History
Since 1952, our journey has been defined by trust, global expansion, and a persistent dedication to advancing the metals trade industry.
Historical Journey
From Local Brokerage to International Metal Trading Powerhouse
Shakeel Traders Group originated in 1952 by Haji Muhammad Sadiq renowned in Pakistan as Father of Metals Trading as a modest brokerage operation in Gujranwala, Pakistan, specializing in scrap material trading for domestic industry. Guided by honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships, the company expanded its clientele and capability through the decades.
Later the company was expanded by second generation, Haji Muhammad Shakeel (former president of The Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce & Industry) who transformed it from a domestic trader into an international metal trading and processing enterprise with operations and partners across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Today, the legacy is continued by third generation Mustafa Shakeel who introduced modern processing and an enduring commitment to industrial innovation.
The business grew through trust and honesty, expanding its clientele from small workshops to large industrial customers across Pakistan.
Muhammad Shakeel (former president of GCCI) joined the business and initiated the transition from domestic trading to international scrap sourcing and distribution.
The company began importing non-ferrous scrap materials from the United Kingdom and mainland Europe, supplying major domestic smelters and manufacturers.
Operations expanded into both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap. The company acquired 300 acres of land and established its own yards and furnaces to process materials.
The trading network broadened beyond Europe to include the United States, Canada, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
Muhammad Shakeel held multiple industry leadership roles, including:
• Chairman, National Smelters & Recyclers Association Pakistan
• President, Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Mustafa Shakeel joined the business, expanding supplier and buyer relationships across new international markets.
The company began recycling Compressor (Sealed Units) and ACSR scrap, extracting metals and producing industrial-grade raw materials.
Mustafa Shakeel held industry leadership roles:
• Vice President, Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce & Industry