Production Information
In early 1992 when the Group decided to set up its first cement plant it faced multiple challenges mainly due to lack of credibility as a business due to the absence of a track record in Pakistan. The domestic economy was highly inhospitable characterized by high interest rates, high inflation and low liquidity leading to a general economic and political inertia. It has however successfully exhibited its managerial dynamism and technical excellence in setting up and managing the manufacturing facilities and achieving market dominance through its diversification strategy by investing in the local cement industry and continues to be bullish about Pakistan.
Even during the period of economic slowdown and recession in the country in the late 1990’s which adversely affected the profitability of the industry Bestway was able to record pre-tax profits even at 60% capacity utilization. The Company has been amongst the leaders in the recent market boom, operating at above 100% of its installed capacity.
Bestway Cement Limited is now Pakistan’s largest cement manufacturer with a total production capacity of approximately 9.0 million tonnes per annum which is likely to increase up to 11.0 million tonnes per annum in the coming year.
At present, there are five production lines are installed at the following four locations: