Quality Policy

The quality policy follows the vision of the company i.e.

To Produce High Quality Cement at the Lowest Cost.

Quality Assurance

Bestway Cement is a Company driven by quality consciousness and efficiency. Strict quality control procedures are applied to ensure that these aims are achieved. The best quality control equipment in Pakistan is in use at its plants. Quality is assured through systematic and effective adoption, implementation, monitoring and continuous enhancement of quality control systems using latest methods of analyses. All stages of the production process right from the selection of raw materials, processing of materials and the finished product are subjected to rigorous testing to ensure that each bag of cement is of the highest quality.

All staff is highly qualified and well trained with highest level of technical competence in their respective fields in order to achieve an efficient and smooth production process which is necessary for ensuring quality.

Apart from the usual quality control equipment, Bestway’s laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies such as X-ray Fluorescent Analyzers and Diffractometers which were introduced in Pakistan for the first time by Bestway. By virtue of this equipment, the Company has been able to consistently produce better quality cement than is currently available in the country.

The cement produced by Bestway conforms to the product specification defined under Pakistani, Indian, British, European and American Standards.

Bestway is also ISO 9001:2000 certified.

Environment & Health Management

Environment a top Priority

Bestway’s plants are environmentally friendly with emission standards that far exceed prevailing acceptable standards, both local and international. The plants’ emission levels are 50 microns whereas the Government of Pakistan’s acceptable standards are 300 microns and international standards are 100 microns per cubic meter of air at NTP.

Environmental Protection

We at Bestway Cement Limited utilize every step to conserve environment and to up lift the socio–economic conditions of local inhabitants.

Water Conservation

Water is used in a limited quantity in our plant because cement is produced by dry process. In the production process, water is used for cooling purpose (Cooling of Bearings, compressor jackets, Conditioning Tower, Mills etc.). We have a closed circuit cooling water system. Water is recycled by passing through a cooling tower so that it is used again and again. There is no waste water from the process which could be disposed outside the factory.

Sewerage Treatment Plant

For the sewerage generated in the plant, we have installed a sewerage treatment plant. The treated water is stored in specially constructed concrete tanks inside the factory area. This water is used for irrigation of green lawns, orchids, vegetables and other plantations within the factory area, not only for self-consumption of fruits and vegetables but also to create an aesthetically laid out landscape and environment. It is a ground reality that not even a single drop of treated sewerage water flows into the nearby ponds or the surrounding lands.

We have built a fresh water (Potable water) source by installation of a tube well for locals of our neighboring Tatral village. Previously, they were dependent on only one water reservoir “Kerala Walee Bun” for themselves and their animals. Now that water reservoir is used only for cattle and wild life while the tube well installed by us is providing drinking water for human beings.

Dust Collection System

The BCL plants are equipped with best technology of dust collection system having combination of Bag Filters and Electrostatic Precipitators. As many as 57 Bag Filters have been installed in the Chakwal plant on different locations in addition to the two large Electrostatic Precipitators. Mustehkam Cement Plant is equipped with 41 Bag Filters in addition to the two Electrostatic Precipitators. Similarly, our Hattar Plant has two Electrostatic Precipitators in addition to the 24 Bag Filters. The dust emission remains much below the International Standard of 50 mg/NM3.

EPA teams have been visiting our Plant sites on regular basis to monitor the environmental protection measures and to collect samples. Subsequent test reports revealed the fact that we are operating far below the NEQS.

Self-Assessment Audits

We are regularly conducting self-assessments of the environmental conditions in our plants. In addition, we get environmental audit done annually by an independent consultant.

Control of Noise Pollution

Almost all the equipment contributing to high noise level are confined in concrete structures and individual machines are equipped with Silencers in order to remain within the NEQS. The ground vibration on account of drilling and blasting remains at our Raw Material Quarries well within the prescribed Limits. Any fugitive dust is controlled by continuous operation of two water bowsers which sprinkle water on the roads.

Environmental protection of the mining area is carried out under the Mining Concession Rules and is regularly monitored by the Mining Authorities.

Environment Improvement
Grassy Plots
About 8 acres of land have been converted into several grassy plots within the factory boundaries and a large number of flowering shrubs have also been planted in these plots.
Hill Plantation
The small hillocks existing within the boundary walls have also been planted with forest plants. Although it was a tough job but has been completed with success in order to create better environment.
Road Side Plantation
A large number of plants have been planted along roadsides within the factory area to keep neat and clean environment. It also helps to dampen the sound level.
Fruit Orchards

A variety of fruit plants have also been planted at the Plant sites. This will also help to keep the area green in addition to producing the fruits.

Many varieties of trees have so far been planted in thousands at BCL Plants as enlisted below:

Forest Plants: Pine, Poplar, Sukh Chain, Maple, Jackranda, Shesham.
Fruit Trees: Metha, Peach, Plum, Apricot, Fig, Pomegranate.
Ornamental Plants: Roses, Hibiscus, Erythrism, Jasmine, Muirraya, Araucaria, Magnolia, Amaltas, Durranta.