Heavy Mechanical Complex
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Company type | State-owned enterprise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mechanical engineering |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Pakistan |
| Owner | Govt of Pakistan |
| Website | hmc |
Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC) is a Pakistani state-owned manufacturer based in Taxila.[1][2] It operates under two divisions: Mechanical Division and Foundry and Forge Division.[3]
Heavy Mechanical Complex was built in the 1960s at a cost of $31 million with the technical assistance of China.[4][5] It was established by the Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation and became operational in 1971.[6] In 1977, Heavy Foundry and Forge was established adjacent to the complex which was merged into the Heavy Mechanical Complex in 1990.[6][2]