POWER CEMENT LTD

What POWER CEMENT LTD does

Power Cement Limited is a Pakistan-based, publicly listed cement manufacturer (PSX: POWER/POWERPS) and a member of the Arif Habib Group, founded in 1981 as Al-Abbas Cement Limited and converted to a public limited company in 1987. The company operates a single, fully automated 7,700 TPD cement manufacturing plant at Nooriabad Industrial Estate in Sindh, built entirely on FLSmidth (FLS) European equipment — the first such 100% European automated plant in Pakistan. Its technology stack includes an end-to-end online quality control system (PGNAA, XRF, QCX software, CEMS, Cubix3 XRD), an ATOX Raw Mill (600 TPH), a Cross Bar Cooler, and digital energy management systems.

The company produces Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC 53 Grade), Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC 53 Grade), specialty Block Cement, and Clinker, marketed under multiple local brands (Power OPC/SRC/Block, Black Bull, Black Hawk, Qila) and country-specific export brands (Barwaaqo, Maandeeq, Makicim, Power for Madagascar/Philippines/Sri Lanka). Power Cement sells domestically through dedicated regional sales teams (Karachi commercial, Sindh-Balochistan outstation, institutional/project) and exports clinker and cement to 17+ countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, becoming the first Pakistani cement exporter to enter the UK market in December 2023.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time B2B sales of cement and clinker via quote-based pricing tailored to volume, delivery, and market conditions. The company has invested in captive renewable energy — a 7MW solar project (March 2022) and a 7.5MW wind captive power project (May 2026, PKR 1.5 billion project finance) — to reduce grid dependence and fossil fuel costs. The product portfolio is supported by a deep certification stack including ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, CE marking, PSQCA, BIS, PNS, SLSI, and SABS, enabling institutional and export market access.

Name

POWER CEMENT LTD

Legal name

Power Cement Limited

Website

https://powercement.com.pk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Power Cement Limited is a Pakistan-based, publicly listed cement manufacturer operating a fully automated 7,700 TPD FLSmidth plant in Sindh, producing OPC, SRC, Block Cement, and Clinker for domestic construction, infrastructure, and export markets across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Portland cement production
• Clinker exports
• Construction materials
• Sulphate resistant cement

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cement Manufacturing and Sales: Power Cement Limited's primary revenue stream is the manufacturing and domestic sale of cement products including Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC 53 Grade), Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC 53 Grade), and Power Block Cement. The company sells directly to commercial customers, institutional clients (project-based), and through outstation distributors covering Sindh and Balochistan.
2. Clinker Export Sales: The company exports both clinker and cement to international markets including Cameroon, Djibouti, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Malta, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo, Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Qatar, Madagascar, Reunion, and Seychelles. The company is a pioneer in exporting clinker to China in containers and achieved a landmark first export of cement to the UK (Europe) in December 2023.
3. Clinker Domestic Sales: Clinker, a semi-finished product, is also sold domestically and internationally. Power Cement operates state-of-the-art automatic container loading and manual clinker loading systems for domestic dispatch.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Power Cement Limited manufactures and sells a portfolio of cement products including Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC 53 Grade), Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC 53 Grade), and Power Block Cement, produced at a state-of-the-art fully automated 100% European (FLS) plant in Nooriabad, Sindh. The company operates domestic sales through Karachi, Sindh, and Balochistan distribution, and an export division selling clinker and cement to international markets across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Product overview

Power Cement Limited is a cement manufacturer producing a portfolio of cement products including Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) 53 Grade, Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC) 53 Grade, Block Cement, and Clinker. The company operates a state-of-the-art 100% European (FLS) automated cement plant. Products are sold under local brands (Power OPC, Power SRC, Power Block, Black Bull, Black Hawk, Qila) and export brands (Barwaaqo, Maandeeq, Makicim, Power Brand for Madagascar, Philippines, and Sri Lanka). The company also exports Clinker internationally and has recently launched renewable energy projects (7MW solar and 7.5MW wind power) for captive use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power OPC 53 Grade: Superior quality Ordinary Portland Cement achieving almost full 28 days strength of 43 grade in just 7 days. Certified by PSQCA.
• Power SRC 53 Grade
• Power Block Cement
• Black Bull OPC 53 Grade
• Black Hawk OPC 53 Grade
• Qila PPC 43 Grade
• Barwaaqo Brand
• Maandeeq Brand
• Makicim Brand
• Power Brand For Madagascar
• Power Brand For Philippines
• Power Brand For Sri Lanka
• Power Clinker

Products and services

• Power Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) 53 Grade Superior quality 53 Grade OPC cement that achieves almost full 28 days strength of 43 grade in just 7 days. Ideally suited for high-paced mega projects, Crete, Prefab and block business. Certified by PSQCA. Meets EN 197-1:2011 for CEM I 52.5 N, ASTM C 150:2017 (Type I), and Pakistan Standard PS 232:2015 (R).
• Power Sulphate Resistant Cement (SRC) 53 Grade High strength cement suitable for concrete structures subject to sulfate-rich environments. Ideal for structural concrete subject to sulfate attack, blinding, sewage treatment structures, mass concrete structures, foundation, underground structures, swimming pools, and water tanks. Certified by PSQCA.
• Power Block Cement Specially designed OPC/SRC brand for local Block and precast segment. The only brand that satisfies requirement of releasing formwork earlier, delivering high-quality finish and strength with no surface crackling and reduces Block and Slab making cost significantly. Does not require additional chemicals or admixtures.
• Power Clinker High quality, cost-effective nodular material used to produce high-quality, high-strength cement according to international standards. Produced in state-of-the-art European technology plant (FLS) using high frequency, online analysis and automated control system. Has extremely high and long-lasting acceptance in international markets. Sold domestically and exported internationally.
• Black Bull OPC 53 Grade Local brand of Ordinary Portland Cement 53 Grade for the domestic Pakistani market.
• Black Hawk OPC 53 Grade Local brand of Ordinary Portland Cement 53 Grade for the domestic Pakistani market.
• Qila Composite Cement 43 Grade Local brand of Portland Composite Cement 43 Grade for the domestic Pakistani market.
• Barwaaqo Brand (Export Brand) Export brand for international markets, particularly targeting African countries.
• Maandeeq Brand (Export Brand) Export brand for international markets, particularly targeting African countries.
• Makicim Brand (Export Brand) Export brand for international markets.
• Power Brand for Philippines (Export Brand) Export brand specifically for the Philippines market, certified under Philippine National Standards (PNS).
• Power Brand for Sri Lanka (Export Brand) Export brand specifically for the Sri Lanka market, certified under Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI).

Quantifiable outcome

• Power OPC 53 Grade achieves near-full 28-day strength of 43-grade cement in just 7 days, saving 5 days of shuttering cost
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Burj Clean Energy Modaraba (BCEM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Power Cement and Burj Clean Energy Modaraba partnered on Pakistan's first-ever green captive power transaction — a 7.5MW wind captive power plant at the Power Cement plant site. BCEM delivered the project using Goldwind's world-class wind turbine technology. The project was inaugurated on May 13, 2026 and is financed through a PKR 1.5 billion project finance facility led by The Bank of Punjab, with participation from National Bank of Pakistan and Pak Kuwait Investment Company.
• Burj Solar EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2022Power Cement partnered with Burj Solar Energy for a 7MW solar power project at its manufacturing facility, demonstrating commitment to renewable energy and industrial decarbonization. The project was financed with assistance from Meezan Bank Limited and Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company Private Limited.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2021Power Cement Limited partnered with ICAEW in May 2021 for the professional development of its employees, supporting skill enhancement and international best practices in finance and business management.
• Orient Energy Systems (Pvt.) Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering, procurement, and construction partner that delivered the 7.5MW wind captive power project for Power Cement using Goldwind's wind turbines. Orient Energy Systems served as the project developer and EPC contractor for the renewable energy installation.
• GoldwindsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGlobal wind turbine manufacturer whose equipment is used in Power Cement's 7.5MW wind captive power project. Goldwind supplies the wind turbine technology that forms the core of the renewable energy installation.
• FLSmidth (FLS)coreTechnology or IntegrationFLSmidth is the original equipment manufacturer and technology provider for Power Cement's manufacturing plant. The 100% FLS European plant features FLSmidth equipment including the ATOX Raw Mill, CF Silo systems, Cross Bar Cooler, and QCX quality control software. FLSmidth's technology underpins the plant's production capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fauji Cement Company Limited: One of the largest Pakistani cement producers with multiple plants and a focus on bulk and bagged cement. Competes with Power Cement across OPC, SRC, and block cement segments in domestic mega-project and institutional channels.
• Bestway Cement Limited: Large UK-affiliated cement producer with multi-plant operations in Pakistan. Direct competitor in domestic cement markets and a sizable exporter, particularly to Afghanistan and surrounding regions, sharing Power Cement's distribution and export ambitions.
• D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited: Major Pakistani cement producer with significant clinker capacity and a strong export franchise to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Direct peer in both domestic cement and clinker export segments, and a meaningful competitor for Power Cement's emerging UK/European trade lane.
• Askari Cement Limited: Pakistani cement manufacturer with plants in Punjab and Balochistan producing OPC and SRC cement. Competes with Power Cement in domestic bulk and bagged cement, particularly for institutional and government tenders.
• Kohat Cement Company Limited: Mid-sized Pakistani cement manufacturer producing OPC and SRC grades. Direct competitor in domestic institutional and project sales, and an emerging exporter with similar target markets in Africa and Asia.
• Cherat Cement Company Limited: Mid-sized Pakistani cement producer focused on OPC and SRC grades. Direct peer in domestic project and dealer channels, with similar scale to Power Cement and overlapping customer segments.
• Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited: Mid-to-large Pakistani cement producer with diversified product portfolio including OPC, SRC, and block cement. Direct competitor in domestic institutional and dealer channels, with overlapping geographic presence in Sindh and Punjab.
• Lucky Cement Limited: Largest cement manufacturer in Pakistan with multi-plant capacity exceeding 30,000 TPD. Direct peer across the same OPC, SRC, and clinker product lines serving mega-projects, block manufacturers, and export markets; competes head-to-head on domestic tenders and increasingly in export markets.
• Pioneer Cement Limited: Pakistani cement manufacturer with similar scale and product mix to Power Cement. Competes head-to-head in domestic OPC and clinker segments, with comparable target customers in Sindh and southern Pakistan.

Emerging players

• Ghori Cement (Pvt.) Limited: Emerging Pakistani cement producer with smaller capacity but similar product positioning. Comparable in operating geography (Sindh/Balochistan overlap) and product grades, representing an emerging competitor in Power Cement's core regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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