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Inks

Our inks are suitable for a wide range of substrates such as plastic film and paper, providing the essential quality features required for various types of packaging, as well as industrial use. Through its brilliant color reproduction and stable press performance, we are able to meet the expectations of our customers and enable full utilization of press capability.

Rotogravure Inks

Rotogravure inks are suitable for a wide range of substrates such as plastic film and paper, providing the essential quality features required for various types of packaging, as well as industrial use…
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Flexographic Inks

Flexographic inks can be classified into three major types: solvent flexographic inks mainly printed on film, waterbased flexographic inks printed on paper for corrugated board and paper containers…
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X Lam

Extrusion lamination inks are specialized inks used in the packaging industry, particularly for laminating films and substrates. They are designed to bond layers together during the extrusion…
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UV Inks

Another notable development by DIC in UV printing is UV offset inks which rely on ultraviolet light for curing ink. UV printing offers a variety of benefits, from an increased variety of substrates…
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Specialty Products

RT

RT Series inks are mainly the metallic inks used in flexographic/rotogravure applications for printing onto metalized OPP, PVC film and suitable for treated transparent substrates. RT inks give adhesion and scuff resistance to the standards normally required for this type of working together with good brilliance and printability.

RT series inks should not be mixed with inks of any other supplier as this may be detrimental to the adhesive properties. Colors have a reasonable degree of light fastness.

Substrate

  • Metalized OPP, PVC

MPV

MPV Ink is specially developed for outstanding dot reproduction and transfer behavior in halftone and gradations for all types of flexo and gravure working applications. Especially in the process Black color.

Substrate

  • Chemically treated polyester
  • Corona treated polyester
  • Corona treated BOPP
  • All paper and board

Primer

Solvent based primer is formulated for gravure surface printing for anchoring the subsequent inks & coatings. The primer should be applied at a dry film weight of 0.4 – 0.7 gsm by the gravure process. Typically, this could be achieved with an electromechanically engraved cylinder of 90 lines/cm, 30 µm cell depth.

Substrate

  • Metalized PVC, BOPP, CPP, PET
  • Aluminum foil
  • Metalized, non-metalized and untreated films as primer wash.

Ultra Star Silver

Product has outstanding brilliance for specialty category jobs for flexo/gravure application to keep the demarcation line of competition products.

Substrate

  • All types of film and paper substrates.
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Adhesives

Packaging adhesives are widely used for food, beverages and commodity packaging. DIC Pakistan offers both solvent based and solvent free polyester type and polyether type adhesives.

Solvent Based Adhesive

Solvent-based adhesives are a type of adhesive that uses solvents as the primary component to create a strong bond. They are typically composed of a polymer or resin dissolved in a solvent, which evaporates to leave behind a strong adhesive bond. Solvent based adhesives are commonly used in packaging due to their strong adhesion and quick drying times. Solvent-based adhesives are known for their strong bonds and durability, especially in harsh environmental conditions.

Solvent Free Adhesive

Solvent-free adhesives are a type of adhesive that contains very little or no harmful solvents. Solventless adhesives are high-viscosity, non-liquid products. Through their high viscosity, they are capable of holding two surfaces together. They offer advantages like lower flammability, reduced odors, and are generally more environmentally friendly than traditional solvent-based adhesives. Solvent-free adhesives are also often used in applications where safety and environmental impact are critical.

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Coatings

UV coatings

DIC is also one of the first and only manufacturers of UV coating in Pakistan which includes UV-Cure Technology Conventional coatings which are generally dissolved in organic solvents or dispersed in water. In general, UV-curable materials require less energy and less time to cure than conventional products. DIC produces UV coatings used for the following purposes,

• Packaging purposes in both flexo and offset printing processes

• In furniture for high gloss and protection in MDF sheets

Water based coatings

DIC also produces water-based coatings which are environmentally friendly compared to solvent-based coatings. Water-based coatings are specifically formulated for flexo printing of corrugated or solid fiberboard cases, Kraft and sulphite bags and similar lightweight packaging papers etc. DIC produces both water based gloss coating and water based matt coatings.

Water Based OPV
Water based high gloss coating used in the production of folding boxes.

Main Properties:
• Good drying and crackling tolerance
• Low foaming potential
• High gloss, scuff resistance, wet block resistance and good heat resistance

Substrate

• Coated/Uncoated board.

UV Wood Coatings

DIC Pakistan has successfully developed its own wood finish, marking a significant accomplishment. This remarkable accomplishment involves the creation of a UV wood coating specifically designed for MDF boards utilized in furniture manufacturing. DIC Pakistan Limited is the sole manufacturer of UV coating for MDF nationwide and has first mover advantage in this industry.

Main Properties:

  • Shiny & glossy effect on the board which makes it moisture and scratch resistant. 
  • Long-lasting as well as does not require annual maintenance and board can be easily cleaned using a screen cleaner spray which will not affect the look of the UV coat.

Non Graphics

Pigments and Preparations for Coatings, Plastics, Printing inks, and Specialty applications

DIC offers a wide range of pigments for all types of printing inks. We offer organic pigments, metallic effect pigments and pigments to achieve a pearlescent effect. Our technical team can guide you through our range of pigments to select the most appropriate solution for your specific needs.

Synthetic Resins

  • Solvent Borne Acrylic resins for Coatings
  • Polyester Resins
  • Epoxy ester Resins
  • Polyurethane Resins
  • Amino Resins
  • Powder Resins

Digital Textile Inks

Xennia Amethyst Evo Rc

DIC Pakistan has also introduced another specialized digital reactive ink for a range of industrial textile printers for many years. Using state of the art dyes and chemistry our reactive inks give prints with outstanding color vibrancy & fastness performance onto cotton, viscose and cellulosic fibers.

Globally recognized as a leading solution, Sun Chemical reactive inks offer full peace of mind for printers requiring reliable printing with standout results. The main applications are in fashion apparel. Xennia Amethyst Evo is a high quality consistent ink that is specifically formulated to enable more efficient production.

Main Properties:

  • Maximized color strength
  • Increased color gamut
  • Batch to batch uniformity
  • Balanced color for consistent print quality
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Compounds

  • Color masterbatch
  • White masterbatch
  • Filler Masterbatch
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Mr. Lee Ji Xiang Jason

(Non-Executive Director)
Mr. Jason is a Regional Internal Audit Director of DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (“DICAP”), with overall responsibility for the governance, internal controls and audit of DIC Companies in the Asia Pacific Region. His 15-year career started off in PriceWaterHouse Coopers LLP Singapore as an external Auditor and joined DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in May 2016 as a Regional Internal Audit Manager before progressing to his current role in January 2021.. Mr. Jason brings with him a wealth of more than fifteen years experience in the field of all Income Tax, financial, operational and compliance audits, and facilitates risk management and mitigation processes. He is also a Director of DIC India Limited. Mr. Jason has a Bachelor’s in Accountancy (Hons) from Nanyang Technological University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant registered with Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.

Ms. Anam Yousaf

HR Business Partner

Anam Yousaf is the HR Business Partner of DIC Pakistan. She has diversified experience of more than 8 years in Human Resource Management, Internal Auditing and Finance. She holds ACCA certification along with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and Finance. She also has a certification in Human Resources Management.

Mr. Muhammad Salman Bari

Supply Chain Manager

Mr. Salman Bari is the Supply Chain Manager at DIC Pakistan Ltd., and Category Lead in Solvents Procurement for Packages Group. He holds BS Chemical Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. He acts as a key representative in DIC Asia Pacific Supply Chain Regional Team and has a dynamic experience in multiple Supply Chain functions including Procurement, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Supply Risk Mitigation, Warehouse Management & Logistics.

Mr. Muhammad Adeel

Operations Manager
Muhammad Adeel comes with 12 years of diversified manufacturing management experience that includes production management, plant maintenance management, plant & machine budgeting, installation, and new infrastructure design projects. He holds BS Chemical Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. He is overseeing the development of a new manufacturing facility for the Company.

Muzammil Khan

Technical Manager

Muzammil Khan  has a Masters in Chemistry and a vast experience of more than 27 years in the printing ink industry. While working at DIC Pakistan, he has received extensive technical trainings by international DIC/Sun Chemical Group Companies in Europe and Asia. He is responsible for overall design and development of all kinds of printing inks.

Mr. M Shiraz Khan

National Sales Manager

Mr. Muhammad Shiraz Khan is the National Sales Manager of DIC Pakistan Limited. He holds an MBA from Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology and joined the organization in 2011 as Management Trainee. He has diverse experience in Sales and marketing of more than 12 year working in both South and North regions of the Company.

Ms. Mehreen Zafar

Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Mehreen Zafar is the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of DIC Pakistan Limited. She is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan with over 10 years of post-qualification experience in varying lines of services including financial management, budgeting, strategic business planning, corporate compliance, and risk management operations.

Mr. Syed Muhammad Ismail Hussain Naqvi

(MD & CEO Executive Director)

Mr. Ismail joined DIC as Chief Operating Officer in June 2019 and took over as CEO from January 1, 2021. He has previously worked as Business Manager for AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited. He has also been Country Manager for Buhler Holding AG and has served as Senior Manager Business Development at Descon Engineering Limited. Ismail holds an MBA degree from Santa Clara University, California USA as well as Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has also worked at Applied Materials in USA for 10 years in various technical and managerial positions before moving to Pakistan in 2008.

HASSAN & HASSAN

(Advocates)

Address

PAAF BUILDING
7D, KASHMIR EGERTON ROAD LAHORE.
AKHTAR ALI ASSOCIATES
2ND FLOOR, TUFAIL CHAMBERS
39-JUSTICE MOHAMMAD AKRAM ROAD
LAHORE.

M/S. A.F. FERGUSONS & CO

(CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)

Address

23-C, AZIZ AVENUE
CANAL BANK, GULBERG V
LAHORE

Mr. Hayato Kashiwagi

(Non- Executive Director)

Mr. Kashiwagi is Regional Business Product Director of DIC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (“DICAP”), with overall responsibility for product growth across all operating entities of the Packaging and Graphic Division in the DICAP region. His 25-year career at DIC Corporation, the parent company of DICAP, covered multiple areas in sales and marketing, corporate management and international business. He brings with him a wealth of experience of working with Group companies in Japan, Asia Pacific and China region on various projects. He is also a Director of DIC Malaysia SdnBhd, PT DIC Graphics, DIC Philippines Inc, DIC Vietnam Co. Ltd, DIC Bangladesh Private Limited, DIC Australia Pty Ltd, DIC India Ltd., and DIC Lanka (Private) Limited. Mr.Kashiwagi has a Bachelor of Commerce from Doshisha University.

Mr. Paul Koek

( Executive Director)

Mr. Paul Koek is the Regional Finance Director of DIC Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation Japan. Mr. Paul Koek is responsible for financial activities of entities in South East Asia, Oceania and South Asia Region Mr. Paul Koek has more than 21 years of work experience in the field of regional tax, group accounting and treasury management. He has been a Non Executive Director of DIC Pakistan Ltd. since 13 June, 2000. He holds a Certified Public Accountant qualification and is registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore. He is a Fellow Member (FCCA) with the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and a Senior Member with the Association of Accounting Technicians.

Mr. Khurram Raza Bakhtayari

(Non- Executive Director)

Mr. Khurram Raza Bakhtayari joined Packages Limited in 2005. He currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer of Packages Limited. He is a Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountant of Pakistan and has vast experience in financial planning and budgeting, financial forecasting and analysis, asset investment and taxation. He also holds directorship in Bulleh Shah Packaging (Pvt ) Ltd., Packages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., IGI Investment Bank Ltd., IGI Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Maxim International (Pvt) Ltd., MeatTech (Pvt) Ltd., Multiple Autoparts Industries (Pvt) Ltd., Specialized Autoparts Industries (Pvt) Ltd., Specialized Motorcycles (Pvt) Ltd., Treet Corporation Ltd. and Tri-Pack Films Ltd.

Syed Aslam Mehdi

(Non- Executive Director)

Syed Aslam Mehdi joined Packages Limited in 1980. He was General Manager of Packages Limited and Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of DIC Pakistan Limited. Currently, he is in the Packages Limited. He has a Master degree in Business Administration from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi and has served Packages Group Companies in various capacities over the years. Currently he also holds directorship of Packages Limited, Bulleh Shah Packaging (Pvt) Ltd., Packages Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. and Printcare PLC, Sri Lanka.

Mr. Syed Muhammad Ismail Hussain Naqvi

(MD & CEO Executive Director)

Mr. Ismail joined DIC as Chief Operating Officer in June 2019 and took over as CEO from January 1, 2021. He has previously worked as Business Manager for AkzoNobel Pakistan Limited. He has also been Country Manager for Buhler Holding AG and has served as Senior Manager Business Development at Descon Engineering Limited. Ismail holds an MBA degree from Santa Clara University, California USA as well as Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has also worked at Applied Materials in USA for 10 years in various technical and managerial positions before moving to Pakistan in 2008.

Syeda Henna Babar Ali

(Chairperson Non- Executive Director)

Syeda Henna Babar Ali, Chairperson of the Board brings a wealth of experience and expertise to DIC. She joined Packages Limited in 1990 as Product Manager, became Brand Manager, and Group Brand Manager and then Advisor Business Unit Consumer Products, a designation she still actively holds. She was schooled at the Convent of Jesus and Mary and Cathedral School Lahore. After completing her Senior Cambridge and Higher Senior Cambridge, she was admitted to Kinnaird College as a private student from where she completed her BA in 3 months and proceeded to the US, to study Literature at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for her BA (1976) and MA (1981).

After returning to Pakistan, she experimented with a publishing house, Indus Publications (Pvt) Limited 1982, worked at The Nation with Arif Nizami and finally joined Packages in 1990.

While at Packages Limited, she has received extensive professional training by taking the American Management Association Certifications, LUMS courses in Advertising Management, New Product Development, Women in Management, Stanford University Executive Development Course in Marketing Management, Strategy Development and Family Business management from IMD. Her most recent certifications include Cornell University’s Leadership Certificate, Marketing Strategy Certificate. She is also a Jack Canfield Certified Coach in Law of Attractions and Success Principles which she teaches to the Packages Group Management and trains the trainer.

She is also an Advisor of the Packages Group Advisory Committee.