp certification

2020

AQUA as part of Danone Indonesia provides assistance in handling Covid-19 by providing more than 152 vaccination centers in 28 cities in Indonesia

2021

AQUA's 22nd factory was established in Banyuwangi to bring AQUA closer to consumers. Danone-Aqua launched RGB (Returnable Glass Bottle) which applies the reusable concept. And also launched AQUA 600ml which is made from 100% recycled and recyclable materials

2022

For the fifth time AQUA received the Gold PROPER award. Apart from that, Danone-Aqua launched the AQUA Cube 220ml

2023

AQUA continues the #AQUADULU campaign to increase Indonesian people's awareness of drinking enough water. And confirms AQUA as a quality AMDK company that is already 50 years old