Infrastructure is a backbone of social-economic development of any country and its institutions. A nation can not be self reliant unless it evolves a large scale infrastructure network. The construction industry is very important for country's economic growth, infrastructural development and employment generation. The industry trains manpower not only for meeting the domestic requirements but also the need for foreign markets. Cement is always considered as a barometer of progress in developing country and is rightly taken as an important economic activity indicator.
Cement industry is progressing at a very fast pace in Pakistan. At the time of inception, there were only four cement plants in Pakistan with an annual capacity of 300,000 Metric tons. Presently the industry has grown to 29 units with annual capacity of 45 Million tons.
China's Investment in Infrastructure development of Pakistan (CPEC)
China has agreed to invest 42 billion US $in infrastructure development of Pakistan. The major projects include roads (Khunjrab - Gawadar Highway - 2,400 KM), (Karachi - Lahore motorway - 1,060 KM), rails, ports (Gawadar port), Dams (Dassu & Bhasha dam), energy and special economic zones.
CPEC will have positive impact on country's economy and it would transform our country into an investment heaven. It will benefit all the areas of Pakistan and it will also provide enormous employment opportunities to the local residents. Gilgit Baltistan alone with its around 50,000 MW capacity can help the country to overcome the energy crises. It will be a cheapest and pollution free source of electricity. Dassu and Bhasha Dams are the main projects in pipeline. This is the time for Government as well as private sector to exploit the enormous power production potential in Pakistan.
Fauji Cement Company Limited
Overview
Fauji Cement operates cement plant at Jhang Bahtar, Tehsil Fateh Jang, and District Attock in the province of Punjab and started its commercial production in November 1997. The Company has a strong and longstanding tradition of service, reliability and quality. Currently Fauji Cement is a prime brand of the market and is suitable for all types of construction activities.
Fauji Cement is operating two Cement Plants, one each from FLS Denmark & TKIS (Thyssen Krupp industrial solutions) Germany. The plants are well known for their high efficiencies, best quality production with annual total production capacity of 3.43 million tons of cement.
-- Contribution/Importance of Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) in Infrastructure development of Pakistan
Fauji Cement enjoys the reputation of being the best Quality Cement in the country and is preferred in the construction of Mega Projects like Dams, Bridges, Highways & Motor-ways, Commercial/Indus-trial Complexes, Residential Housing Societies and myriad of other structures that need speedy strengthening bond, fundamental to Pakistan's Economic betterment and quality of life.
The major projects in hand are as under:
-- Neelum Jehlum Hydro Power Project
-- Karrakurram Highway Project (Gilgit)
-- Mangla Dam Upraising
-- M1-Islamabad/Peshawar Motorway
-- Bab-e -Peshawar Flyover
-- Patrind Hydro Power Project
-- Orange Line Metro Train Project
-- Khanki Beiraj Wazirabad
-- Kerot Hydro Power Project
-- Kotto Hydropower project
-- Rawalpindi - Islamabad Metro bus project
-- E - 35 Havellian Thakot project
-- New Islamabad airport
Exports
In addition to the Pakistani Market, Fauji Cement is also expanding its coverage to neighbouring countries ie Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Middle East.
Product range
Fauji Cement has also increased its product range and is presently manufacturing.
--- Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) It is pure without mixing, ingredients (95% Clinker & 5% Gypsum), Low Loss on Ignition (LOI), Low MGO, High early & final (28 days) strength, No expension or contraction, complain ratio is nil.
--- Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC)
It is used in the types of construction ie seepage free construction, foundations & basements, water tanks, water supply & sewerage lines, dams and reservoirs.
-- LOW Alkali Cement (LAC)
It is used in mass concreting, dams & runways, hydro power plants, high rise buildings, flyovers.
Our product is certified by PSQCA and also qualifies following standards:
-- PS 232-2008 (R)
-- ASTM-C150 Type I, II, IV, V
-- EN-197-1
-- SLS-107
-- IS 8112 2013 IS 12269 2013
-- ISO 9001-2008
-- ISO 14001-2004