Engro Polymer & Chemical Limited (EPCL) () is a Pakistani
polymer
A polymer (; Greek '' poly-'', "many" + ''-mer'', "part")
is a substance or material consisting of very large molecules called macromolecules, composed of many repeating subunits. Due to their broad spectrum of properties, both synthetic a ...
manufacturing company which makes and markets Chlor-vinyl allied products and PVC. It is a subsidiary of
conglomerate the
Engro Corporation
Engro Corporation (Engro), ( ur, ) is a conglomerate (company), conglomerate headquartered in Karachi.
Founded as a fertilizer business in 1965, it is one of the largest companies in the country that employs over 2,600 individuals across the ...
.
Founded in 1997, as a joint venture with Mistibushi and Asahi, it is only fully integrated chlorvinyl chemical complex in Pakistan.
The company has more than 70 percent local market share.
In August 2018, the company announced that they would set up a new plant to expand the production of PVC and
caustic soda
Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations and hydroxide anions .
Sodium hydroxide is a highly caustic base and alka ...
. Along with an efficiency project like De-super heating quenches at EDC/VCM plant.
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Engro Corporation
Manufacturing companies based in Karachi
Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange
Chemical companies established in 1997
Pakistani companies established in 1997
Chemical companies of Pakistan
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