{"id":132,"date":"2016-04-18T10:58:56","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T05:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ici.com.pk\/?page_id=132"},"modified":"2022-12-23T21:55:58","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T16:55:58","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/luckycore.com\/about\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>The origins of ICI Pakistan Limited predate the formation of Pakistan itself. From a small trading concern with a single manufacturing unit, our Company has transformed over the decades into one of the largest industrial conglomerates of the country.<\/p>\r\n<p>Hereafter, ICI Pakistan Limited attained iconic status \u2013 known and trusted by generations across Pakistan. Now, with a revitalised purpose and a new promise, we look forward to being part of Pakistan\u2019s future for many years to come.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"histry-spc\">\r\n<h3>2019<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Construction of Masterbatches facility completed, commercial operations launched<\/li>\r\n \t<li>First-ever Morinaga manufacturing facility in Pakistan inaugurated<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ICI Pakistan Limited showcases its history, growth story and Business operations on Company\u2019s 75th Anniversary<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ICI Pakistan Limited strengthens its partnership with AstraZeneca UK Limited in Pakistan<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>2018<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Successful commissioning of the 75,000 tons per annum (TPA) Soda Ash Plant capacity expansion project in Khewra<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Inauguration of the state-of-the-art Chemicals Technical Centre at the West Wharf premises in Karachi<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ICI Pakistan Limited signs a strategic partnership agreement with Huntsman Textile Effects<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Launch of the ICI Pakistan Limited\u2019s inaugural intrapreneurship programme: the Explore\r\nChallenge<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Second Hamqadam Mother &amp; Child Community Clinic opens its doors in Sheikhupura<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ICI Pakistan Limited launches the Pehchan Volunteer Programme, a first-of-its-kind structured employee volunteer programme<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>2017<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Joint venture company NutriCo Morinaga (Private) Limited is incorporated<\/li>\r\n<li>Groundbreaking ceremony of the NutriCo Morinaga (Private) Limited manufacturing facility is held in Sheikhupura<\/li>\r\n<li>ICI Pakistan Limited completes the acquisition of certain assets of Wyeth Pakistan Limited and Pfizer Pakistan Limited in accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreements<\/li>\r\n<li>The Life Sciences and Chemicals &amp; Agri Sciences Businesses are restructured to house the Agri Sciences Division within the Chemicals &amp; Agri Sciences Business for greater synergistic focus<\/li>\r\n<li>MoU signed with CARE Foundation, one of Pakistan\u2019s leading NGOs, for the management of the Tibbi Harriya School, Sheikhupura<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>2016<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>10% further equity participation in NutriCo Pakistan Private Limited bringing our total shareholding to 40%<\/li>\r\n<li>ICI Pakistan Limited successfully concludes acquisition of Cirin Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.<\/li>\r\n<li>Life Sciences Business, Animal Health Division enters into bovine genetics segment in partnership with Cogent Breeding UK<\/li>\r\n<li>Launch of premium international skincare brand, Repavar by the Life Sciences Business, Pharmaceuticals Division<\/li>\r\n<li>Two new power and steam projects commissioned by the Soda Ash Business<\/li>\r\n<li>14 KTPA Refined Sodium Bicarbonate plant expansion<\/li>\r\n<li>Hamqadam Community Clinic inaugurated in Khewra<\/li>\r\n<li>\u2018iMPACT gender diversity forum launched across the Company<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>2015<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Inauguration of 18MW CFB 3&amp;4 at the Soda Ash plant<\/li>\r\n<li>Commissioning of steam turbine project at Polyester<\/li>\r\n<li>New Dense Ash plant commissioned at the Soda Ash Business<\/li>\r\n<li>Nutraceuticals manufacturing facility commercialised<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>2014<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>M. 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