Formavet International Company | Pakistan
For more than six decades, the Jamil family has preserved a rare expertise: the artisanal manufacturing of veterinary instruments and forging tools. We met Afzal Jamil, 57, who grew up between the anvil and the finishing wheels before bringing this craft onto the international stage.
A Legacy Forged Since 1960
It all began with his father, Muhammad Akram, who started his activity as a blacksmith and manufacturer of veterinary instruments more than sixty years ago. In 1987, Afzal and his brothers officially took over the legacy and each developed their own company.
However, Afzal is not just a manager. He is directly involved in every stage of production, from die design to final finishing, including heat treatment and custom-made work.
“I am capable of manufacturing almost any veterinary or forging tool according to the client’s requirements,” he explains.
Opening to the World
Far from remaining confined to his workshop, Afzal Jamil quickly turned his focus toward the international market. In 1997, he participated in a veterinary exhibition in Thailand under the TDAP program. In 2009, he exhibited with his own stand at EuroTier in Hanover, one of the largest agricultural and veterinary trade fairs in the world.
He later traveled to Switzerland to study pneumatic hammer technologies, visited Angele in Ulm, Germany, and explored veterinary exhibitions in Istanbul.
These journeys were not only commercial opportunities, but true learning experiences. During these exchanges, Afzal met Tom Clark from the Ozark School, whose teachings on steel quality, material behavior, and finishing standards had a lasting impact on his work.
Innovation Serving Tradition
Afzal Jamil sees no contradiction between traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. In his workshop, CNC machines, 3D modeling, advanced steel alloys, and ergonomic design software coexist with the ancestral gestures of blacksmithing passed down through generations.
“By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, I can produce complex designs more quickly, maintain consistent quality, and meet international standards,” he explains.
Vision and Knowledge Transfer
His ambitions for the future are clear: to expand his product range (veterinary instruments, forging tools, dental instruments, and specialized punches), strengthen international partnerships, and participate in new European tours this year.
His message to young professionals in the field is simple yet essential: never compromise on the quality of materials, work with honesty and integrity, and remain curious.
“Success comes naturally when your passion and efforts align, and when you approach every task with sincerity.”
Afzal Jamil leads Formavet International Company, specializing in the manufacturing of veterinary instruments, forging tools, dental instruments, and custom-made solutions. To learn more or get in touch, visit Kalstein’s platforms.