Caring for communities: Haycarb prioritises CSR efforts to health sector in its 50th anniversary year

Renovates Karapitiya Cancer Treatment Unit and NHSL Plastic Surgery Unit Donated over 380,000 bottles of activated carbon powder FOC to hospitals island-wide Over Rs. 13mn invested in supporting the healthcare sector   Highlighting the pivotal role of the healthcare sector in safeguarding public well-being and saving lives, Haycarb, a member of the Hayleys Group and…

South Asia Textiles on Par with Global Standards in Employee Safety and Environmental Sustainability

Obtains ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications for Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety Management. South Asia Textiles (SAT), a leading manufacturer and exporter of textiles, has received ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications for elevating its environmental sustainability and employee health and safety systems on par with global standards. South Asia Textiles, a…

Hayleys Group Launches Flagship Project ‘Kirulu’ to Lead Biodiversity Conservation Efforts

Initiative to support Sri Lanka’s commitment to global Bonn Challenge Mahaweli Authority to support project as technical partner University of Wayamba to conduct annual assessment of conservation areas Iconic diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Hayleys PLC announced the successful completion of Phase I in its flagship biodiversity conservation initiative ‘Kirulu’, focused on restoring biological ecosystems and…

Sustainability Through Responsible Production

In conversation with Leonie Vaas  By Imesh Ranasinghe  In June 2021, The United Nations Global Compact announced 10 new Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Pioneers and among the 10 pioneers, Leonie Vaas was announced as the SDG Pioneer for Responsible Production for her extraordinary work at Hayleys Fabric PLC as the Manager of Sustainability and Innovations.…

Alumex and Mabroc Teas Donate COVID-19 High Dependency Care Unit to Kiribathgoda Base Hospital

In a bid to alleviate the growing strain on the country’s healthcare sector, Hayleys Group companies Alumex PLC and Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd. have partnered to refurbish a ward at the Kiribathgoda Base Hospital, contributing both infrastructure and manpower to convert it into a fully-fledged COVID-19 high-dependency unit. Completed in just 25 days, the new…

DPL Enhances Its Rubber Supply Chain

Continuing to strengthen the farmer co-operative societies in its loyalty network, Dipped Products PLC (DPL) distributed rubber plants to smallholder farmers in the Monaragala District under its flagship sustainability initiative: DPL Firstlight. The plants for the inaugural distribution were sourced from a new nursery established by DPL. Setting in motion plans to continue the initiative…

Singer Rolls out Biggest Offers this Festive Season Topped with Massive Discounts

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s number one consumer durables retailer, has unveiled an incredible range of tantalizing seasonal treats to its customers during this festive season. Walk-in customers to Singer’s island-wide showroom network and customers who choose to buy products via www.singer.lk website can now avail discounts up to 25% plus exclusive warranties up…

HNB Signs Up for Rs. 8.50B Long-Term Funding Facilities with Hayleys

HNB PLC yesterday announced the commencement of multiple long-term finance facilities totalling Rs. 8.5 billion for Hayleys PLC and the Group subsidiaries. The agreement was facilitated by HNB’s Corporate Banking Division, which is a key vertical within the bank’s Wholesale Banking Group (WBG). Presently, the WBG manages the banking needs of bulk of the largest…