Purasil| Our History

Our History

While PCL has been in existence for over two decades, our origins date back three generations. Our history is an intricate mix of acquisitions and divestment's spanning the last 70 years.

1951

The Sind tannery, the earliest origin of the group was setup in Hyderabad, Sind before the partition of the subcontinent.

1978

Sind Tannery closes its doors for the last time. Pak Chrome is expanded to house a shoe unit and supply PT shoes and Army boots to the Pakistan Army.

2012

PCL becomes the leader in the bulk detergent market in Pakistan.

2005

Due to duty and tariff structures in the country the project becomes nonviable. PCL decides to manufacture detergents and other household products.