Rastgar and Buhler to Collaborate in Service, Trainings and Aftermarket Delivery in Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan – July 23, 2023 – Rastgar Group, a leading provider of high-quality rice processing and industrial machinery along with a strong sale, services and aftermarket network in Pakistan, and Buhler Group, a global leader in food processing solutions, today announced a collaborative effort to improve services for Buhler rice processing machines in Pakistan.
Darren Hutcheson, Business Development Manager – Customer Services at Buhler Group, and Basalat Aziz, Channel Partners Manager, visited Rastgar Group’s headquarters in Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi, Pakistan, on July 23, 2023. They met with Maqsood Zulfqar, CEO of Rastgar Group, and his team to discuss strategies for enhancing Buhler machinery services in Pakistan.
Buhler Group is placing a strong focus on improving its service offerings in Pakistan. Mr. Hutcheson’s visit underscores the company’s commitment to the Pakistani rice processing industry and members of Rice Processing Association of Pakistan (REAP). This collaboration between Buhler Group and Rastgar Group goes beyond just service. By leveraging Rastgar Group’s extensive service network, Buhler aims to deliver doorstep support, service and aftermarket to rice processing plants throughout the country. Additionally, Rastgar Group, through its training platform, the Asian Institute of Industrial Air (AIIA), will offer training programs on rice processing machinery selection, operation, and maintenance in collaboration with Buhler. These programs will equip rice processing industries with the knowledge and skills to optimize their operations.
The meeting was attended by a team of representatives from both companies, including:
- Maqsood Zulfqar, CEO, Rastgar Group
- Saleem Ladhani, GM Operations, Rastgar Group
- Syed Shahood Shah, Aftermarket Head, Rastgar Group
- Umer Malik, Business Development Manager Services, Rastgar Group
- Muhammad Aslam, Buhler Rice Processing Solution Expert
“We are excited to collaborate with Buhler Group to improve the after-sales service experience for Buhler rice processing machinery in Pakistan,” said Maqsood Zulfqar, CEO of Rastgar Group. “By combining Buhler’s technical expertise with Rastgar Group’s established service network, we can ensure that rice processors in Pakistan have access to the support they need to keep their operations running smoothly.”
“Buhler Group is committed to providing our customers in Pakistan with the best possible service,” said Darren Hutcheson, Business Development Manager – Customer Services at Buhler Group. “Our collaboration with Rastgar Group will allow us to deliver a wider range of services and ensure that our customers have the support they need to succeed.”
About Rastgar Group
Rastgar Group is a leading provider of high-quality rice processing and industrial machinery along with a strong sale, services and aftermarket network in Pakistan. The company is committed to supporting the rice industry in Pakistan and is dedicated to providing its customers with the best products and services.
About Buhler Group
Buhler Group is a global leader in food processing solutions. The company provides a wide range of innovative technologies and services for the entire value chain, from grain intake to finished product packaging.
