Make in Pakistan: Strengthening the foundations of Pakistan

19 Jul, 2020

TEXT: As the largest engineering company of Pakistan, Descon has cemented itself deep in the foundations of the country's construction and engineering industry, having been part of some of its biggest and strategically key infrastructure projects. We operate local, as well as internationally, competing with the global leaders in the field. Our business portfolio encompasses three key sectors - power, engineering and chemicals.

Descon Engineering Limited is an integrated engineering services and manufacturing provider that delivers client-specific solutions for projects related to energy, infrastructure and process industry including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, reliability and maintenance services.

We have contributed to the development of the country in large infrastructural projects, which in past was only attempted by international companies. Descon's foray into chemicals as Descon Oxychem has rapidly grown to establish us as one of the leading chemical manufacturers in Pakistan. We supply customized chemicals for textiles, food and beverage, as well as other industrial and consumer sectors.

Descon's power business in Pakistan includes Descon Power Solutions, which has the solid expertise in operations and maintenance of thermal, wind, engines based and biomass power plants.

We also have in-house capabilities to build and deliver power projects and power plants on EPC basis.

Each business aims to follow Descon's vision of building enduring relationships with partners and providing services that exceed expectations, advance their prosperity and build their success. Our operational excellence is a testament to our commitment of providing our clients with nothing short of the best. Our workforce receives international standard training and this is distinctly reflected in the quality of services that we provide. We are also the largest conglomerate to export talent overseas, which is a very large source of foreign exchange for Pakistan.

Descon pioneered the provision of operations and maintenance services for Electrical Balance of plant for the wind industry in Pakistan, developing and fully relying on local resources. In addition, we also locally manufacture disinfectants and high-pressure equipment, standing resolutely by our philosophy of Make in Pakistan. These products are not only distributed locally but are exported to other countries as well, supporting the growth of Pakistan's economy.

Descon's progressive vision is evidenced by the fact that they are the first and only Pakistani company that has the capacity and capability to build and maintain alternate and renewable energy projects. This commitment to the growth and progress of the country is what makes Descon the preferred partner for its customers.

In addition to Pakistan, Descon also offers engineering solutions in other countries with a global network that spans across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, UAE, Iraq, South Africa and Kenya.

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