IbM Program for Product Assistance and Training in the Manufacture of Galvalum Roof Composites Using Roof Tile Powder for the students of PPDM Batu

The IbM Program for Product Assistance and Training in the Manufacture of Galvalum Roof Composites Using Roof Tile Powder for the students of Pondok Pesantren Darul Muttaqin Batu aims to improve their technical skills and entrepreneurial spirit by utilizing roof tile powder waste as a composite filler material. The partner’s problems include limited knowledge of composite technology, the absence of innovative pesantren–based products, and inadequate production facilities. The activities were carried out through needs analysis, the design of a roof tile powder–resin composite formula, the provision of equipment and material packages, theoretical and practical training, and assistance with product quality testing and packaging. The method used was a participatory approach, so the students were directly involved in all stages of the production process, from material preparation through mixing, molding, finishing, and evaluation. The results show an increase in students’ knowledge regarding composite material concepts, safe working procedures, and quality control. The students were able to produce prototypes of galvalum roof composites with roof tile powder that are relatively light, visually uniform, and have smoother surfaces compared to products made before the program. The partner’s response was very positive, as shown by their commitment to integrating the training into regular skill activities and exploring collaboration with building material entrepreneurs. A small production team was formed, with the potential to develop into a pesantren-based business unit, thereby contributing to economic self-reliance and entrepreneurial opportunities for students.