Foundation & Growth
- Incorporated in 1981, the complex is spread over 86 acres of land.
SITARA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD FAISALABAD
JOURNEY OF PROGRESS ACHIEVEMENTS & LANDMARKS AT A GLANCE
1981
Commercial Production Begins
- Started commercial production of Caustic Soda Plant at 30 MT/day.
1985
Expansion into Bleaching Powder
- First Bleaching Powder plant was installed with a 12 MT/day capacity.
1986
Capacity Expansion & New Product Line
- Caustic Soda Plant capacity enhanced to 56 MT/day.
- First Ammonium Chloride plant established with a production capacity of 10 MT/day.
1988
Strengthening Production Capacity
- Caustic Soda Plant capacity increased to 96 MT/day by installing another plant of 40 MT/day.
1989
Entry into Textiles
- Spinning unit of Sitara Chemical was established.
1990
Excellence & Growth Recognition
- 1st Time winner of “Top 25 Companies Corporate Excellence Award” by KSE.
- Caustic Soda Plant capacity increased to 108 MT/day by gradual increase in capacities.
1993
Workforce Development & Textile Expansion
- SCIL was registered as Apprenticeship Technical Training Center.
- Textile Division started its operations.
1994
Innovation in Caustic Soda Processing
- Caustic Soda Flakes Solidification – M-3 was started with 40 MT/day.
1995
Major Production Boost
- Production capacity increased to 192 MT/day by BM Membrane-Based Plant.
1997
Quality & Compliance Milestone
- Certification on ISO 9001 QMS – Quality Management System.
1998
Financial & Corporate Excellence
- Transforming from conventional banking to Islamic Banking.
- Best Presented Accounts Award by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
- 2nd Time winner of “Top 25 Companies Corporate Excellence Award” by KSE.
2000
Industry Leadership Recognition
- 3rd Time winner of “Top 25 Companies Corporate Excellence Award” by KSE.
- SCD - Specialty Chemical Division was established.
- Corporate Excellence Award by Karachi Stock Exchange.
2001
Expansion into Global Markets
- Export Trophy for Export of Non-Conventional Items by FCCI.
- Caustic Soda Plant capacity enhanced to 392 MT/day. (M-3 was incorporated).
2002
Diversification into Agriculture
- Agriculture Division was established.
2003
Environmental Commitment
- Certified on EMS - Environmental Management System ISO 14001.
2004
Strengthening Chemical Production
- Second Bleaching Powder plant having 12 MT/day capacity was installed.
- M1 technology changed, and Caustic Soda Plant capacity increased to 450 MT/day.
2005
National Recognition & Sustainability
- Awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for industrialization, humanitarian, and social services.
- Caustic Soda Plant capacity increased to 540 MT/day. Old BMR-II was phased out, and customers were offered Mercury Free products.
2006
Powering the Future
- First Power Plant of 21-76 MW (captive) installed.
2007
Expanding Product Lines
- Second Plant of Ammonium Chloride - having 10 MT/day capacity was established.
- Liquid Carbon Dioxide Plant having 10 MT/day capacity was installed.
2008
Enhancing Energy & Production Efficiency
- Second Power Plant of 7.8 MW captive installed.
- CSP-III Flakes Plant was installed; capacity increased by 72%.
2009
Advancements in Chemical Manufacturing
- SSP-Single Super Phosphate plant established with 10,000 MT annual production capacity.
- CSP-IV Flakes Plant was installed of 100 MT/day, production capacity increased by 220 MT/day.
- Caustic Soda Plant production capacity enhanced to 610 MT/day. (M-4 was incorporated).
2010
Digital Transformation & Social Responsibility
- Transformation of entire IT architecture of the company by implementing SAP ERP.
- Pakistan Center for Philanthropy awarded a certificate in recognition of CSR Services amongst Top 25 Companies of Pakistan.
2011
Industry Recognition & Infrastructure Expansion
- Recognition among Top 100 Tax Payer Companies of Pakistan.
- Export of C/S liquid thorny tankers to India through Wagah Border.
- Installation of Chain Grade Boiler with a capacity of 20 Ton/hour.
2012
Expanding CO₂ Capabilities
- Second Liquid Carbon Dioxide Plant having 20 MT/day capacity was established.
2013
Occupational Safety & Compliance
- Certified on OHSAS - 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Assessment.
2014
Technological Advancements in Production
- Induction of 40MT Liquid Ring Compressor at Liquid Chlorine Plant.
2015
Powering Self-Sufficiency
- Calcium Chloride Prills 94% plant was installed.
- Inauguration of 40-MW Coal Fired Power Plant (CFPP), another step to self-reliance.
2016
Industry Best Practices & CO₂ Expansion
- 12th EFP Best Practices Award in OSH&E 2016.
- Third Liquid Carbon Dioxide Plant having 50 MT/day capacity established.
- Establishment of Own Fleet Vehicles of CO₂.
2017
Foundation & Growth
- Incorporated in 1981, the complex is spread over 86 acres of land.
1981
Commercial Production Begins
- Started commercial production of Caustic Soda Plant at 30 MT/day.
1985
Expansion into Bleaching Powder
- First Bleaching Powder plant was installed with a 12 MT/day capacity.
1986
Capacity Expansion & New Product Line
- Caustic Soda Plant capacity enhanced to 56 MT/day.
- First Ammonium Chloride plant established with a production capacity of 10 MT/day.
1988
Strengthening Production Capacity
- Caustic Soda Plant capacity increased to 96 MT/day by installing another plant of 40 MT/day.
1989
Entry into Textiles
- Spinning unit of Sitara Chemical was established.
1990
Excellence & Growth Recognition
- 1st Time winner of “Top 25 Companies Corporate Excellence Award” by KSE.
- Caustic Soda Plant capacity increased to 108 MT/day by gradual increase in capacities.
1993
Workforce Development & Textile Expansion
- SCIL was registered as Apprenticeship Technical Training Center.
- Textile Division started its operations.
1994
Innovation in Caustic Soda Processing
- Caustic Soda Flakes Solidification – M-3 was started with 40 MT/day.
1995
Major Production Boost
- Production capacity increased to 192 MT/day by BM Membrane-Based Plant.
1997
Quality & Compliance Milestone
- Certification on ISO 9001 QMS – Quality Management System.
1998
Financial & Corporate Excellence
- Transforming from conventional banking to Islamic Banking.
- Best Presented Accounts Award by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
- 2nd Time winner of “Top 25 Companies Corporate Excellence Award” by KSE.
2000
Industry Leadership Recognition
- 3rd Time winner of “Top 25 Companies Corporate Excellence Award” by KSE.
- SCD - Specialty Chemical Division was established.
- Corporate Excellence Award by Karachi Stock Exchange.
2001
Expansion into Global Markets
- Export Trophy for Export of Non-Conventional Items by FCCI.
- Caustic Soda Plant capacity enhanced to 392 MT/day. (M-3 was incorporated).
2002
Diversification into Agriculture
- Agriculture Division was established.
2003
Environmental Commitment
- Certified on EMS - Environmental Management System ISO 14001.
2004
Strengthening Chemical Production
- Second Bleaching Powder plant having 12 MT/day capacity was installed.
- M1 technology changed, and Caustic Soda Plant capacity increased to 450 MT/day.
2005
National Recognition & Sustainability
- Awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for industrialization, humanitarian, and social services.
- Caustic Soda Plant capacity increased to 540 MT/day. Old BMR-II was phased out, and customers were offered Mercury Free products.
2006
Powering the Future
- First Power Plant of 21-76 MW (captive) installed.
2007
Expanding Product Lines
- Second Plant of Ammonium Chloride - having 10 MT/day capacity was established.
- Liquid Carbon Dioxide Plant having 10 MT/day capacity was installed.
2008
Enhancing Energy & Production Efficiency
- Second Power Plant of 7.8 MW captive installed.
- CSP-III Flakes Plant was installed; capacity increased by 72%.
2009
Advancements in Chemical Manufacturing
- SSP-Single Super Phosphate plant established with 10,000 MT annual production capacity.
- CSP-IV Flakes Plant was installed of 100 MT/day, production capacity increased by 220 MT/day.
- Caustic Soda Plant production capacity enhanced to 610 MT/day. (M-4 was incorporated).
2010
Digital Transformation & Social Responsibility
- Transformation of entire IT architecture of the company by implementing SAP ERP.
- Pakistan Center for Philanthropy awarded a certificate in recognition of CSR Services amongst Top 25 Companies of Pakistan.
2011
Industry Recognition & Infrastructure Expansion
- Recognition among Top 100 Tax Payer Companies of Pakistan.
- Export of C/S liquid thorny tankers to India through Wagah Border.
- Installation of Chain Grade Boiler with a capacity of 20 Ton/hour.
2012
Expanding CO₂ Capabilities
- Second Liquid Carbon Dioxide Plant having 20 MT/day capacity was established.
2013
Occupational Safety & Compliance
- Certified on OHSAS - 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Assessment.
2014
Technological Advancements in Production
- Induction of 40MT Liquid Ring Compressor at Liquid Chlorine Plant.
2015
Powering Self-Sufficiency
- Calcium Chloride Prills 94% plant was installed.
- Inauguration of 40-MW Coal Fired Power Plant (CFPP), another step to self-reliance.
2016
Industry Best Practices & CO₂ Expansion
- 12th EFP Best Practices Award in OSH&E 2016.
- Third Liquid Carbon Dioxide Plant having 50 MT/day capacity established.
- Establishment of Own Fleet Vehicles of CO₂.
2017