HEAVY INDUSTRIES TAXILA

Strength Through Self Reliance

HIT Jobs 2026 Chairman’s portal

PRODUCTS
icon
FACTORIES AND SETUP
icon
FACILITIES
icon

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT)

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), a premier engineering and manufacturing organization under the Ministry of Defence Production, Government of Pakistan, has expanded its expertise to serve key industrial sectors through advanced engineering, precision manufacturing, and technology-driven solutions.

Leveraging decades of experience in heavy engineering, metallurgy, fabrication, CNC machining, quality assurance, and systems integration, HIT delivers reliable, cost-effective, and internationally competitive products for the transportation, energy, agriculture, and industrial sectors.

1. Railway Axle Shaft Manufacturing Solutions

HIT manufactures high-strength railway axle shafts designed for passenger coaches, freight wagons, locomotives, metro systems, and specialized rolling stock. Manufactured using advanced forging, precision machining, heat treatment, and non-destructive testing processes, HIT railway components are engineered to deliver exceptional durability, operational safety, and long service life.

Key Capabilities

  • Railway Axle Shafts
  • Precision CNC Machining
  • Heat Treatment & Metallurgical Processing
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Custom Manufacturing Solutions
  • OEM & Export Manufacturing

2. Oil & Gas and Hydraulic Piping Solutions

HIT provides comprehensive industrial piping and hydraulic system manufacturing services for the oil & gas, petrochemical, defence, marine, and heavy engineering industries. From fabrication to pressure testing and final assembly, HIT delivers piping systems engineered to perform under demanding operating conditions.

Key Capabilities

  • High-Pressure Hydraulic Piping
  • Oil & Gas Process Piping
  • Precision Tube Bending
  • Welding & Fabrication
  • Pressure Testing & Quality Assurance
  • Turnkey Industrial Piping Solutions

3. Electric Bus Manufacturing Solutions

HIT designs and manufactures next-generation electric buses to support sustainable transportation and clean mobility initiatives. Combining advanced vehicle engineering, lightweight structures, electric drivetrain integration, and rigorous quality control, HIT offers reliable electric mobility solutions for public transportation authorities, defence organizations, industrial facilities, airports, universities, and commercial fleet operators.

Key Capabilities

  • Electric Bus Design & Manufacturing
  • Vehicle Assembly & Integration
  • Electric Powertrain Installation
  • Battery System Integration
  • Fleet Customization
  • After-Sales Technical Support

4. Central Pivot Irrigation System Manufacturing

HIT manufactures advanced central pivot irrigation systems that enable precision water management for commercial agriculture, government irrigation projects, and large-scale farming operations. Designed for efficiency, reliability, and long operational life, HIT irrigation systems help maximize agricultural productivity while conserving water resources.

Key Capabilities

  • Central Pivot Irrigation Systems
  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Precision Manufacturing
  • Drive & Mechanical Assemblies
  • Corrosion-Resistant Components
  • Complete Irrigation System Integration

Why Heavy Industries Taxila?

  • Government-Owned Strategic Manufacturing Organization
  • Over Four Decades of Heavy Engineering Excellence
  • Advanced CNC Machining & Precision Manufacturing Facilities
  • International Quality Assurance & Testing Capabilities
  • Engineering Design, Prototyping & Product Development
  • OEM Manufacturing & Technology Transfer Support
  • Export-Oriented Manufacturing Solutions
  • Complete Lifecycle Support — from Design to Production
Welcome to Heavy Industries Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila was envisaged in the early seventies and its first production unit i.e. Heavy Rebuild Factory     (T-Series) went into production in 1980. This was followed in the early nineties by a number of other factories and today HIT has grown into a military industrial complex which consists of Six Major Production Units, Support Facilities and Administrative Establishment.

CHAIRMAN'S VISION

Lt. Gen Shakir Ullah Khattak , HI(M)

        HIT is Part of Pakistan’s premier Defence Industry which was established in early 70s with an objective of rebuilding the existing tanks. Over the last four decades it has evolved into a large Military Industrial base and currently involved in manufacturing and rebuild of hi-tech equipment like Tanks, APCs, Guns and other security related equipment including security vehicles. Presently it comprises of Six production units, an in-house development and component manufacturing facility and a leading Research and Development Center.

News and Events

02-05-2025
30-04-2025
29-04-2025
16-04-2025
12-04-2025
13-08-2024
12-08-2024
07-08-2024
11-07-2024
14-05-2024
02-05-2024
16-04-2024
16-04-2024
20-03-2024
06-03-2024
21-02-2024
20-02-2024
20-02-2024
03-11-2023
23-10-2023
01-08-2023
31-05-2023
23-05-2023
11-04-2023
13-12-2022
28-07-2022
23-06-2022
09-11-2021
14-07-2021
28-07-2020
21-08-2019

HIT FEATURED PRODUCTS

AL-Khalid
Tank

Al Khalid Tanks are equipped with Integrated Battle Management System (IBMS) and new active threat-protection system.

Explore
AL-Zaraar
Tank

The Al-Zarrar is a modern main battle tank (MBT) developed and manufactured by Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) of Pakistan for the Pakistan Army.

Explore
ASV Dragoon
STANAG LEVEL III

Armoured Security Vehicle Dragoon 2 is a specially designed multi-purpose wheeled armoured security vehicle with high protection level and outstanding mobility.

Explore
Sakb
Command Vehicle

Sakb is an armoured command vehicle designed and manufactured in Pakistan by APC Factory of Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT).

Explore
APC Talha
With 12.7mm Protection

Talha is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed and manufactured in Pakistan by APC Factory of Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT).

Explore
Al Qaswa
Logistic Vehicle

The Al Qaswa logistic vehicle was developed by Heavy Industries Taxila who have considerable experience in the design, development and production of armoured fighting vehicles.

Explore
Armoured Land Rover
Defender 110

Light Armoured Vehicle designed and manufactured at Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) is based on the chassis of commercial vehicle.

Explore
Mohafiz II (Steel)
B6 Level Protection

Armoured Security Vehicle designed and manufactured at APC Factory has been based on the chassis of Commercial vehicle (Land Rover Defender).

Explore
Mohafiz III
B7 Level Protection

Armoured Security Veh Protector is the latest veh of Mohafiz series designed and manufactured on the Chassis of Toyota Land Cruiser LC-79 having upgraded suspension system to handle extra weight and ensure better maneuverability in all types of terrain.

Explore
Aahan
Armoured Guard Post

Square and Rectangular shaped Armoured Guard Post for single and double men respective with and without turret has been manufactured by APCF.

Explore
width=
BULLET PROOF JACKET (BPJ)
NIJ Level III (+) / PK Level III

Bullet Proof Jackets having protection level NIJ Level III (+) / PK Level III, chemically inert, Water resistant, weave, colour fastened, shrink proof, floatable.

Explore

Announcements

 

Heavy Industries Taxila