The company was incorporated in 1980 in Pakistan as public limited company and started its production in 1983.The company is listed on Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges (now Pakistan Stock Exchange) and has been engaged in production and marketing of cement. At that time cement sector was government owned and controlled by State Cement Corporation of Pakistan established under Economic Reforms Order, 1972.The company operated under the oversight of State Cement Corporation of Pakistan upto1992, when cement industry was privatized. Dandot Cement Plant was installed in 1982 by State Cement Corporation of Pakistan. The plant was supplied and erected by M/s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Japan. The kiln was designed for a rated capacity of 1,000 M.Ton of clinker per day. The company was acquired by Chakwal Group of Companies in 1992. That management contacted FLSmidth Denmark to increase the capacity upto 1,600 M.Ton per day. The installation work for optimization of the plant was completed in 1994 which enabled to produce 504,000 M.Ton cement per year. Afterwards the company was sold to M/s Gharibwal Cement Company Limitedin 2000 and remained under its control upto 2007. In 2007, company was acquired by Three Star Group of Companies, the current management.After 5 years of operations, the managementarranged an investment/loan in 2013 formajor maintenance and BMR of the plant. After the BMR the plant is running commendablywith enhanced efficiency. Now-a-days further negotiations with FLSmidth Denmark are also in processto increase the production capacity upto 1,800 M.Ton of clinker per day. Furthermore, the management is also considering various options to make the machinery more proficient especially by replacement of old electric installations/equipments to reduce the power and fuel cost.
The registered office of the company is situated at 30-Sher Shah Block, New Garden Town, Lahore, Punjab.
Vission
Vision of the company is to strive to continue its path of market growth, consolidation and improvement, spanning the areas uptoabroad. To establish a strong market presence, focused on customer brand loyalty and satisfaction, on long-term basis.
Envisions to maintain consistent quality, keep abreast with technology as well as up-date our dynamic managerial and human resource capabilities in a competitive business environment, and to accomplish further improvement in its market share in an aggressive growth scenario.
Mission
Mission of the company is to perform at the highest levels of professional excellence within the industry and the national economy, while catering to the needs of our ever dedicated workforce, ensuring reasonable return to the stakeholders while delivering our product to the end consumer at competitive prices to accelerate the sustained development of Pakistan.
Core Values
The company integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning. We believe in transparent reporting, equitable compensation and discipline. We are committed to sustainability and to acting in an environment friendly way and doing well for all stakeholders.
