Over the Years
THE PACKAGES GROUP
We believe in changing people’s lives for the greater good
It is through our ethical practices, outstanding services and quality products that we ensure the satisfaction of all our stakeholders. Packages Limited is a Public interest company (PIC) and holds investments in companies engaged in various businesses.
HISTORY OF PACKAGES GROUP
Over 60 years of being market leaders in packaging solutions
We’ve come a long way to become one of the leading packaging companies in the region. But it all began with a dream to change the way consumers view our packaged products.
FOLDING CARTON PACKAGING
JV with A&R Sweden for Folding Carton Packaging
Packages Limited was established in 1956 as a joint venture between the Ali Group of Pakistan and Akerlund & Rausing of Sweden, to convert paper and paperboard into packaging for consumer industry. Over the years, Packages has continued to enhance its facilities to meet the growing demand of packaging products
PULP & PAPER MILL
Established Pulp & Paper Mill
In 1968, with IFC participation, Packages integrated upstream by establishing a Pulp and Paper Mill with a capacity of 24,000 tons per year based on waste paper and agricultural by-products i.e. wheat straw and river grass.
ROSE PETAL
Rose Petal Launched
Packages modified a paper machine to produce tissue paper in response to growing awareness and demand for hygienic and disposable tissues. The “Rose Petal” brand name was launched with facial tissues and was later expanded to include toilet paper, kitchen roll, and table napkins.
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING PLANT
Established Flexible Packaging Plant in Lahore
In 1986, the Company established a flexible packaging unit to cater to the increasing demand from consumers for sophisticated packaging used primarily in the food industry
TRI-PACK FILMS
JV with Mitsubishi Corp. For Tri-Pack Films
Tri-Pack Films Limited commenced production in June 1995 with equity participation by Packages Limited, Mitsubishi Corporation, Al-Tawfeek Company for Investment Funds, Saudi Arabia and general public.
DIC Pakistan Limited
JV with DIC for DIC Pakistan
In July 1994, Coates Lorilleux Pakistan Limited (currently DIC Pakistan Limited), in which Packages Limited has 54.98% ownership, commenced production and sale of printing inks. During the same year, the Company initiated the capacity expansion of its Paper and Board Mill to 65,000 tons per year and conversion capacity to 56,000 tons per year
PACKAGES LANKA
JV with Print Care Sri Lanka for Packages Lanka
Packages entered into a joint venture agreement with Printcare (Ceylon) Limited for the production of flexible packaging materials in Sri Lanka. The project, Packages Lanka (Private) Limited, in which Packages Limited has 79.07% ownership, commenced production in 1998.
PULP & PAPER MILL
Expansion of Pulp & Paper Mill to 100k tons per annum
BULLEH SHAH PAPER MILL
New Board Mill with capacity of 400k tons per annum
New green field project incorporated as a separate entity under the name of Bulleh Shah Paper Mill (BSPM).
FPC SOUTH AFRICA
Acquisition of majority shareholding in FPC South Africa
OMYA PACK
JV with Omya Group Switzerland for Omya Pack
PACKAGES MALL
Packages Mall Launched, one of the largest in Pakistan.
Inauguration of Packages Mall & the Company (‘Packages’) acquired 35% shares of Bulleh Shah Packaging (Private) Limited, which Stora Enso held.
CHANTLER PACKAGES
Acquisition of Chantler Packages Canada
IGI LIFE
IGI Life introduced Pakistan’s first active insurance program. VITALITY
SC JOHNSON PAKISTAN
Signed JV agreement with SC Johnson Pakistan
STARCH PACK
Launch of the Starch Pack Project
Formation of StarchPack (Private) Limited & acquisition of shares of Tri-Pack Films Limited from Mitsubishi Corporation.
EMBRACE
Pakistan's most comfortable Pad
Packages Convertors Limited launched Pakistan's most comfortable pads
Sanofi Aventis Pakistan
Sanofi Aventis Pakistan, acquired by an investor consortium led by Packages Limited
Packages Trading FZCO
Packages Trading FZCO established in Dubai, UAE
Hoechst Pakistan Limited
Sanofi Aventis Pakistan renamed to Hoechst Pakistan Limited
THE PACKAGES GROUP
We believe in changing people’s lives for the greater good
It is through our ethical practices, outstanding services and quality products that we ensure the satisfaction of all our stakeholders. Packages Limited is a Public interest company (PIC) and holds investments in companies engaged in various businesses.
HISTORY OF PACKAGES GROUP
Over 60 years of being market leaders in packaging solutions
We’ve come a long way to become one of the leading packaging companies in the region. But it all began with a dream to change the way consumers view our packaged products.
FOLDING CARTON PACKAGING
JV with A&R Sweden for Folding Carton Packaging
Packages Limited was established in 1956 as a joint venture between the Ali Group of Pakistan and Akerlund & Rausing of Sweden, to convert paper and paperboard into packaging for consumer industry. Over the years, Packages has continued to enhance its facilities to meet the growing demand of packaging products
PULP & PAPER MILL