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  • Aug 1st, 2013
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Company Overview The story of textiles in the subcontinent is the story of Gul Ahmed. The group began trading in textiles in the early 1900s. The group entered in the field of manufacturing with the establishment of today's iconic name of Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Ltd in the year 1953. Since its listing on the Karachi Stock Exchange in 1970, the company has been making rapid progress and enjoying a leading position in the world of textiles.

With an installed capacity of more than 130,000 spindles, 300 state-of-the-art weaving machines and most modern yarn dyeing, processing & stitching units, Gul Ahmed is a composite unit - making everything from cotton yarn to finished products. Gul Ahmed has its own captive power plant comprising of gas engines, gas & steam turbines, and backup diesel engines. Believing in playing its role in protecting the environment, Gul Ahmed has also set up a waste water treatment plant to treat 100% of its effluent, bringing it to NEQS levels.

Gul Ahmed is playing a vital role not only as a textile giant, but has its strong presence in the retail business as well. The opening of its flagship store - Ideas by Gul Ahmed- marked the group's entry into the retail business. Starting from Karachi, Gul Ahmed now has an extensive chain of more than 40 retail stores across the country, offering a diverse range of products from home accessories to fashion clothing.

More than 50 years since its inception, the name Gul Ahmed is still globally synonymous with quality, innovation & reliability.

Vision

Setting trends globally in the textile industry. Responsibly delivering products and services to our partners.

Mission To deliver value to our partners through innovative technology and teamwork. Fulfilling our social and environmental responsibilities.

Values Integrity, Passion, Creativity, Teamwork

Business Activities Excellence in quality and service is the hallmark of all operations performed at Gul Ahmed. Firmly standing by its business values, Gul Ahmed is active in manufacture and sale of textile products.

The manufacturing wing is an essential component in Gul Ahmed's operations. The manufacturing cycle, which includes spinning, weaving, processing, designing and stitching, results in an end product that is tailored to the most stringent customer requirements.

On the retail front, Ideas by Gul Ahmed offers fabrics and made-ups, ranging from home accessories to clothing. It not only provides fashion at great value, but also caters to various customer needs by offering a diverse product mix. This leads to a complete and enjoyable retail experience. As a result of this, the chain has expanded to 40 stores across Pakistan since its inception in 2003.

Permissible Business The principal business activity of the Company is manufacture and sale of textile products. Details of other permissible business activities of the Company are as contained in the objects clause of the Memorandum of Association of the Company.

Green Company Gul Ahmed has a vision of becoming a green company that is environmentally friendly and socially responsible. In its efforts towards sustaining the environment for the generations to come, Gul Ahmed is committed towards adopting the best practices necessary to ensure a greener society.

Some of the key projects undertaken as part of the scheme are:

-- Liquid Effluent

-- Gaseous Emissions

-- Solid Waste

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