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July 27, 2023

26 July 2023, Colombo: Hemas Group partners with Eco Spindles to establish two state-of-the-art Baling sites in Ampara and Colombo. This strategic collaboration aims to tackle the urgent issue of plastic pollution by collecting over 25,000 kilograms of plastic waste per month. The primary goal is to promote responsible plastic waste management practices in line with the Group’s Environmental Agenda.

With a strong commitment to offset its end consumer plastic waste, Hemas Group sees this partnership with Eco Spindles as a significant milestone in their efforts to collect and responsibly dispose of plastic waste. By investing in these two Baling sites, the company aims to enhance its plastic waste collection initiatives and actively support the national voluntary Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative. These facilities will play a crucial role in fostering a circular economy model, minimizing waste and pollution, while also extending the useful life of products and materials. Additionally, the establishment of the two sites will create livelihood opportunities for surrounding communities, particularly waste collectors.

Moreover, Hemas Group has adopted a systematic approach to reduce the usage of plastic in their products, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to sustainable practices. Through these combined efforts, Hemas Group and Eco Spindles aim to make a positive impact on the environment, addressing plastic pollution, and fostering a more sustainable future.

July 24, 2023

Demonstrating its continuous commitment to collecting plastic and tackling marine plastic pollution, Hemas FMCG joined hands with Clean Ocean Force for an extensive beach cleanup on 22nd July 2023, at Crow Island Beach, with the enthusiastic participation of its employees, interns from the MAS-Dialog-Hemas Summer Interns Programme, Rotaract Club of Colombo Regent and Universal College of Lanka. A total of 260kg of plastic was collected through the day-long initiative. The event also provided a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to educate themselves on environmental conservation and responsible plastic disposal. The beach clean-up project aims to keep the coastline clean through community-led conservation. This partnership with Clean Ocean Force is one of several large-scale environmental projects planned by the Group to ensure the responsible disposal of plastic waste.

June 14, 2023

13 June 2023. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Hemas recently announced the acquisition of a 24.9% stake of Atlas Axillia Company (Private) Ltd, for a total consideration of Rs.3.4Bn. With this strategic move, the Group now owns 100% of Atlas Axillia Company (Private) Limited, expanding its market presence and reinforcing its position as a key player in the Consumer Brands Sector.

“Atlas is a market leader in the learning segment, this acquisition aligns with our long-term growth strategy and demonstrates our confidence in the company. We believe further integrating Atlas into our portfolio allows us to unlock greater synergies and value to all our stakeholders,” said Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson, Group CEO of Hemas Holdings PLC.

Speaking on this acquisition, Asitha Samaraweera, Managing Director of Atlas Axillia added, “Joining forces with Hemas has been a remarkable journey so far. With this acquisition, we look forward to further leveraging the expertise and resources of the Group to drive innovation and expand our product portfolio and offering to our consumers.”

Hemas initially acquired 75.1% of the stake in the family-owned Atlas in 2018 with the commitment to support the growth and expansion of the company. This acquisition of the remaining stake demonstrates the Group commitment to delivering on its promise to its shareholders, leveraging on the opportunities presented by the learning segment and the company’s ability to execute its growth strategy and capitalize on emerging market opportunities, while preserving company values.

Hemas is dedicated to achieving sustainable growth and is actively exploring significant investments in consumer and healthcare sectors in the next four years. The company remains focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that align with its strategic objectives, ensuring long-term success for the company and its stakeholders.

May 15, 2023

Dandex, a leading haircare brand from Hemas Consumer Brands, introduces Dandex – Head & Hair, an all-new range of haircare solutions especially formulated for women. Dandex- Head & Hair will be available island wide in a variety of value pack sizes and is backed by 30 years of haircare expertise. Dandex – Head & Hair is designed as a 2 in 1 solution that not only combats dandruff, but also provides healthy scalps and hair that is soft and smooth.

Dandex – Head & Hair range comes in 3 unique variants, the Power Moisture, Strong & Nourish and Healthy & Fresh. Each variant is formulated to nourish, moisturise, and clean the scalp and the hair, and caters to different consumer’s needs based on their lifestyles. Like the base variants, each variant of Dandex – Head & Hair consists of Climbazole, which is clinically proven to combat dandruff causing Malassezia. Each variant also consists of Provitamin B5 and natural extracts.

The Power Moisture variant is aimed at adding moisture and hydration to the scalp and hair roots. It contains natural extracts of olive oil and black seed, ensuring smooth and shiny hair. The Strong & Nourish variant adds nourishment and strength which ensures healthy hair and combats hair fall. The Healthy & Fresh variant gently purifies and cleanses the scalp, removing grease, bacteria, and dirt, which revives the scalp and leaves hair feeling fresh.

The Dandex – Head & Hair range is priced competitively and will be available island wide. The 80ml bottle is priced at Rs.370 and the 175ml bottle is priced at Rs.650. The packaging differs significantly from the Dandex base variants and is complimented by the brands communications which allows users clearly understand the clinical aspects and ingredients of each all-new variant

Dandex – Head & Hair is clinically formulated by Hemas Consumer Brands to combat dandruff, moisturise, nourish, and provide super conditioning that leaves hair soft, shiny, and smooth. It is designed to cater to the consumers need of a solution that is both cosmetically effective as well as helps to combat the irritation of dandruff.

April 26, 2023

Hemas Outreach Foundation recently opened its 62^nd Piyawara pre-school in Wanathamulla, Colombo. Together with the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs as a strategic partner of the Piyawara initiative, this development represents Hemas’ continued support of the national agenda in developing Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in the country.

The pre-school, which marks the first Piyawara school to be opened in the Colombo district, was handed over to the Colombo Municipal Council, who will ensure the smooth operation of the preschool.

Aligning with Hemas’ efforts to create an inclusive world where no child is left behind, the Piyawara pre-school in Wanathamulla will serve 50 children from an underserved community, providing a safe, nurturing and high-quality early learning environment.

With the commitment of ensuring that every child in Wanathamulla has access to an all important early childhood care and development center, Hemas together with its partners who assist the organisation in promoting early childhood learning, have designed the school to be a stimulating and inclusive space where children can learn, play, and grow in a supportive environment.

March 21, 2023

Hemas Consumer Brands has emerged as the big winner at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) Awards – 2023, organized by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP). The event aimed to recognize outstanding achievements in quality and productivity within the manufacturing and services sector, under the theme “Sustainable Development Through Innovative Quality Solutions”.

Competing in the Continuous Improvement category as part of the Cross Functional Teams (CFT), Hemas Consumer Brands secured an impressive 25 awards. The company won 15 Gold Awards, 7 Silver Awards, and 3 Bronze Awards, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to quality and productivity by adopting a Lean Journey. Through our philosophy of continuous improvement, with a focus on ‘Fool-proof’ quality systems and waste elimination, Hemas has empowered teams on the shop floor to innovate and solve problems by challenging the status quo and using a scientific framework.

In Sri Lanka, the NCQP Awards stands out as the sole local accolade exclusively dedicated to recognizing non-executive staff. The competition boasted 400 participating teams across various categories this year. The NCQP Awards play a crucial role in promoting Operational Excellence and empowering employees to implement best practices towards a sustainable future. Hemas takes pride in being one of the winners. In the past 12 months, Hemas held an internal competition with 100 teams, and the top 25 teams comprising of non-executive staff earned the privilege to compete in the NCQP Awards.

Viraj Jayasooriya, Manufacturing Director at Hemas Consumer Brands, expressed his appreciation for the historic win, stating, “We are honoured and humbled by this significant recognition for Operational Excellence which underscores our unyielding dedication to our customers, partners, and stakeholders. This year’s achievement is particularly significant for the FMCG sector, and we are proud of the enthusiasm and commitment of our valuable employees who have played a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiencies

Hemas Consumer Brands is dedicated to providing its customers with innovative and sustainable quality solutions, while simultaneously pursuing growth and profitability for our company. Our unwavering commitment to our core values will continue to guide us as we strive for excellence in operational excellence. We are excited to embark on this journey and look forward to the future.

March 17, 2023

Terumo Corporation and its exclusive distributor Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics (Pvt) Ltd are commemorating Terumo’s 30 years in Sri Lanka by donating hypodermic syringes to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, as a first step of a series of donations planned for hospitals across the island. The donation is part of Hemas’ commitment towards making healthy living accessible to communities across Sri Lanka.

Hemas believes that every family deserves a better tomorrow and is committed to providing healthcare products and services to all areas of Sri Lanka without any inequalities. The company’s partnership with Terumo allows them to fulfil their social responsibility to the general public through their own products and services.

Jude Fernando, Managing Director of Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics added, “As Hemas celebrates its 30th anniversary as exclusive distributor for Terumo Corporation Japan, we are proud to mark this milestone by making as series of donations to hospitals in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Terumo. In addition to making a positive impact on the healthcare industry in Sri Lanka, we are also hopeful that this initiative will be well received by everyone who are facing a medicine shortage at present. We extend our sincere gratitude to Terumo Singapore Pte. Ltd. for generously providing the hypodermic syringes for these donations, which will support patients across the country.”

Speaking on this initiative, Delan Silva, Senior Business Manager, Terumo stated, “Terumo is a global leader in medical technology and has been committed to ‘Contributing to Society through Healthcare’ for 100 years. Based in Tokyo and operating globally to provide innovative medical solutions in more than 160 countries and regions, the company started as a Japanese thermometer manufacturer and has been supporting healthcare ever since. Now, its extensive business portfolio ranges from vascular intervention and cardio-surgical solutions, blood transfusion and cell therapy technology, to medical products essential for daily clinical practice. Terumo will further strive to be of value to patients, medical professionals, and society at large,”

The donation to Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children demonstrates Hemas’ and Terumo’s commitment towards contributing to society through healthcare. The project highlights Hemas’ dedication to strive to be of value to communities across the country. Hemas remains committed to fulfilling its social responsibility and providing high-quality healthcare products and services to all areas of Sri Lanka.

February 9, 2023

09^th February 2023, Colombo: Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd and Morison Limited of Hemas Group partnered with Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians to tackle malnutrition through Feed a Child Community initiative. With the mission of tackling the severe issues faced by young children due to poor dietary patterns against the backdrop of rising food inflation, Hemas has committed to distribute dry ration packs every fortnight to 150 families in the rural areas of Anuradhapura District for a period of six months. Joining this initiative alongside the Hemas Group is the Family Health Bureau, several other like-minded corporates, and other non-profit organisations. As many Sri Lankan families are fighting to make ends meet on a daily basis Hemas turned its attention to the young children of Sri Lanka who are facing malnutrition due to the ever-rising cost of a balanced diet.

Going beyond the provision of these ration packs, the initiative also intends to equip these families with proper nutritional education so that they will have a sound understanding on the importance of nutrition among growing children. One such example is the introduction of budget friendly nutritional recipes to be used for their daily food preparations.

Progress of this project will be regularly monitored by the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians to ascertain the results and impact of the same. After the successful completion of the project’s first phase, Hemas has expressed its intention to continue to empower these families to live a better life, resulting in a better tomorrow by uplifting their livelihoods through a sustainable family empowerment framework.

February 8, 2023

Velvet, the leading feminine brand from Hemas Consumer Brands recently unveiled an all-new soap developed with moisturizing actives and Vitamin A and E that result in soft and smooth skin. The most special feature of Velvet soap is the ability to retain skin moisture for 6 long hours. Velvet has always been a brand that understands the importance of Sri Lanka women’s skin and encourages them to be conscious of their skin types and tones.

The all-new Velvet 6-hour Moisturizing Soap removes dirt that harms the natural moisture on the body, and it has been tested and proven to provide better moisture retention than lesser-known soaps which can make the skin feel rough and dry

As a brand that always understood the needs of its consumers, Velvet unveiled its Soap in 70g and 45g packs. Velvet has also gone that extra mile to make the product extra affordable for consumers by pricing both variants at Rs.130 and Rs.75 respectively.

Velvet understands that a superior moisturizer is essential to not only keep skin healthy but also to retain its natural beauty. Velvet Soap is the only soap in the market that preserves moisture for 6-hours.

February 3, 2023

The Hemas Outreach Foundation (HOF) launched a coffee table book in celebration of 20 years of its flagship project, Piyawara, a national initiative focusing on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in Sri Lanka by nurturing young children with good care, in order to provide a solid foundation for a lifelong journey. The coffee table book, which charts the Piyawara journey from its inception to its status as an indelible presence in Sri Lanka’s charitable landscape of today, is designed to highlight the heart of the Piyawara mission exemplified through 20 stories in 20 years and detail its support of the nation’s most vulnerable children through two decades, demonstrating the strength of a truly successful Government-private sector partnership that has addressed a national issue.

The Piyawara story began in 2002, when the Hemas Group launched the initiative in partnership with the Children’s Secretariat of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs with the aim of nurturing underprivileged children and providing them a solid foundation in life.

Signifying the initial steps taken by a child at the beginning of the journey through life, Piyawara to date has constructed 62 pre schools across the country, which have been handed over to the Local Government authorities, through which qualified teachers are appointed. With these Local Government authorities handling general maintenance of schools, Piyawara conducts annual residential teacher training programmes in partnership with the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs to ensure that high-quality early learning is provided to the children attending the school. In addition, annual parental awareness programs are conducted in the Piyawara preschools to educate parents on the importance of ECCD.

Piyawara embodies United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 whereby providing inclusive and equitable quality education for all, considered fundamental to creating a peaceful and prosperous world.

As Piyawara continues its core mission of enriching the lives of underprivileged children through creating child friendly preschools across the country, it stands today as a valuable initiative with deep community roots.

Speaking on this move to mark 20 years of Piyawara, Shiromi Masakorala, Executive Director of Hemas Outreach Foundation said, “As Piyawara marks two decades in service, the publication of this coffee table book will serve as a commemoration of all that the initiative has achieved. This book encapsulates the legacy of Piyawara as it exhaustively details the journey, major accomplishments, and key successes of the initiative. The Piyawara dream is to bring imagination, excitement, and curiosity to learning, while imparting knowledge and life-skills to thousands of children including those in marginalized rural communities, who pass through the doors of our 62 child friendly Preschools.”

Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson, Group CEO of Hemas Holdings PLC said, “For 20 years, the Hemas Outreach Foundation has contributed to eliminating inequality by setting up an eco-system across the island that allows access to education to children in vulnerable and marginalized communities. As we continue our journey in empowering and equipping our children to aspire for more to live a better tomorrow, we are committed to building an inclusive society where no child is left behind. We owe the success of this initiative to the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs and its many partners who gave us the necessary tools to sustain a project of this magnitude.

Under the guiding arm of Hemas Outreach Foundation, Piyawara has served the nation’s children in a project that has empowered communities to address the pressing national issue of the education of children. It now stands as a testament to the power of a concentrated effort in uplifting the nation’s children to impact their lives from the foundations.

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