Loads Limited (لوڈز لمیٹڈ) is a Pakistani auto-parts maker based in Karachi, Pakistan.[2][3] It is part of Ali Group of Companies.[1]

Loads Limited
Company typePublic
PSXLOADS
IndustryAutomobile
Founded1979; 45 years ago (1979)[1]
HeadquartersKarachi, Pakistan
Area served
Pakistan
ParentAli Group
Websitewww.loads-group.pk

History edit

Loads Limited was founded in 1979.[1] It manufactures exhaust systems, mufflers, radiators and sheet metal components.[1] The company has three manufacturing plants located in Korangi, and Port Bin Qasim in Karachi.[1]

In 2016, Loads was listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, following an initial public offering (IPO) at a strike price of Rs 35 and raised Rs 1.7 billion.[4][1]

In December 2017, the company announced that it is setting-up an alloy wheel manufacturing plant in Port Bin Qasim, Karachi.[5] A used plant will be procured from Australia where auto manufacturers are closing plants due to liberal import policy.[5] The plant will have the capacity to produce 500,000 wheels per year.[5]

Products edit

  • Radiator[2]
  • Muffler[2]
  • Sheet metal components[2]

Subsidaries edit

  • Specialized Autoparts Industries Limited[1]
  • Multiple Autoparts Industries Limited[1]
  • Specialized Motorcycles Limited[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Loads Limited". 11 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d Hussain, Dilawar (September 12, 2016). "Mobilising funds to keep the wheels turning". DAWN.COM.
  3. ^ "Loads establishing alloy wheels manufacturing plant - The Express Tribune". 15 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Loads Limited IPO: Book-building process results in strike price of Rs34". The Express Tribune. September 7, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (15 December 2017). "Loads Ltd to manufacture alloy wheels".