ALFT Packaging advances next-generation packaging solutions for post-pandemic world

British Retail Consortium ‘AA’ certified facility at ALFT Packaging Company

As the industry emerges from a tumultuous year, ALFT Packaging shows us how long-term planning and proactive thinking can enable a business to survive and even thrive in turbulent times. The organisation which recently celebrated its third anniversary was started with the intention of filling the growing need for technologically advanced, international standard, flexible packaging solutions, without having to rely on expensive imports for customers.

ALFT began with the coming together of several leading minds in the packaging industry, determined to engineer a solution that would satisfy demand and cater to future trends in packaging. The factory is purpose-built to meet international safety and hygiene standards and it’s the country’s only British Retail Consortium (BRC) ‘AA’ certified flexible packaging facility. The production plant is designed to support automated machinery, and minimum handling. 

Further, underground cables are used instead of the usual overhead electric lines to prevent entrance points that could cause contamination, completely wallpapered interiors, stainless steel floors, and separate sections for every operation with its own temperature-controlled internal environment makes ALFT Packaging one of Sri Lanka’s most cutting-edge manufacturing facility.

The goal since inception was to provide packaging solutions in accordance with global health and safety standards making ALFT uniquely prepared for the post-pandemic world. ALFT Packaging was one of the few organisations designated as essential by the government during even peak lockdown periods as the organisation played a vital role in supporting critical infrastructure, making it possible for manufacturers to meet consumer demand.

Speaking about ALFT, Managing Director Chathura Jayatissa explained, “When starting ALFT we had the single-minded vision of providing flexible packaging solutions that were on par or even better than the best in the world. Today, the measures we have taken allows local manufactures to function seamlessly in a period with restricted imports and highest levels of health and safety protocols. Throughout our journey our clients have been equal partners with us, and we are very thankful to them for the shared learnings. As always, we remain environmentally conscious, socially aware, and customer-centric in everything we do.”

ALFT’s high-tech facility is not limited to only their manufacturing process. It includes numerous facilities for employees like in-house hostel and auditorium. All team members have received special training in Japan and continue to have ongoing fellowship and training programs at ALFT’s auditorium. Knowledge sharing, emphasis on teamwork, and innovative incentivisation programs ensures a strong, experienced and motivated team is at the helm of operations.

“Visiting dignitaries and representatives of multinationals are amazed at the size, scope, and sophistication levels of our operation. We have a policy of total transparency and allow all our clients to witness the inner workings of our factory any time they want to visit,” said Chathura Jayatissa.

The organisation is all set to grow its operations to meet sustainability, and customisation needs of the market. ALFT’s expansion into new ventures is based on its main vision to not only reduce Sri Lanka’s import burden through supporting local businesses but also meet Sri Lanka’s export ambitions in the future.