Manufacturing Archives - Lanka Business News

June 11, 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has long stood as a cornerstone of the country’s export economy—renowned globally for ethical manufacturing, skilled craftsmanship, and resilient supply chains. Now, as global markets shift rapidly towards sustainability, digitalisation, and social responsibility, Sri Lanka is once again stepping forward with purpose. In partnership with the International Trade Centre […]

May 14, 2025

2025 finds Sri Lanka at a critical point in its journey of recovery and growth. The nation’s youth hold the key to driving innovation, resilience, and progress, shaping a brighter and more inclusive future. The Hayleys Group has been dedicated to empowering youth through its social impact initiatives, across fashion, agriculture, manufacturing, and hospitality, equipping […]

April 24, 2025

Great Place To Work® Sri Lanka successfully hosted its much-anticipated event, ‘Exploring Emerging Trends in the Manufacturing & Production Industry’, at the Hilton Colombo recently. Through a series of insightful discussions and expert perspectives, participants explored key topics shaping the manufacturing industry today, including technological advancements, workforce dynamics, sustainability practices, and innovative leadership approaches. Attendees […]

April 11, 2025

Marks significant milestone in US foreign direct investment (FDI) in Sri Lanka Hayleys Fentons Limited, Sri Lanka’s premier one-stop provider for complex engineering services is set to embark on a high-profile project for Shield Restraint Systems Limited in establishing “SHIELD” — a new manufacturing facility within the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone (EPZ). This groundbreaking initiative […]

January 6, 2025

Sri Lanka’s local assembly and automotive component manufacturing sector has become a significant pillar of the nation’s economy, driving job creation, conserving foreign exchange, and fostering technical innovation. Operating under the Ministry of Industries’ Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), the industry currently boasts over 17 assembly plants producing a range of vehicles, including motorcars, SUVs, motorcycles, […]

December 30, 2024

Three Sinha Group of Companies became the Large-Scale Winner in the Manufacturing Sector at the Entrepreneur Awards 2024 for the Western Province. The event, organised by the National Enterprise Development Authority and the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, was recently held in Colombo. Managing Director Manjula Ariyakumara accepted the award on behalf of […]

April 3, 2024

C. W. Mackie PLC, a diversified conglomerate with over a century’s heritage in manufacturing, exporting, and importing a diverse array of products, has revamped its corporate identity. The unveiling of its new logo marks a pivotal chapter in the Company’s history, reflecting its foundational values alongside a forward-looking, innovative approach. This redesign aligns with C. […]

October 2, 2023

Colombo, 28 September, 2023: Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL), recognized as a Sri Lankan confectionery and food manufacturing conglomerate, has taken the initiative to embrace new technologies and development methodologies in collaboration with Microsoft to gain a stronger foothold in the market while delivering innovation. CBL has worked closely with Microsoft Azure experts […]

September 18, 2023

The journey towards ‘green jeans’ and sustainable fashion has made significant strides worldwide, and at its heart is Hirdaramani Apparel, a pioneer and trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry. Since joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s ‘The Jeans Redesign’ project in 2019, the Company’s continued commitment to sustainably manufactured jeans has been focused, […]

September 7, 2023

JAT Holdings PLC, Sri Lanka’s market leader in wood coatings and brushes, recently achieved a significant milestone, with the official groundbreaking ceremony for its state-of-the-art binder plant, in Horana. This exciting development marks the beginning of a new era of operational efficiency and superior quality for JAT, as it ventures into manufacturing […]

Empowering Sri Lanka’s Apparel sector through sustainability, innovation, and inclusion

Empowering Youth, Empowering Sri Lanka: Hayleys Group’s Commitment to Driving Social Impact

Great Place To Work® Sri Lanka Hosts ‘Exploring Emerging Trends in the Manufacturing & Production Industry’

Hayleys Fentons To Deliver Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Facility for USA – Funded Shield Restraint Systems (Pvt) Ltd

Sri Lanka’s Local Vehicle Assembly Industry: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Opportunity

Three Sinha Group of Companies wins at Entrepreneur Awards

C. W. Mackie PLC Unveils New Logo, Signifying the Brand Being ‘Diverse with Excellence’

Ceylon Biscuits Limited enhances frontline agility and manufacturing efficiency with Microsoft Azure

From Jeans to Green: Hirdaramani’s Path to a Sustainable Fashion Industry

JAT sets sights on new benchmark in manufacturing excellence with initiation of new binder plant in Horana