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1 The Glass I ndustry in Pakistan

The Pakistan glass industry comprises of 37 units producing sheet glass, glass containers,
electric glass tubes/bulbs, neutral glass tubing and glass water. Out of these 37 units, 12 are
major glass manufacturers producing sheet glass, containers and tubing. The production capacity
of the units ranges between 10 tons/day to 200 tons/day. Most of the units are located near the
sources of raw materials. In addition to these, 25 units are engaged in manufacturing
pharmaceutical ampoules and vials from neutral glass tubing while eight units are producing auto
glass products, art glass products and tableware etc. through further processing of local &
imported glass.
There are also more than 100 units in the informal sector engaged in production of
various glass products. These units are located in Karachi, Hyderabad, Multan and Lahore. 60 %
of these units produce small glass containers & tableware and the remaining units are involved in
the production of bangles, beads, tiny glasses for dresses, crystal glass products etc.

1.2 Overview of the organization
Gunj Glass Works Ltd. Is the largest manufacturer of sheet glass in the Pakistan. The
plant is located at G.T Road Hasanabdal 50 kilometers in north of Islamabad. It started
commercial production in early 1988. It is based on Pittsburgh Process-a state-of-the-art
technology for sheet glass manufacturing. Only two plants Gunj Glass Works Ltd. And its sister
concern Ali Glass Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. Have this sophisticated technology in Pakistan.
Gunj Glass Works Ltd. Plant was designed, built commissioned under supervision of an
experienced team of engineers and glass technologists from UK. The machinery and furnace
refractoriness were mainly imported from France and the UK. The glass drawing machines and
the technical know-how were procured from a Belgian Firm M/S CIBER based on technology of
world renowned company-Glaverbell.
Ali Glass Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. Is also located at G.T Road Hasanabdal. The plant
commissioned in 1995.
The machinery and equipment were mainly imported from UK, France, New Zealand and
USA. It was set-up under supervision of a team of engineers from UK. Its manufacturing
technology is also based on Pittsburgh process.
Ali Glass Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. Produces dark bronze tinted sheet glass specially
formulated to meet our warm climatic requirements. Bronze tinted sheet glass light transmission
is around 32 % which helps to keep the rooms comparatively cool in summer, reducing energy
Consumption and saving air conditioning cost.
Gunj Glass Works Ltd. And Ali Glass Industries (Put.) Ltd. Being two largest sheet glass
manufacturing units in Pakistan are successfully competing foreign suppliers of glass in the
current scenario of globalization and cut-throat competition of the country but also in
neighboring brother country of Afghanistan.

1.2.1 Board of Directors
Mr. Muhammad Aslam Managing Director
Mr.Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal Director of Ali Glass Ind.
Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Director of Ali Glass Ind.
Mr.Amir Iqbal Shiekh Director of Gunj Glass Ltd.

1.2.2 Factory office & Head office:
Factory Office:
Gunj Glass Works Ltd. Manoo Nagar G.T Road Hasanabdal Attock
Head Office:
Gunj Glass Works Ltd. & Ali Glass Ind. (Pvt) Ltd. Head Office 1
st
floor, Karachi
House, I.I Chundrigar Road, Karachi-2.
1.3 Departments:
As like other business organizations Gunj Glass Works also have main and necessary
departments like,
Admin Deptt.
Accounts Deptt.
Sales & Marketing Deptt.
Decorative Glass Division Production Deptt.
Decorative Glass Division Marketing Deptt.
IT Deptt.
Press Ware Deptt.
1.4 Employment and Social Welfare:
Full attention is paid to ensure implementation of safety and environment regulations.
Human resource development is accorded high priority, technical personnel are sent for training
to various institutions in the country and abroad from time to time. Besides the employment of
about 700 personal in the two plants, job opportunities for thousands of people are created in the
up-stream and down-stream network.
The two companies have always been responsive to participate in the efforts of a number
of renowned educational and welfare institutions for promotion of education and provision of
health facilities to the needy. Gunj Glass has also recently initiated small schemes for supply of
clean water and promotion of education in some remote and underdeveloped areas of Mianwali
district from where slices sand is supplied to the glass industries.
1.4 Manufacturing:
The plant was re-commissioned in end 2001 and the capacity was increased by about
50%. The designed capacity of the plant is now about 110 tons per day.
Till recently sheet glass of 10 mm and 12 mm thickness was imported. In addition to the
production of 10 mm thickness, Gunj Glass Works Ltd. Has recently started producing 12 mm
thickness sheet glass, which is a break-through in the variety of glass in the country. The plant is
now manufacturing 2 mm to 12 mm thickness sheet glass in standard sizes.
The designed capacity of Ali Glass Ind. (Pvt.) ltd. Is about 75 metric tons per day. It
produces 2 mm to 10 mm plain or tinted (Bronze) high quality sheet glass for domestic and
export markets.
The company is now setting up a Decorative Glass Division for the supply of value added
sheet glass. Machinery from the China, Italy has already been imported and is installed. Some
more machines from Italy have been imported.
1.6 Products of the Company:
Gunj Glass Works and its sister concern Ali Glass Industries are leading names in the
glass manufacturing industry of the country. These industries manufacturing world-class glass
using Belgian technology on European plant. Production capacity of the plant is app.200 tons per
day.
In addition to glass manicuring a Safety and Decorative Glass Division for glass
processing is also in operation to produce very huge quality value added glass.
Main Products of the company are
Tempered Safety Glass
Solar and High Performance Low-E Glass
Energy Saving Double Glazed Glass
Glass Furniture
Table Ware
1.6.1 Tempered Safety Glass:
Use of Glass is essential feature of modern architecture. Scientific research has made
available a large variety of glass in the market. Now a days most popular variety of glass is
Tempered Safety Glass.
Following are the main characteristics of tempered safety glass:
1. Tempered glass is almost 5 times stronger than the standard glass. It cannot be
broken easily.
2. If hit very hard, it breaks into small fragments which minimize the chance of major
injuries.
3. Tempered glass is safer for earthquake prone areas.
4. Use of steel grills in windows makes building looks very ugly and obstruct outside
view. Tempered glass is an excellent solution to this problem Steel grill can be easily
cut by an intruder whereas tempered safety glass cannot be cut. If an intruder tries to
break tempered glass it would create an explosion type noise thereby alerting the
residents.
Due to these characteristics, use of tempered glass is mandatory in multi-storied
building, plazas and public places like banks, hospitals, schools, hotels, restaurants,
jewelers shops, bakery shops, general stores, air-ports etc., in many developed countries.
Besides, it is also used in glass furniture, shower cubicles, cooking range, microwave
ovens, cars, buses, railways, wagons and many other articles.
1.6.2 Solar and High Performance Low-E Glass:
Low-E glass stands for low emissivity glass. One side of this glass has a special
metal coating, technically known as low emissitivity, or Low-E coating. Low-E glass is a
type of insulating glass, which increases the energy efficiency of windows by reducing
the transfer of heat or cold through glass. That means in the winter your house stays
warmer, and in the summer it stays cooler.
1.6.3 Energy Saving Double Glazed Glass:
Energy is becoming more and more expensive. Double glazing provides an
excellent solution to keep your building cool and also ensuring that noise level remains
low. Double glazing has quickly become one of the most popular and useful form of
glazing worldwide.
Double glazing is essentially two layers of glass placed together in window frame
and sealed with special chemicals imported from Germany/Italy. Between both layers of
glass, a space exists, therefore reducing heat transfer through glass. When glass panes are
placed together, they are known as double glazed units of glass. The glass has thermal
and acoustic properties, allowing it to from an excellent source if insulation whilst
simultaneously allowing the light to enter your home and office. It noticeably helps to
reduce your electricity bill. A state of the art plant from Germany/Switzerland of
Bystronic-lenhardt has been installed to produce IGU units.
1.6.4 Glass Furniture:
Best quality decorative glass is also manufactured an machinery imported from
Italy. Glass furniture includes central & side table sets, dining tables, conference tables,
office tables, TV-trolley and other furniture items. These articles are available in both
standard glass and tempered glass. Glass furniture is affordable and is matchless in
beauty and attraction. Different edge designs are also available in glass furniture.
1.6.5 Table Ware:
As we know that in these days glass crockery is very famous. People like glass
pots and crockery most.
So now a Days Gunj Glass Works has started a new plant of Table Ware products
like, water sets, tea sets, bowl sets, plates sets etc.
Gunj Glass Works is manufacturing these products with plain and frosted glass both.
1.7 Customers & Exports:
Main Customers of Gunj Glass Works are Govt. organizations and financial institutions.
Recently Gunj Glass Works completed project of State Bank of Pakistan, Expo center
Islamabad etc. World Trade Center Islamabad, is another main project of this company.
Gunj Glass Works and its sister concern Ali Glass Industries are also exporting
glass sheets and glass products to Afghanistan and Bangladesh and earn a handsome
amount from this exports.