General Fan Company (Pvt.) Ltd. was formed in 1954 as a small manufacturing unit for electric fans. The company grew rapidly from its modest start because of the quality of its products. The company was one of the major exporters of fans in 1960's to Iraq. However, the company was in trouble in late 1970's due to differences in its partners. The present management took over the company in 1978 and Engineer Muhammad Ilyas took over as Chief Executive of the company. Under his dynamic leadership the company grew rapidly and G.F.C. became major recognized brand for fans in the Pakistani market.

Mr. Muhammad Ilyas, the Chief Executive who is a foreign trained Electrical Engineer, brought in new technologies for fan manufacturing from developed countries and improved G.F.C. products in a continuous process.

Automatic Capstain Lathe Machines and Die Casting Machines were introduced in 1982. Automatic Winding Machines were brought from Taiwan in 1985. A Japanese made modern Enamelled Wire Manufacturing Plant was installed in 1987 for the manufacturing of quality enamelled copper wire for own consumption as well as for the sale in the local market. Plastic Injection Molding Machines were installed in 1993 to manufacture own plastic parts for plastic fans like Exhaust Fans, Bracket Fans, Circumatic Fans and Table Fans.

A modern tool room was set up for the manufacture of Dies, Molds and Models etc. The tool room consists of Wire Cut Machines, EDM Machines, Surface Grinders, Cylindrical Grinder, Shaper Machines, CNC Milling Machines and Copy Milling Machines.

Automatic Rotor Balancing Machines were introduced in 1995 to further improve the quality of fans. Modern Continuous Stamping Presses were installed in 1997 for manufacture of motors of all type of fans such as Ceiling, Pedestal, Bracket, Exhaust and Circumatic Fans etc. Slitter Machine for slitting the electrical steel sheet coils was installed in 1999.

The company started manufacturing Washing Machines in 1996. Due to its quality and excellent finish the product has become an instant success. Gas & Electric Geysers are being manufactured since year 2000.

The Chief Executive Mr. Muhammad Ilyas is a pioneer in the export of electric fans from Pakistan. To initiate the export from Pakistan he attended an International exhibition for electrical appliances in 1993 in Abu-Dhabi. The company also participated In many trade delegations as well as exhibitions arranged by Export Promotion Bureau and Federation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry In Bangladesh, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Bahrain. Qatar, Sudan, Egypt, U.S.A. etc. G.F.C. was the first Pakistani company to export fans to the Middle-East. G.F.C. Fans became an instant success due to their quality and durability in all the markets where these were introduced.

General Fan Company has also set up a unit to manufacture capacitors used in electric fans. washing machines and motors. Mr. Muhammad Ilyas (Chief Executive) and Mr. Muhammad Ijaz (Finance Director) are always on the look out for the latest technology for manufacturing of electric fans as well as for corporate management of the company.

Now G.F.C. has established a new Computer department which keep its Executives update about any inquires. This shows the interest of management not only in manufacturing technology. but they also know the importance of information technology. G.F.C. has stepped in this Millennium fully equipped with manufacturing and information technology for Corporate Management and Marketing.

G.F.C can rightly claim that they have all the best technologies in its workshops and in office which are available for Design. Production and Management.

Our products are now of International Standard, and we are truly an International Company. Our 600 Employees and Management are committed to Excellence in Quality.