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VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 1 | JANUARY - MARCH 2018
Event Coverage
PAPS 2018
PAKPLAS 2018
Exclusive Interviews
Syed Nabeel Hashmi
Thermosole Industries
Saadat Eijaz Qureishi
Roshan Packages
PLASTICS IN AUTO
& AUTOMOTIVE
INDUSTRY
Lead the Dream
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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE polymerandpackaging.com 2
EDITOR’S NOTE polymerandpackaging.com
Fasten Your Seat Belts!! Our Team
The month of March was full of high voltage activities on trade exhibition scene. Pakistan
Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) organized Founding Editor
PAKISTAN AUTO PARTS SHOW (PAPS 2018) in Lahore in the first week of March. S.H. Rizvi (Late)
Polymer & Packaging International team specially flew to Lahore in order to capture the live
action of PAPS. The on ground arrangements at PAPS were flawless & organizers made
sure to extend every possible support to participants to make successful appearances at
the show. Editor in Chief
PAPS proved to be a grand showcase of automotive engineering industry of Pakistan. Syed Danyal Rizvi
The show attracted over 300,000 visitors in the 3 days of the exhibition. Chairman danyal@thesis.com.pk
PAAPAM Mr. Iftikhar Ahmad declared PAPS the biggest trade show of Pakistan. He
urged the government to step up support for automotive sector. Syed Nabeel Hashmi,
the Chief Organizer of Pakistan Auto Show said the show is a base for demonstrating
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new technologies, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. He invited buyers,
suppliers, investors and traders to expand their businesses through PAPS. Our readers will Rizwan Abbas
find pictorial coverage of PAPS as well as show report on inside pages. The highlighting rizwan@thesis.com.pk
feature of PAPS coverage is the exclusive interview of Syed Nabeel Hashmi.
We have also included a special pictorial coverage of an international motor show to bring
all the glitz and glamour of fast cars and international auto makers introducing their new Sales Executive
line of cars to the world. Hasan Abidi
The editorial team also went up close & personal to meet Mr. Saadat Eijaz Qureishi; hasan@thesis.com.pk
Director Roshan Group who talked about the recent developments in the packaging
industry and how Roshan Group is gearing up to tackle upcoming challenges to become
the most prominent name in packaging business
Sr. Executive - Sales & Marketing
Pakistan Plastic Manufacturers Association (PPMA) organized PAKPLAS 2018 exhibition
also in Lahore during the last days of March. The pictorial coverage of PAKPLAS 2018 is M. Eijaz Uddin
also a part of this magazine. eijaz@thesis.com.pk
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SNo. News & Views Page No.
1 Editor’s Note 300
2 Bare Essentials 5
3 News 6
4 Interview: Syed Nabeel Hashmi 10
5 Post Show Report 12
6 Article 14
7 Interview: Saadat Eijaz Qureishi 18
8 Event Calendar 20
9 Event Coverage 21
10 Technology Update 24
HIGHLIGHTS on inside pages . . .
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14 18
21 25
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In a Nutshell !
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS IN BRIEF
Car production increases 28.8pc in five months
The production of cars and jeeps increased by 28.84 per cent during the first five months of the current fiscal year (2017-18) compared to the
corresponding period of last year.
As many as 97,036 cars and jeeps were manufactured during July-November (2017-18) against the production of 75,314 units during July-November
(2016-17), according to the latest data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Source: APP
Honda Pakistan achieved record-breaking sales in 2017
Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited (HACPL), an automobile subsidiary of Honda, announced its annual sales for the year 2017. The company has
achieved all-time record sales, since its establishment in 1994, of 47,424 units, with an increase of 49 per cent from 31,780 units in 2016. (PR)
Source: Honda PR
Al-Haj FAW set to launch R7 SUV in 2019
Al-Haj FAW is set to launch R7 SUV in Pakistan in 2019. According to sources, The R7 was officially launched in China last year and has become
one of the best sellers for FAW in a very short time. Since its launch in May 2016, FAW has sold more than 82,000 units of R7 in China, averaging
around 5,000 units a month.
Source: By News Desk
United Auto set to introduce 800cc car
United Auto Industries which announced its entry into car manufacturing last month is set to launch an 800cc car in 2018. United Motors official from
Lahore confirmed the company is venturing into car and pickup manufacturing.
Source: By News Desk
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Source: By correspondent
Loads Limited to manufacture alloy wheels in Pakistan
Loads Limited will become the first auto part manufacturer in Pakistan to begin manufacturing of Alloy Wheels, as they are being imported by car
assemblers for their high-end vehicles.
Source: PR
Toyota to market more than 10 EV models in early 2020’s
Toyota Motor Corp on Monday said it will market more than 10 all-electric vehicle (EV) models globally in the early 2020s, and that investment to
develop their batteries is likely to exceed $13 billion (1.5 trillion yen) through 2030.
Source: International News
China’s Geely turns to Volvo trucks in latest Swedish venture
China’s Geely Holding [GEELY.UL], owner of the Volvo car brand, is buying an 8.2 per cent stake in Swedish truck maker AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) from
activist investor Cevian Capital, worth around $ 3.3 billion at current market prices.
Source: Web News
General Motors outlines plans to mass-produce autonomous cars
General Motors says it is making the first mass-production autonomous car without a steering wheel or pedals. GM’s Cruise Automation unit has
announced plans to carry passengers in self-driving cars that won’t have a backup driver in 2019. The location of the service has not been revealed.
GM spokesman Kevin Kelly says the first of the autonomous Chevrolet Bolts is being tested.
Source: Web News
Significant increase in used car imports in 2017
A remarkable increase of 70 percent was recorded in imports of used cars during 2017, touching 65,723 units compared to 38,676 units in 2016.
Data outed by auto industry revealed imports of sport utility vehicles also jumped up by 59 percent, reaching 7,758 units was reported. Toyota VITZ
was the highest imported car of 2017.
Source: Web News
Ford Motors to invest $11 billion in electric vehicles by 2022
Ford Motor Co will significantly increase its planned investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and fully electric
vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford said on Sunday at the Detroit auto show. The investment figure is sharply higher than a previously
announced target of $4.5 billion by 2020.
Source: Web News
Pakistan imported more than 65,000 used cars in the fiscal year 2016-17
The overall automobile market size of Pakistan may go beyond 0.5 million by 2020 from 0.3 million at present
Source: Dawn
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Dewan Motors Launched
NEW 2018 SHEHZORE PICKUP
Dewan has launched new Shehzore 1-ton pickup at the Mohatta Palace Museum Karachi, marking its return in the
vehicle production market. In the last decade, Shehzore was a famous commercial vehicle. In between 1996-2004, the
third generation of Hyundai Porter or H100 was produced globally. Then now finally Shehzore is back with the fourth
generation Porter. The pickup will have same Hyundai engine and will be quite similar to Hyundai H100.The diesel
engine of the vehicle is 2.6 liter. It comes with air-conditioning, stereo, power windows, power steering and much
more. Under the Brownfield Category from Engineering Development Board (EDB) Dewan has received approval
to start vehicle production in Pakistan. After the Shehzore pickup is launched the company is ready to introduce
Sports Utility Vehicle and passenger cars for the people.The return of Dewan Motors in Pakistan is in collaboration
with and Laos-based Kolao Group, the agreement is with Daehan-Dewan Motor Company Private Limited.
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China’s Haitian sees sales jump
25 percent
Haitian International Holdings Ltd., China’s
largest maker of injection molding machines,
said sales rose 25.8 percent in 2017, with both Fauji Meat Limited Launches Union Star has Launched 70CC
exports and the domestic market showing Meat Shop Automatic Bike in Pakistan
similar gains. Fauji Meat Limited (FML) is building the Union Star has recently launched 70cc
The company, which reported its annual domestic market stronghold by launching automatic gearbox bike in Pakistan. Regardless,
results March 22, said the United States is now automatic bikes didn’t get much appreciation in
a meat shop by the name Zabeeha. In this
its single-largest export market. The company Pakistan but it’s a still fast-growing market with
regard, a brand launch ceremony was held
posted sales of 10.2 billion Yuan ($1.59 billion), millions of 70cc bikes from various makers. As
at the first store located at 15 – C, Street
with gross profit up 29.2 percent to 3.6 billion public transport in urban cities gets worse due to
Yuan ($559 million), and operating profit up 31 11, Badar Commercial, Phase 5, DHA, congestion, bike usage is increasing with every
percent to 2.37 billion Yuan ($368 million). Karachi. passing day. Women have started learning to
The Ningbo, China-based Company said In the welcoming note, Chief Operating ride the bike and Automatic bikes could set the
it sold 35,768 injection molding machines Officer, Brig Abid Janjiana SI [M], Sitara new standards for women biking in the market.
globally last year, up 21.1 percent from 2016. – e – Essar (Retd) regarded the launch Union Star 70cc bike has no pedal on the left
Both the sales and number of machines were of Zabeeha as the success of Fauji Meat side with gearbox and no clutch, it automatically
a record, it said. Limited in the local arena. Focusing on the changes gears and the rider just has to keep
Haitian continues to aggressively promote quality standards, he said: ‘We take pride in the foot on the ride side brake and right hand on
the accelerator. The new Union Star Automatic
electrics in the small-machine market and owning the largest Halal Meat Processing
bike can attract women and physically impaired
two-platen machines in the medium-to-large Plant in South East Asia assembled with people because it becomes really easy to ride
machine market. Sales of its Zhafir-brand an aim and capacity to deliver distinctly in even worse traffic conditions.
electrics climbed 27.1 percent to 1.01 billion flavorsome meat of Pakistan to the ever
Yuan ($157 million) while sales of two-platen
Jupiter rose 34.7 percent to 1.32 billion Yuan
growing demand of the domestic and
global market. The ceremony was followed
Nissan Confirms Entry into
($200 million). by ribbon cutting by CE and MD of Fauji
Pakistan and Aims to Produce
Foundation Bin Qasim Limited, Lt. General Local Parts
Ghandhara Nissan recently confirmed its
Javed Iqbal (Retd), Halal – e – Imtiaz, to re-entry to Pakistan in an event followed by
mark the opening of the store. meet the press. The company has planned
a massive and aggressive localization and
indigenization program for Pakistan. Nissan
is ready to launch its first vehicle by 2019,
making use of at least 20 percent of parts
that have been locally manufactured.
The signing ceremony of agreement
between Ghandhara Nissan Ltd Pakistan
and Nissan Motor Co. Japan was held at
a local 5 star hotel. This agreement allows
Ghandhara Nissan Ltd to manufacture
vehicles as Nissan Motor Japan’s partner in
Pakistan.
Borealis Appoints New CEO Nissan’s senior vice president, Peyman
Kargar, CEO of Ghandhara Nissan, Ahmed
Alfred Sternt Kuli Khan Khattak and Chairman Ghandhara
Borealis’ Supervisory Board has announced General (Retd) Ali Kuli Kahn Khattak signed
Executive Vice President, Alfred Stern, as the agreement. Ahmed Kuli Khan told the
its new CEO. Saudi Arabia Crown Prince His media that Ghandhara Nissan will invest
Stern is currently responsible for the Highness Mohammed Bin Salman, Rs. 4.5 billion in the brownfield project and
Nissan Motors will provide technical and
Polyolefin Business and Innovation, and
has been appointed as CEO effective July visiting Aramco Laboratories in non-financial services. This investment
has been made under the government’s
2, 2018, after Mark Garrett has decided to
step down after more than 11 years in the
Houston on April 7th 2018 Auto Policy 2016-21. “This policy doesn’t
role. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) bind the manufacturer to localization the
Stern joined Borealis in 2008 as Senior plans to open its new headquarters in Houston manufacturing process but Ghandhara plans
Vice President Innovation and Technology, USA. SABIC officials formally announced to enter with 20 percent locally produced
coming from E.I. DuPont de Nemours where the project in Houston on April 7th as part of parts. And within 3 years, Ghandhara plans
he held several international leadership the visit by Saudi Arabia Crown Prince His to use local parts like the current local car
positions and was promoted to the assemblers,” Ahmed Kuli Khan added.
Highness Mohammed Bin Salman who also
Executive Board of Borealis in July 2012. Peyman Kargar said that for the locally
serves as Deputy Prime Minister of the Council produced Datsun cars, Nissaan is also
Since 2016, Stern has advanced the of Ministers and Minister of Defense for Saudi
strategy re-orientation towards the Circular looking for more local options. Nissan’s
Arabia. The event was also attended by United technical team is visiting the local parts
Economy, focussing on developing solutions
States Energy Secretary Mr. Rick Perry. SABIC suppliers and assessing their technical
to remove barriers to higher recycling rates.
is 70% owned by Saudi Arabian Government. abilities. Currently, these suppliers deliver
“Alfred has positioned the Borealis
SABIC has been operating in USA since 1987 parts to Nissan’s local competitors and
polyolefins business in a difficult as well
so the company has some concerns over
as in a favourable market environment and opened a technology center in Houston
quality issues. “Nissan, after the evaluation,
very well and recently shaped the new in the year 2000. SABIC also became one of will work with the suppliers to upgrade their
strategic direction towards the Circular the largest producer of polycarbonate and manufacturing facilities and improve the
Economy and the endeavours in the area of other engineering resins both in the region quality of parts. Currently, their parts are not
plastics recycling.” said Rainer Seele, Vice- and worldwide when it acquired GE Plastics in up to Nissan’s standards,” Peyman Kargar
Chairman of the Supervisory Board and added.
2006. SABIC posted sales of almost $40 Billion
CEO of OMV. Published in Auto News Magazine
in 2017.
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MOU to build a giant petrochemical complex
in Jubail Saudi Arabia. The complex will be
integrated downstream of the SATORP refinery,
a joint venture between the two was announced
on April 10th 2018.
The $5 Billion investment will comprise a “world
size” mixed feed steam cracker with a capacity
of 1.5 million metric tons per year of ethylene and
related high- added- value petrochemical units.
The cracker will feed other petrochemical and
other specialty chemical plants representing an
overall amount of $4 Billion investment by 3rd
Sazgar Engineering to Set up Car party investors. Unique has Launched New Crazer
Assembly Plant by June 2019
In total, $9 Billion will be invested in the project;
which will produce more than 2.7 million tons of
150CC Bike in Pakistan
In March Unique launched Unique Crazer
Sazgar Engineering Works, maker of CNG high value chemicals. UD-150 but that was just the start. Now at last
auto rickshaws, has decided to set up a car Unique has again launched a new bike. Unique
and light commercial vehicles’ (LCVs) plant Crazer UD-150 is now available for the people
on a fast-track basis as it looks to roll out in two styles that are Crazer 150 and Crazer
models in an 18-month time frame to tap Sports 150.
potential growth in Pakistan’s auto sector.
To achieve the target, the company has put
on hold its earlier announced expansion
plan for three-wheelers, stated a notification
sent to the stock exchange. “Considering the
potential growth and future prospects of the
automobile sector in the country and in order
to facilitate timely completion of the project;
the board has decided to hold the expansion
of auto rickshaws production facilities as Pakistan Auto Consumer Market
communicated earlier,” Company Secretary Is All Set To Welcome New Car
Arshad Mahmood said in the notification to
the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Makers
The board of directors has approved the IT WILL BE GREAT BOOST FOR ECONOMY,
estimated cost of the project of Rs1.76 billion. TECHNOLOGY & JOB MARKET IN PAK. Vespa Is Back In Pakistan!
The Government of Pakistan in its historic Vespa, the Italian leading
This is excluding the value of land already automaker is returning to Pakistan
decision has granted permission to three new
owned by the company. It is setting up the by launching new Vespa Scooter on
companies to set up their car assembly plants
car plant in collaboration with a Chinese 2nd March at Pakistan Auto Show
in Pakistan. The companies in collaboration
firm. The name of the foreign partner has 2018. This new scooter is nothing
with local partners will invest nearly $372 like last seen two-stroke Vespa
been kept undisclosed since the beginning.
million to set up the assembly/manufacturing scooter in Pakistan. It is new,
They developed a formal understanding and
plants. According to an official source, the fresh and technically advanced. It
signed a memorandum of understanding in
maximum investment of $190 million will be has the option of 125- and 150cc
this regard in May 2017. The two partners Euro-4 engines along with electric
made by Kia-Lucky, followed by $164 million
would manufacture, assemble, sell, and self-start button, electronic fuel
by Nishat Group who has partnered with
offer after-sale services of passenger and injection, automatic CVT gearbox,
Hyundai and $18.1 million by United Motors.
off-road (like jeeps) vehicles, it said. The Ministry of Industry and Production adjustable coil spring and hydraulic
“The company is already in the process shock absorber. The disks brakes
has allowed these groups to set up units for
of getting approvals from the regulatory have anti-locking brake system.
assembly and manufacturing of vehicles under Coming to the tires and wheels of
authorities for the project,” he said. The the Greenfield investment category. A total of the bike it has alloy wheels and 11*
company intends to set up a brand new 9 companies applied for permission but only tubeless tires. The fuel tank has
car plant under the Greenfield Investment 3 could get the government approval. Other the capacity to hold 8 liters of fuel.
Category that has already been announced applicants are under scrutiny of the ministry. Recently Vespa also announced
in the five-year Automotive Development A senior official of Lucky Group said that the that soon it will launch the first
Policy (ADP) 2016-21. company will be major shareholder in the joint electric scooter in 2018. This
venture and will invest around $150 million. scooty will completely change the
concept of scooters.
Nishat Mills Limited would assemble vehicles
with Hyundai Company. The two companies
together will set up a Greenfield project for Volkswagen Group Sees Chinese
assembly and sales of HMC passenger and Passenger Car Market Growing
1-ton range commercial vehicles in Pakistan.
Engineering Development Board EDB will
4% in 2018
work in close coordination with the new players Volkswagen expects China’s passenger car
in order to ensure compliance conditions of market to rise around 4 percent in 2018, with
the Automotive Development Policy 2016-21. the German company’s own vehicle sales in the
The EDB will issue manufacturing certificate country growing at a similar pace partly due to
and list of importable components to new its continued emphasis on sport-utility vehicles.
investors after verifying that the manufacturing Volkswagen Group China, which includes
facilities established by the firm are adequate brands such as Audi, Skoda, Seat as well
to produce roadworthy vehicles. as Volkswagen, sold a total of 4.18 million
Government of Pakistan is also very keen to
vehicles in China last year. The growth last year
attract European automakers therefore, the
outpaced overall gains in the world’s biggest
government in March last year had approved a
new automobile policy, offering tax incentives auto market. Volkswagen expects China’s
Aramco & Total to Invest Dollar 5 to new entrants to help them establish overall 2018 passenger car market to grow at
manufacturing units and compete effectively around the same pace as last year, which was
Billion in New Saudi Arabia Plant with the three well established assemblers. about 4 percent.
SAUDI ARAMCO and French energy &
chemical company TOTAL SA have signed a movers. Copyright Reuters, 2018
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SYED NABEEL HASHMI CEO THERMOSOLE INDUSTRIES
Syed Nabeel Hashmi is a veteran industrialist of
Pakistan’s plastic automotive manufacturing industry.
On Impact Of Pakistan Auto Show
The first edition of PAPS was organized by PAAPAM
He is well known for his vast experience & in depth
back in 1995. Since then; we are doing PAPS on
knowledge about plastic packaging and auto parts
manufacturing. Mr. Hashmi is very active on various
regular basis. PAPS 2018 is the 14th edition and
local and international trade forums for auto and
4th in Lahore. This year we have occupied all 3
automotive industry of Pakistan. He played a pivotal
halls of Lahore Expo Center. The credit goes to all
role for drafting & implementation of AUTO INDUSTRY my friends & colleagues at PAAPAM whose efforts
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM and a number of other have made PAPS the biggest industrial exhibition
trade policies about auto industry trade. Mr. Nabeel in Pakistan. PAPS is very important for us because
Hashmi is one of the founding members of PAAPAM. through this, we highlight the overall potential of the
He is also actively involved with PPMA and AOTS - industry, collective manufacturing competences and
(JAPAN) PAK JAPAN BUSINESS FORUM. Mr. Nabeel most importantly, we want general public to know
Hashmi was nominated as founding member of how many kinds of auto parts we are manufacturing
PUNJAB INDUSTRIAL ESTATES DEVELOPMENT & locally. We also want them to feel proud that our auto
MANAGEMENT COMPANY (PIEDMC) in 2004 since and automotive industry is quite capable to produce
then he is strategizing the marketing & other activities high quality and precision auto parts in Pakistan.
of telecommunication & IT sectors of these estates. MAKE IN PAKISTAN is our motto. Through PAPS, we
Born & educated in Bahrain, Mr. Nabeel Hashmi also want to establish this fact with the Government
came back to Pakistan & established THERMOSOLE of Pakistan that automobile and automotive
INDUSTRIES in 2004 for manufacturing hi-tech manufacturing is a very important industry. This
precision plastic parts for all kinds of vehicles. industry is the 2nd largest taxpayer and producing
Polymer & Packaging International recently met Mr. most numbers of skilled labor. I must tell you we have
Nabeel Hashmi during Pakistan Auto Show 2018. limitless potential. With the right kind of Government
Here is what he said: support and encouragement like tax concessions and
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subsidized energy tariff, we can become an important About Thermosole
player in global market. See Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thermosole manufactures hi tech, high precision
Vietnam and Malaysia! In the last 2 or 3 decades, they plastic auto parts & packaging solutions. We
progressed on the basis of automotive engineering manufacture products like air conditioning ducting
and automobile manufacturing. system, radiator water bottles etc. We are one of the
few companies which is exporting its products to
USA, EUROPE & Taiwan.
On Arrival of New Auto Makers
PAAPAM will welcome new automobile manufacturing
companies with open arms. This will create healthy
competition, after sales services and customer
support will also be improved. Most importantly,
“
consumers will have new choices to compare with
established players. There is a technical point which We have a demand of 2.5 million
I want to emphasize is that we have a demand of motorcycles in Pakistan. It could be
2.5 million motorcycles in Pakistan. It could be easily easily doubled to 5 million if our females
doubled to 5 million if our females would be riding would be riding motorcycles. Out of this 5
motorcycles. Out of this 5 million, 1 million could million, 1 million are going to shift from
shift from 2 wheelers to 4 wheels. So there could
2 wheelers to 4 wheels. So there could be
be a solid demand of 1 million cars and how many
cars we produce annually? Only 250,000 to 275,000
a solid demand of 1 million cars and how
many cars we produce annually? Only
”
units max. You can see how large is the demand/
supply gap is and how imminent are the investment 250,000 to 275,000 units max
opportunities. Realizing this, affordable cars can be
produced for this huge customer base.
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SHOW REPORT
The Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) came into being as a high profile B2B exhibition where the automotive engineering industry can converge to
demonstrate its collective competence and potential to the people of Pakistan and the world. Pakistan Auto Show undoubtedly is the biggest industry
exhibition of Pakistan showcasing the entire industry under one roof. The event projects unparalleled opportunities of business networking, analyzing
and gauging proficiencies. The buyer meet supplier environment is conducive therefore parts & machine suppliers, and raw materials providers come
to visit PAPS every year. The event also attracts international exhibitors and visitors too.
Organized by PAAPAM, the Pakistan Auto Show 2018 was visited by more than 100,000 visitors. The general public took great interest in the cars
and motorcycles displayed at various booths and were allowed to have a first-hand experience of quality, comfort and safety features of the vehicles.
Iftikhar Ahmed M. Ashraf Shaikh Syed Nabeel Hashmi
Chairman PAAPAM Sr. Vice Chairman PAAPAM Chief Organizer Pakistan Auto Show
“Each year; PAPS showcases the engineering “PAPS show is an ideal learning platform for “Make in Pakistan! Is what PAPS is all
achievements of Pakistan’s auto industry and OEM vendors industry. The show will help about. Pakistan Auto Show always has kept
highlights the fact that Pakistan is one of those them groom to manufacture competitive high “Innovation and People Orientation” as its
fortunate countries that has a vibrant automobile quality auto parts for local and international basic service concept, forging ahead with
manufacturing industry. I assure you that, given markets alike” determination and innovative spirit”
the promising environment, the automobile
industry will flourish and contribute to the
country’s economic growth and development by
creating jobs and skilled work force”
• PAAPAM has 319 registered members
• Tier 1 - auto parts manufacturers 770
• Tier 2 - auto parts manufacturers 900
• Tier 3 - auto parts manufacturers 1400
• Direct employed skilled labor force 500,000
• Indirect labour force 2,400,000
• Investment in auto industry to date Rs. 370 billion
• Revenue to government Rs.110 billion/annum
• Exports $210 million/annum
• Import substitution 3.3 billion/annum
• 90% employment in auto industry is generated by parts manufacturers
• Pakistan automobile market has shown double digit growth since last 4 years
• Pakistan is amongst the 40 automobile manufacturing countries of the world
• Pakistan auto makers confidently use locally manufactured parts in large quantities
• Pakistan auto parts manufacturers are capable enough to compete in international markets
• The growth in automobile market is gaining momentum as motorization is rapidly increasing in the country
• Pakistan manufacturers cars, trucks, buses, trucks, light commercial vehicles, tractors motorcycles and 3 wheelers
• The new players in automobile manufacturing are Hyundai, KIA, Renault along with a number of Chinese companies
• Global manufacturers Suzuki Motor Company Japan, Toyota Motor Company Japan, Honda Motor Company Japan, Massey Ferguson Tractors UK,
Fiat Tractors Italy, FAW China, Yamaha Motor Company Japan, Hino Motor Company Japan, UD Nissan Japan, Isuzu Motors Japan, Land Rover UK
• Upcoming auto assemblers are Hyundai by Nishat Group, KIA by Lucky Group, Foton JW by Haier Group, United by United Motors, Daehan by
Dewan Motors, Shehzore Pick Up & Tivioli SUV by Daehan Dewan Motors Nissan cars by Gandhara Industries, Volkswagon by Premier Systems,
Renault by Al Futtaim, 4 wheel Chinese by Sazgar Engineering, 4 wheel Chinese by Regal Automobile, 4 wheels by Cavalier Automotive Corp.
• PAAPAM is working for the betterment of automotive engineering & manufacturing industry with MAKE IN PAKISTAN slogan
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EXHIBITOR COMMENTS
“Pirani Group of Industries is a big supporter of PAAPAM & fully endorses their slogan of MAKE IN PAKISTAN. Our motorcycle brand Super Power
is the most selling brand in Pakistan for that, we are thankful to our customers for their trust on our products & services” Mr. Imran Khalid
Alsons is a pioneering company in hi tech manufacturing of auto parts in Pakistan. We attend PAPS every year to demonstrate our expertise in
automotive engineering for automobile industry. We think government support is necessary to put our industry on international map therefore they
should step forward & play their role for the industry” Mr. Naveed
“Harris Silicones is the first & the foremost manufacturer of silicone sealants & car care products in Pakistan. The walk in buyer response in PAPS
2018 is awesome & the overall ambiance of the show is electrifying” Mr. Harris Sheikh
“Honda Atlas Cars highly appreciates PAAPAM efforts to organize PAPS on this grand scale. PAPS is a complete showcase of Pakistan’s automotive
engineering industry.These kinds of shows allow OEM vendors to learn & grow. As a company, we fully support localization in manufacturing which
in turn will create more jobs & skilled workers in the market. Right now, we are really enjoying huge crowd turnover at our booth. Visitors are taking
keen interest in our vehicles on display” Honda Spokesperson
“SIWA is a big name in local manufacturing of 3 wheelers in Pakistan. This year we are displaying a new product at PAPS which is called WASTE
COLLECTOR vehicle. This unique 3 wheeler is mounted with dumper/ collector powered with automatic booster gear. It is easy to maneuver in
housing schemes & local societies alike. It can also transport garbage from houses to main dumps” Mr. Rana Arslan Sarwar
“Sigma Sports is specialist importer and seller of heavy bikes in Pakistan. Pakistan Auto Show gives us this great opportunity to display our latest
collection of imported heavy bikes. Buyer response is just great” Mr. Adeel
PICTURE GALLERY
Mrs. Shaista Pervaiz Malik
Member National Assembly inaugurates Pakistan’s Largest Automobile Expo in Lahore
Organized by PAPAAM , Mr.Syed Nabeel Hashmi Chairman Organizing Committee and Mr.
Iftikhar Ahmed Chairman PAAPAM also seen in picture.
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High Performance Plastics are Playing an Important Role in the
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
The light weight of plastics makes for more fuel efficient vehicles. It is resistance. It is frequently used when a low cost, high mechanical
estimated that every 10% reduction in vehicle weight results in a 5% strength, rigid and stable material is required. Nylon is highly water
to 7% reduction in fuel usage. Current economic and environmental absorbent and will swell in watery environments.
concerns make the creation of more fuel efficient cars a top priority in Application: gears, bushes, cams, bearings, weather proof coatings.
the automotive industry. Some other advantages of high performance
plastics used in transport vehicles include: 6. POLYSTYRENE (PS)
• Minimal corrosion, allowing for longer vehicle life Naturally clear, polystyrene exhibits excellent chemical and electrical
• Substantial design freedom, allowing advanced innovation resistance. Special high gloss and high impact grades are widely
• Flexibility in integrating components available. This easy to manufacture plastic has poor resistance to UV
• Safety, comfort and economy light.
• Recyclability. Application: equipment housings, buttons, car fittings, display bases.
Here are the top 13 high performance plastics used in automotive
hardware. While all 13 may easily be used in a single vehicle, just 7. POLYETHYLENE (PE)
three types of plastic make up approximately 66% of the total high Polyethylene has high impact resistant, low density, and exhibits good
performance plastics used in a car: polypropylene (32%), polyurethane toughness. It can be used in a wide variety of thermoplastics processing
(17%) and PVC (16%). methods and is particularly useful where moisture resistance and low
cost are required.
1. POLYPROPYLENE (PP) Application: car bodies (glass reinforced), electrical insulation.
Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of
applications. A saturated addition polymer made from the monomer 8. POLYOXYMETHYLENE (POM)
propylene, it is rugged and unusually resistant to many chemical POM has excellent stiffness, rigidity, and yield strength. These
solvents, bases and acids. properties are stable in low temperatures. POM also is highly chemical
Application: automotive bumpers, chemical tanks, cable insulation, and fuel resistant.
gas cans, carpet fibers. Application: interior and exterior trims, fuel systems, small gears.
2. POLYURETHANE (PUR) 9. POLYCARBONATE (PC)
Solid Polyurethane is an elastomeric material of exceptional physical Amorphous polycarbonate polymer offers a unique combination of
properties including toughness, flexibility, and resistance to abrasion and stiffness, hardness and toughness. It exhibits excellent weathering,
temperature. Polyurethane has a broad hardness range, from eraser creep, impact, optical, electrical and thermal properties. Because of its
soft to bowling ball hard. Other polyurethane characteristics include extraordinary impact strength, it is the material for car bumpers, helmets
extremely high flex-life, high load-bearing capacity and outstanding of all kinds and bullet-proof glass substitutes.
resistance to weather, ozone, radiation, oil, gasoline and most solvents. Application: bumpers, headlamp lenses.
Application: flexible foam seating, foam insulation panels, elastomeric
wheels and tires, automotive suspension bushings, cushions, electrical 10. ACRYLIC (PMMA)
potting compounds, hard plastic parts. A transparent thermoplastic, PMMA is often used as a lightweight or
shatter-resistant alternative to glass. It’s cheaper than PC but is also
3. POLY-VINYL-CHLORIDE (PVC) more prone to scratching and shattering.
PVC has good flexibility, is flame retardant, and has good thermal Application: windows, displays, screens.
stability, a high gloss, and low (to no) lead content. Polyvinyl chloride
molding compounds can be extruded, injection molded, compression 11. POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PBT)
molded, calendared, and blow molded to form a huge variety of The thermoplastic PBT is used as an insulator in the electrical and
products, either rigid or flexible depending on the amount and type of electronics industries. It is highly chemical and heat resistant. Flame-
plasticizers used. retardant grades are available.
Application: automobile instruments panels, sheathing of electrical Application: door handles, bumpers, carburetor components.
cables, pipes, doors.
12. POLYETHYLENE TERAPHTHALATE (PET)
4. ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYRENE (ABS) PET is mostly used to create synthetic fibers and plastic bottles. You
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene is a copolymer made by polymerizing may recognize it on clothing labels under the name “polyester.”
styrene and acrylonitrile in the presence of polybutadiene. The styrene Application: wiper arm and gear housings, headlamp retainer, engine
gives the plastic a shiny, impervious surface. The butadiene, a rubbery cover, connector housings.
substance, provides resilience even at low temperatures. A variety of
modifications can be made to improve impact resistance, toughness, 13. ACRYLONITRILE STYRENE ACRYLATE (ASA)
and heat resistance. Similar to ABS, ASA has great toughness and rigidity, good chemical
Application: automotive body parts, dashboards, wheel covers. resistance and thermal stability, outstanding resistance to weather,
aging and yellowing, and high gloss. Be careful not to burn this material.
5. POLYAMIDE (PA, NYLON 6/6, NYLON 6) It will cause a toxic smoke.
Nylon 6/6 is a general-purpose nylon that can be both molded and Application: housings, profiles, interior parts and outdoor applications.
extruded. Nylon 6/6 has good mechanical properties and wears
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10 BIGGEST
Exhibition Venues of the World
Hannover Messegelande Koln Messegelande
Hannover Germany (496,000 Sqm) Cologne Germany (284,000 Sqm)
National Exhibition & Convention Centre Dusseldorf Messegelande
Shanghai China (400,000 Sqm) Dusseldorf Germany (262,000 Sqm)
Frankfurt Main Messegelande Paris Nord Villepinte
Frankfurt Germany (367,000 Sqm) Paris France (242,000 Sqm)
Fiera Milano Mc Cormick Place
Milan Italy (345,000 Sqm) Chicago Usa (241,000 Sqm)
China Import & Export Fair Fira Barcelona – Gran Via
Guangzhou China (340,000 Sqm) Barcelona Spain (240,000 Sqm)
The first organized exhibition / trade fair was held in the year 1851 in London. It was named THE GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF
INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. To stage this exhibition, a temporary structure was built. It was called THE CRYSTAL PALACE OF GREAT SHALIMAR.
This venue gained global popularity & later re- constructed at a permanent site in London only to be destroyed by a fire in 1936.
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The Chinese AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
The Chinese automakers sold 23 million cars in 2016 which accounted for
Figure 3
around 30% of global passenger car sales which makes China the largest
car market by far. China has remained the world’s largest automotive
market and automotive manufacturing country since 2009 which makes it
very important for Chinese economy. (Figure 1)
Chinese Automotive Industry in Global Perspective
The combination of social economic growth, private welfare, central policy,
high attractiveness for foreign brands, and the desire to have own cars,
built the base for an enormous leap forward for the Chinese Automotive
industry. (Figure 2)
During the second half of 2016, production in China accelerated into double
digit growth & maintained its leading position globally. (Figure 3)
As China is slowly moving towards a market-based economy, the Made in
China 2025 initiative charters a clear objective of becoming a manufacturing
powerhouse, creating a favourable environment for the growth of new
strategic industries, and optimizing modern industrial systems.
China Automotive industry – Imports vs. Exports
Europe is the largest automobile exporter to China followed by Japan, the
US and Korea. In 2014, Europe exported over 630,000 vehicles to China,
which accounted for 45% of China’s total vehicle imports. Europe’s volume Figure 4
of exports to China increased by 81% from 2010-2014. In 2014, Germany
was the largest exporter, followed by the UK and Belgium. (Figure 4)
According to the statistics from the Ministry of Industry and Information
Technology (MIIT), in 2015, China exported 755,500 units of completed
cars valued at $12.4 billion and China imported 1.1 million units from
overseas valued $45 billion. (Figure 5)
The current market trends & status
China put great emphasis on the role of emerging technologies which is
going to positively impact on the development of the industry and overall
economy will get enhanced. One of the key development areas is NEW
ENERGY CARS. These cars will be all electric; plug in hybrid electric
vehicles to boost output and sales of new energy vehicles across China
to 5 million units with a broad based program to recover and treat old and
waste batteries of new energy cars. (Figure 6)
Figure 1 Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 2
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Japanese Brand Automobile & Motorcycle
TRENDS IN JAPAN & USA
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AN INTERVIEW WITH
MR. SAADAT EIJAZ QUREISHI DIRECTOR OF ROSHAN PACKAGES
Q: Pakistan is going through a socio economic
change. Consumer preferences are changing so
is the requirements of food packaging. In this
context, what should be the forward strategy of
packaging industry of Pakistan?
A: Yes it is true. Packaging demands are changing in
Pakistan mainly due to the fact that people now prefers
packaged food and beverages for longer shelf life,
safety and hygiene purposes; on the go and eating
out with families and friends trend is most popular.
It will be interesting for you to know that consumer
spending a few years back was at 27 Billion rupees
per annum. Now it has increased to 34.8 Billion
rupees. FMCG sector growth is in double digits. This
is a very ideal scenario for new investments but
sometimes, it happens that booming sectors attract
more than needed investments resulting in excess
availability of products and services. This disturbs the
supply/demand parity and profit ratios start declining.
This is what exactly happening in Pakistan right now.
Very soon you will see that industry will start taking
corrections. Unorganized sector which is 45% of
the industry will be badly affected. In the organized
sector of 50% those who have invested in latest and
hi tech machinery, research, innovation, training for
skilled labor will survive and grow. Others will have no
choice but to follow the leaders in order to survive in
the market.
Q: What is the role of Government of Pakistan in all
this?
A: Government of Pakistan needs to rationalize taxes
and duties between the importers and manufacturers
of packaging industry. Interestingly, 5% importers
Roshan Packages is a part of Roshan Group have to pay less for importing printed packaging local
which began its operations in 1959 with manufacturers have to pay more duties to import
the launch of URDU DIGEST. The group raw material. Adding fuel to flame, government
was founded by a visionary Dr. Eijaz Hassan has imposed regulatory duty on our sector which
Qureishi. After completing his PhD from has further unjustified the situation. Around 80% of
Germany in literature, he came back to all packaging is used by food & beverage industry.
Pakistan and started publishing URDU Increment in taxes is going to affect packaged food
DIGEST. Today, Roshan Group stands firm on prices and ultimately end consumer will suffer.
its companies Roshan Enterprises, Roshan
Packages and Roshan Sun Tao Paper Mills.
Polymer & Packaging International recently
Q: Tell us about Roshan Sun Tao Paper Mills?
met Mr. Saadat Eijaz Qureishi Director Roshan
A: Roshan Enterprises was formed in 1989 as fruit &
vegetable exporting firm. In those days, nobody was
Group and discussed the rise of Roshan in
Pakistan: producing specialized corrugated cartons for export
purpose therefore we had to import cartons from
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Singapore and Dubai. Our business grew and we in finished form. This created an acute shortage of
needed export quality corrugated cartons in large paper worldwide and international prices got doubled.
numbers. It was the time we decided to set up a My personal opinion is that now Pakistan has to rely
most modern corrugation plant to fulfill our demand. on its local paper production. The big players have
You will be glad to know that we installed the biggest already finalized expansion plans. The good news is
corrugator in Pakistan without setting up a paper mill that the paper and paperboard industry is sector wise
and Roshan Packages started its production in 2002. growing between 2.3 to 7.2% every year.
In 2012 we entered into flexible packaging business
and set up a state of the art packaging facility near
Lahore. In 2015, we doubled the production capacity
of corrugated cartons from 30,000 MT to 60,000MT
and in the same year, we increased the production
capacity of our flexible packaging unit from 10,800
Tons to 12,240 Tons per annum. The idea of setting
up a paper mill was discussed and finalized between
us but in order to achieve optimum quality and
production sustainability we needed a strong partner
with vast experience and expertise of installing
and running a paper mill in a joint venture. After
much deliberation, we finalized Sun Tao china thus
Roshan Sun Tao came into being. On the financial
side, Roshan Group has performed well. You must Q: How do you perceive the role of FLEXPAC in
be aware that we have offered the biggest IPO in the flexible packaging industry?
history of Pakistan oversubscribed 7 times more than A: Every association is formed to serve its industry &
expected. We are building Roshan Sun Tao Paper Mill FLEXPAC is no exception. Our first and foremost aim
with capital investment of 7 billion rupees and it is
is to make FLEXPAC the flexible industry’s united
going to produce 450 to 500 tons per day of brown
standpoint to highlight the potential and growth
paper. Success of this IPO shows the trust of public
opportunities in this sector. FLEXPAC is right now
on Roshan Group. Roshan Sun Tao Paper Mill is a
a new trade body but with the passage of time, it is
major step into Roshan future of Pakistan.
going to be a very strong forum to establish collective
importance and esteem of Pakistan’s flexible
packaging industry.
Q: Apart from so much to do in business, what are
your other activities?
A: I am very concerned about my health therefore I
regularly walk, do yoga and other exercises. On the
social scene, we have an organization KARAVAN e
ILM through which we support deserving students to
complete their higher education and play their part in
the progress of Pakistan.
Q: How do you see the latest developments in the
international paper market?
A: The first paper manufacturing plant established in
Pakistan was Adamjee Paper Mill. It was in 1956.
Currently the formal and informal sectors together
have 100 units producing 650,000 tons of various
kinds of paper. Pakistan mainly uses non wood
fibrous materials such as wheat straw, bagasse
and river grass. The international paper market is
highly volatile these days. China has brought strict
legislation related to environment protection. China is
currently not buying paper waste it is importing paper
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MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
Chinaplas 2018
24-27 April 2018
Shanghai, China All In Print China
24-28 October 2018
Shanghai, China
GFM
NPE 06-08 November 2018
07-11 May 2018 Dubai, U.A.E.
Orlando, FL USA
Plast Euroasia Istanbul
Plasti&pack Pakistan
05-08 December 2018
02-04 August 2018
Istanbul, Turkey
Lahore, Pakistan
Iftech Pakistan Arabplast
02-04 August 2018 05-08 January 2019
Lahore, Pakistan Dubai, U.A.E.
Fakuma
17-21 October 2018
Friedrichshafen, Germany
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Post Show Report
PAKPLAS 2018 Organized by
Pakistan Plastic Manufacturers Association
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THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW 2018
Auto Masters Unveiled Their Latest Creations
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Work – Life Lessons
From
STEPHEN
HAWKING
Stephen Hawking was one of the brightest stars of science. He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and
legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world.
Prof. Hawking was the first to set out a theory of cosmology as a union of relativity and quantum mechanics. He also discovered
that black holes leak energy and fade to nothing - a phenomenon that would later become known as Hawking radiation.
As the world mourns the loss of Stephen Hawking, one of the prominent physicists, cosmologists & authors of our time, who
passed away on March 14th 2018, let us reflect on what we can learn from his life.
QUESTION RELENTLESSLY
“I am just a child who has never grown up. I still keep asking HOW
& WHY questions. Occasionally, I find an answer” Hawking’s
words remind us to remain curious. He was of the view that
we can discover the answers to our questions by constantly
searching for them. Therefore, in order to be successful,
remember to repeatedly question what you are doing, and find
new ways to improve yourself and your work.
NEVER GIVE UP
Hawking served as a prime example of someone who never gave
up. He was told by his doctor that he has two and a half years to
live, and in the nearly five decades after that, he accomplished
so much despite being confined to a wheelchair due to the fact
that he suffered from ALS, a motor neuron disease. Therefore,
never lose sight of the belief that solutions do exist, no matter
how difficult obstacles you face at work or in your personal life.
COMMUNICATE SIMPLE
Despite its complex subject matter, Hawking’s A BRIEF
HISTORY OF TIME has been read so far and wide because he
has made it so clear and comprehensible. Had he not simplified
the content and managed to communicate his concepts so
simply, the information in his mind would never have reached
such a wide audience.
BE AMBITIOUS
Hawking said” My goal is simple. It is the complete understanding
of the universe… and why it exists at all. Although it is wise to
set achievable goals, thinking big, being ambitious and setting
even higher goals that may seem unachievable can drive you to
accomplish them.
Needless to say, Professor Hawking will be always remembered
for his extraordinary role in propagating determination, positivity
and love of life.
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Future of 3D Printing in
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
The automotive sector has been the biggest beneficiary of the
development, growth & improvements in 3D printing systems & the additive
manufacturing industry over the recent years. Most of the automobile
manufacturers are now using FDM TECHNOLGY as standard for rapid
prototype manufacturing of all kinds of parts from interior to crucial
engine components and more advanced techniques like SLS 3D printing
are increasingly being implemented for final phase production as well as
concepts. At a recent motor show held in New York, industry professionals
discussed these developments and explained how design engineers are
adopting techniques being transformed by 3D printing.
“We can do things now which were not possible before we had 3D printing,”
said Head of Design MINI, Oliver Heilmer at a conference. Now we can
design entire door panel in piece will be lighter when manufactured by 3D printing. We are now able to change the look & feel at any
point even after the manufacturing begins without the help of new tools to make it. Before this, it would take more than an year to make
the change happen.
Besides the door, the center wheel locks for the car were also produced by using 3D printing technology, and there are various
other 3D printed parts. One of the key benefit of implementing the technology is that direct manufacturing is possible from a digital
model enabling a higher degree of precision & complexity in terms of geometry. This is a great advantage in terms of functionality , as
engineers can create the most efficient structures to optimize comfort & performance of the vehicle.
3D printing technology also eliminates major limitations like the ones placed on design freedom by production capacity. In the past,
when designing a component, a designer would need to take into account not just geometries & materials but also specific tooling
methods available. What tools were used to produce the part would have a serious impact on its quality even affect the possibility of
making it, and this could often hold designers back. With 3D printing, almost anything that can be designed can be realized, and the
range of material properties continues to expand.
It is said that the open-source natures of 3D printing will also change the way that individual car owners relate to their car. The
technology allows for high level of personalization & customization, enabling users to directly get involved in the design process.
“There is an emotional aspect behind 3D printing. It allows freedom to bond with your car” says Heilmer.
STARBUCKS
Developing Next-Generation
Recyclable &
Compostable Cup
Starbucks Corp. is pledging millions of dollars, and partnering with a well-known recycling organization, to try to solve its cup
problem. The coffee giant faced challenges in the past over the recyclability of its paper cups that are lined with polyethylene. The
company also serves cold drinks in plastic cups.
STARBUCKS recently announced that it will commit $10 million to the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners
to find a global end-to-end solution that would allow cups around the world to be diverted from landfills. Starbucks, meanwhile,
also said the company is currently working on a new “bio-liner” made from plant-based materials for the company’s paper cups.
Talking about the NEXTGEN CHALLENGE, company spokesman said the Challenge will enable leading innovators and
entrepreneurs with financial, technical, and expert resources to fast-track global solutions, help get those solutions to shelf,
through the recovery system and back into the supply chain.
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Subsidized Energy Tariffs Can Maximize Plastic Industry Output:
Says FARID AHMED VAWDA
Mr. Farid Vawda is a seasoned industrialist of Pakistan mainly involved in manufacturing of chemicals,
dyes & masterbatches. From a humble beginning in 1982, Mr. Vawda moved forward to found FAV
group under whose umbrella, 19 companies are working in the field of lab equipment, compressors,
printers, copiers, CC TV cameras, security equipment, IT solutions, warehousing equipment & food
products. In a recent interview, he talked about his passion to contribute positively for the progress
& prosperity of Pakistan.
Q: Sir please tells us how it all began? international exhibitions & conferences moreover; the
A: I started my career in 1982 from textile chemical government should devise a policy to offer soft loans
business. In 1991, I developed locally made acrylic to manufacturers for new technology acquisition. Till
dyes which were as effective as imported dyes. I now, the industry has done solo efforts to bring latest
introduced my product on incredibly low prices. This manufacturing technologies in Pakistan but individual
strategy paid off in a big way & throughout pakistan investors have their limitations. With the support of
my acrylic dyes overthrew the imported dyes. My government, the plastic industry can cross this barrier
products became the need of the market & soon, my to stand out in South East Asian region.
company took 90% market share across Sindh. After
that, I developed a lot of new dyes & pigments as per Q: What are those barriers which are hampering the
market demand which were also very successful. growth of plastic industry in Pakistan?
A: High energy tariffs, high rate of GST which is 17%
Q: When did you start masterbatches production? I think it should be reduced to a single digit & high
A: After a careful study of plastic field & much deliberation import tariff. All these highs lead to higher cost of
on product development, masterbatches production production which further burdens the consumer.
started in 2011. I am proud to state that all research, Secondly, export procedures are complex & refund on
product development & production work was done exports takes ages. It is very important to understand
by own resources of FAV Group. My policy is to have that plastic industry heavily depend on imported raw
a steady growth & business diversification without material therefore the industry & the government
losing sight of delivering top quality products backed should sit together and sort out these problems on
by even better after sales services. priority basis.
Q: How do you describe the potential of Pakistan’s Q: What are the future plans of FAV Group?
plastic industry? A: Definitely we will go into expansion of our chemical
A: The potential is immense, with the right support of production business in accordance with the market
government, the industry stakeholders can collaborate demands. Changing consumer trends & emerging
to enhance quality of locally made products for technologies are the key drivers of growth &
domestic market as well as creating a strong base diversification in any economy. Pakistan is going to
for plastic product exports especially in the region. play a leading role in this region & I am confident
In my opinion, government should encourage & that Pakistan’s economy will surpass many regional
support participation of plastic manufacturers in economies within a short span of time.
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