“CHT is playing an avid role in helping Pakistan’s textile industry to be competitive in the global market”
The CHT Group is a worldwide operating group of companies producing specialty chemicals with more than 65 years of experience. They offer innovative and high-grade chemicals, auxiliaries and additives as well as services in numerous industrial fields and markets. TEXtalks would like to thank Haroon Ali Khan, Managing Director, CHT Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. for sharing his kind thoughts for the interest of our readers.
TEXtalks: Germany and Pakistan are celebrating 70 years of Friendship, what would you say?
Haroon Ali Khan: 15th October 2021 marks 70 promising years of friendship Pakistan and Germany shares. These 70 years have paved ways for both the countries to stand by each other and help grow particularly in industrial sector through enriched trade, exchange of technology & seasoned human capital. According to the Trade data, in 2020 alone, Pakistan’s export to Germany was approximately $1400 million of which textile export was $950 million.
Looking back at the bilateral trade and diplomatic relationship we share, the future looks promising for us as international allies opening up new avenues for innovation, economic strength and global partnership.
TEXtalks: How CHT’s technology is contributing to the advancement of the textile industry in Pakistan?
Haroon Ali Khan: In textile chemicals, German technology is the first choice of textile manufacturers globally. CHT is the top ranked German brand and it’s the leading reference for sustainable chemical solutions worldwide. Our technology among all textile chemical manufacturers is considered the most innovative with unmatched product quality. We offer high grade chemicals, auxiliaries and additives as well as services in various textile application fields. With a focus on sustainability, CHT’s technology is contributing to the social progress of society as an employer and first-choice business partner among textile manufacturers. Through sustainable chemical solutions, CHT is playing an avid role in helping Pakistan textile industry to be competitive in the global market by minimizing ecological and economic costs and risks.
TEXtalks: How long is CHT’s collaboration with Pakistan’s textile market?
Haroon Ali Khan: CHT’s partnership with textile market in Pakistan spans over almost two and a half decades. This collaboration is driven by our vision “be the first choice of all stake holders”. We are thriving through the textile industry with innovative and highly dependable chemical solutions.
TEXtalks: Pakistan is a potential market, how do you see to increase the outreach of CHT products to the local industry?
Haroon Ali Khan: Pakistan is an enriched market with high domestic textile consumption and an exponential scope for global outreach. Textile industry of Pakistan is very dynamic and continuously evolving.
CHT stands for innovation, quality and sustainability which are basic needs of textile industry. We are committed to increase outreach of CHT products to local market by offering smart and trendsetting solutions that optimize products & processes with highest priority on ecological and economic aspects. This is our daily commitment.
TEXtalks: Any special comments / messages to the readers on the 70th Friendship Anniversary?
Haroon Ali Khan: The trade between both countries is mainly dominated by textile, however, there is huge untapped potential in other sectors for growth and exploration. I would emphasize fellow industrialists to capitalize on new business avenues between Pakistan and Germany and translate these opportunities into a mutual success and a promising future for both the countries.
