JAT Holdings to power CR&FC

JAT Holdings Ltd. announced that it will be the main sponsor of CR&FC for a three-year period from 1 September 2016-31 August 2019. 

Commenting on the sponsorship, JAT Holdings Managing Director Aelian Gunawardene said: “We’re very excited to lend our patronage to the Ceylon Rugby and Football Club. Through the years CR&FC has produced many high-profile and outstanding players; my father Mr. Lloyd Gunawardena being among their 1950 Clifford Cup squad.”

 “As a prestigious local company that has successfully expanded into several countries in the region, we at JAT Holdings are both privileged and proud to be involved with rugby and to reiterate our commitment to the sport. As pioneers in the industry we have always been committed to endorsing the spirit of sportsmanship and have identified rugby as an important medium to reach international markets,” he added.

CR&FC President Ravi Guneratne, commenting on the new partnership with JAT Holdings, stated: “CR&FC, as one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most iconic rugby clubs, is extremely delighted to announce its partnership with JAT Holdings, which is synonymous with the furnishing and finishing industry of Sri Lanka and is a leader in their area of expertise in South East Asia. CR&FC will feature both a star-studded, youthful team, with the sole aim of being the finalists amongst the rugby clubs participating in the Dialog Club rugby tournament. We are extremely privileged to have JAT Holdings on board with us supporting rugby at CR&FC in the next three years.” 

JAT Holdings boasts an impressive portfolio of products across a wide range of leading international brands including SAYERLACK wood coatings of Italy, Herman Miller office solutions of the US, Crown and Permoglaze decorative interior and exterior wall paints of the UK, BormaWachs maintenance range of Italy, Norton Abrasives (Saint Gobain) of France and Brush Master paintbrushes. 

The company believes in a philosophy of teamwork and corporate citizenship, reflected in its commitment to perfection and its zero tolerance of errors and accidents as well as its investment in providing international exposure and training to its technicians.