April 24, 2025
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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
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3min35
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
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4min48
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
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3min54
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
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4min30
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
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      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
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      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
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      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 […]

August 25, 2023

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      Colombo, Sri Lanka – August 25th, 2023 – Sri Lanka’s steadfast commitment to strengthening its export-oriented economy through manufacturing is taking center stage at the 7th edition of the Complete Plastics Exhibition (COMPLAST 2023). The highly anticipated event is currently underway from August 25th to 27th, 2023, at the prestigious Bandaranaike Memorial […]

July 6, 2023
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      Hayleys Group Companies Haycarb PLC and Dipped Products PLC, are expanding manufacturing capabilities in response to growing demand for sustainably manufactured, innovative products and solutions in global niche markets.  Doubling down on driving exports-focused innovation, both companies have been investing in Research and Development, leveraging home-grown scientific innovation to move up global […]


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