After its successful operation since its inception in 1973, Brighto Paints is planning to expand business and reach new horizons, said its Chairman, Khawaja Ejaz Ahmed Sikka, at a reception hosted in his honour by Unique Trading Company in Doha recently.
"Our company was founded by my late father (Khawaja Riaz Ahmed Sikka) in 1973 and since its inception we have never approached any bank for loans. Brighto Paints, once a small-scale business, has now established itself as a respectable brand both nationally and internationally,” remarked Sikka, during his maiden visit to Qatar.
"We are among the top 10 paint manufacturers of Pakistan. We are top in the decorative paints while we rank second in the industrial paints. We have a very strong R&D division responsible for delivering advancements in different varieties of paints. We wish to make a mark as one of the best paint manufacturing companies in Pakistan and the world,” he added.
Brighto Paints is Pakistan’s first multinational paint manufacturing company headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan and its products include decorative paints, industrial finishes, and powder coatings. The company operates cutting-edge manufacturing plants in Pakistan.
Regarding the company’s project in the near future, Sikka said the company’s focus is currently on building a new factory in Kabul. "With this, the company’s target is the Saudi Arabian market, which is the largest market in the region. Brighto Paints set up manufacturing unit in Ras Al Khaima, UAE in 2011. The company is currently working with 20 African countries.”
Sikka said he has travelled to many countries but the support of Pakistani business fraternity, especially in Qatar, is highly commendable. He praised Unique Trading Company’s management and the dedicated team members for promoting Brighto Paints in the Qatari market.
"I am extremely amazed to witness the world-class infrastructure of Qatar. I own a house in Ras Al Khaima, UAE and if I ever think of having another house abroad it will be definitely be in Qatar,” said Sikka.
Sikka advised community members to set up businesses in their motherland even on a small scale. "The future of Pakistan is very bright and things will significantly improve in next five years. The day is not far when the country will be counted among the developed nations,” asserted Sikka.
Speaking on the occasion, General Manager of Unique Trading Company Imran Rafique welcomed the distinguished guests. He thanked the business fraternity in Qatar for their continued support saying his company was determined to promote Pakistani industrial products in Qatar. He also praised his team members especially Head of Sales of Brighto Paints Muhammad Bilal Mughal, Senior Business Development Manager Abdul Ahad Khan, Mazhar Hussain, Naeem Shahzad and Humayun Mirza for their dedication and hard work.
Established in 2003, Unique Trading Company is one of Qatar’s leading building material supply companies. It has sole distribution rights for Brighto Paints in Qatar since 2018. It has all the infrastructure for procurement, marketing, stocking, distribution and logistics management functions with sound financial backing.
The company has built up a reputation for quality and competence in a short span of time. Its workforce comprises well-qualified and well-experienced professionals. It has an extensive dealer network covering the complete geographical area of Qatar.
Unique Trading Co started its operations in Pakistan and inaugurated its showroom in Jhelum city in March 2020.
Prominent among those present the occasion were Fawad Rana, MD Qalco; Riyaz Ahmed Bakali, Director TNG; Malik Nadeem, MD Al Ayadi Electrical; Rasheed Khan, GM Redco Group; Malik Rafique Hussain, MD Hadico; Fahad Hussain, Gulf GRC Building Material Division; GD Bangash, MD Prime Logistics; Shahid Khan, Country Manager CDM Smith; Syed Samer Hussain; and Sohail Ahmed.
Haroon Imran and Saad Imran presented bouquets to distinguished guests upon their arrival. Sikka, accompanied by Unique Trading Company officials, also paid a visit to the Pakistan embassy where they were welcomed by Deputy Head of Mission Syed Mustafa Rabbani, Trade & Investment Attaché Serein Asad and Community Welfare Attaché Arsalan Khan Tanoli.
Chairman of Unique Trading Company Abdul Rahman Mohammad M Al-Muftah invited Sikka over a luncheon at his residence where he was treated to traditional Arabic cuisine.