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COMPANY PROFILE:
Dewan Cement Ltd. (DCL) is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, and a name of trust in
the production of high quality cement. DCL has a capacity of more than 2,880,000 tons per
annum from two separate manufacturing units, comprising of Pakland Cement Ltd., and
Saadi Cement Ltd.
Pakland Cement Ltd. was established in 1981 at Deh Dhando in District Malir, Karachi, 44
kilometres off the National Highway, encompassing an area of 150 acres. Within one year,
an integrated plant with an initial capacity of 300,000 TPA was up and running and it was
fully operational by 1985, producing superior Ordinary Portland Cement. In 1987, Sulphate
Resisting Pakland, a pioneer product in the private sector, was introduced. Supported by the
latest technology and intensive machinery, the market size of the product rose in a short span
of time, resulting in a clinker production capacity of up to 750,000 TPA. Subsequently,
Pakland Blast Furnace Slag Cement was included in the company’s fold.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Executive Directors:
Syed M. Anwar (Chief executive officer)
Mr. Haroon Iqbal
Non-Executive Directors:
Mr. Ishtiaq Ahmed (Chairman board of director)
Mr. Waseem ul haq Ansari
Mr. Muhammad Naeem udin Malik
Independent Director:
Mr. Aziz ul Haq
Company Secretary:
Mr. Muhammad Hanif
Legal Advisor:
M. Azhar Faridi (Advocate)
Registration office:
Finance & Trade Center Karachi, 7th Floor
Everyone is responsible for the quality within the company and for maintaining high
standards.
Company’s Performance:
Despite increase in local sales volume by 14.69% their sales revenue witnessed an increase
of 4.8%, mainly due to continuous increase in excise duty from Rs. 1000per ton to Rs. 1250
per ton, then rupees 1500 per ton resulting negatively on margin. Their export sales
registered a decline. Overall the company’s revenue increased by 4.8% compared from last
year (2017). The net profit for the year showing a decline of 30.90% as compared to last year
mainly due to increase in excise duty and coal prices.
Future Outlook:
Capacity utilization of the industry has reached 92.82%. Plants have added new capacities and
more expansion are underway. It will reach 72MPTA by 2021. Excess supply situation may
affects the profit.
CPEC, mega infrastructure projects, public and private housing schemes will continue to boost
cement demand. Hence double digit growth will continue in the local market.
Increasing inflation, interest rate and increase in coal prices may put pressure on the profit
margin.
Export demand is expected to increase due to USD PKR parity.
Competitive Advantage:
DCL possesses rich history and experience along with strong brand presence through Dewan and
Pakland. DCL plants are strategically located in the southern and northern regions of Pakistan,
making it only one of the three companies in Pakistan with a footprint in both regions.
Yes/N
Value Chain Activity o How Does DCL Create Value for the Customer?
Primary
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Yes transformed into the product
Operations
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Outbound logistics Value is created by efficiently delivering the finished goods
Yes to the markets
Marketing sales No
Service No
Support
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Yes are procured
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