Pakistan’s automaker Sazgar opens manufacturing plant in Philippines
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited has inaugurated its manufacturing plant in the Philippines, marking the Pakistani automaker’s expansion into Southeast Asia and strengthening its international manufacturing footprint. The facility, located in Laguna province, is designed to assemble approximately 12,000 three-wheeled vehicles annually, covering both electric and internal combustion engine models.…
Pakistani automaker Sazgar Engineering Works Limited has opened a manufacturing plant in the Philippines, marking the company's expansion into Southeast Asia. The new facility, situated in Laguna province, will focus on assembling around 12,000 three-wheeled vehicles annually, comprising both electric and internal combustion engine models.
During the inauguration ceremony, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the significance of the investment, stating that it reflects the country's ambition to attract businesses that manufacture locally rather than merely sell their products in the domestic market. He highlighted the plant's role in strengthening the country's manufacturing sector and supporting the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation.
The facility is expected to generate employment opportunities for Filipino workers and create business prospects for local suppliers, including those involved in battery-related components, rubber, and lubricants. The electric three-wheelers produced at the plant can travel between 100 and 210 kilometers on a single charge, potentially covering an entire day's trips without the need for petrol, according to the president.
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited, established in Pakistan in 1991 and later listed as a public company in 1994, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of automobiles, automotive parts and accessories, and household electronic appliances. The company is renowned as one of Pakistan's leading rickshaw manufacturers, with production facilities in Lahore. Its product line includes auto rickshaws, tractor wheel rims, and home appliances.
The company has a history of exporting three-wheelers to various international markets, such as Japan, Ethiopia, Qatar, Dubai, Mauritania, and Afghanistan. In 2024, Sazgar exported its vehicles to Japan, Liberia, Tanzania, and Afghanistan. In September 2025, the company announced plans to expand into new export markets, targeting the Philippines, Mexico, and Afghanistan as part of its strategy to bolster growth and diversify revenues.
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