Dankotuwa Porcelain shines at NCE Export Awards 2017

From left: Dankotuwa Porcelain and Royal Fernwood PorcelainConsultant – InternationalMarketing Consultant Shahnooz Ozeer, DankotuwaPorcelain AGM Production Vinoba Seneviratna, Dankotuwa Porcelain Chief Marketing Officer Shevanthi De Alwis, NCEImmediate Past President Sarada De Silva, Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Deputy Manager ExportsChathurangani Perera, Maliban Biscuit Manufactories General Manager ExportsAshoka Pereraand Minister of Primary IndustriesDaya Gamage

Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC., Sri Lanka’s premier manufacturer of porcelain tableware recently announced that the company was adjudged winner of the Gold award in the large scale industrial sector for Ceramics and Porcelain products category at the recently concluded NCE Export Awards 2017.  

Awarded by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), this accolade is one of many that the company has won over its 34 years of rich heritage and plating of gastronomy in Sri Lanka and over the world. 

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has been conducting the NCE Export Awards for the past 25 years with the objective of recognising and rewarding the excellence of Sri Lankan Exporters who have marked Sri Lanka’s presence in the international market arena through the manufacturing and marketing of local products to global standards. 

Evaluation of applicants and selection of award winners are usually conducted by a technical panel of professionals who bring in expertise and experiences from various industries related to exports. This year’s ceremony was conducted with great pomp and flair, with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Chief Guest whileMinister of Primary IndustriesDaya Gamage, Minister for Provincial Councils and Local GovernmentFaiszer Musthapha and Deputy Minister of Policy Planning and Economic Development Dr. Harsha de Silvawere present as special guests. 

Dankotuwa Porcelain has earned for the company a reputation for being the best in Asia, Europe and the US. As such, the company continues to maintain a broad global client base for brands such as Macy’s Department Stores, Debenhams, Portmerion, Oneida, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Jashanmal, Jumbo Retail, Joules, Crate & Barrel, Country Road, Laduree, Tchibo, Notneutral, XXX Lutz, Lenox, Porsgrund, Fischer, Ritzenhoff, Migross, Ripley, Thun, Narumi,  El Corte Ingles, Berghoff, Yalco, Weissesstal and Galeria Kaufhof.

Known across the world for achieving a remarkable whiteness, that radiates a sense of pristine beauty, Dankotuwa Porcelain was the only Sri Lankan porcelain manufacturer to be recognized by the European Union through their European Product Design Awards (ePDA) 2017. With these high whiteness levels and luxurious gold and platinum designs have made Dankotuwa Porcelain the preferred choice whether it is for extravagant indulgences or smaller tokens of appreciation, catering to the diversity of the international palate within the scope of casual eating to high-end dinner services.

Commenting on their achievement, Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC Chief Executive Officer Wasaba Jayasekara stated: “It is with great pride that we acknowledge this accolade. Over the years, Dankotuwa Porcelain has designed, developed and mastered the art of producing innovative world-class tableware. It is our sense of creativity, the design techniques used and developing a quality product with exquisite designs that has given us the opportunity to enjoy a diverse customer base from various parts of the world. This feat is testament to our dedication, passion and attention to detail and the reason as to why Dankotuwa Porcelain is a leading exporter of tableware in Sri Lanka.”

Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC., a subsidiary of Lanka Century Investments PLC commenced its commercial operations in 1984. From superior glazing technologies, personalised designs and endless options, Dankotuwa Porcelain continues to create timeless and modern collection of porcelainware that expresses exclusive dining experience for every occasion.

Dakotuwa Procelain is safe for all aspects of dining as the raw materials used for the white products are lead and cadmium safe (based on international standards such as ISO 6486 – 1:1999, ISO 6486 – 2:1999, ASTM C 738 – 94 (Re-approved 2016) and   California Proposition 65 Compliance).

The company has the unparalleled distinction of being the first tableware manufacturer in Sri Lanka to obtain ISO 9001/2008 certification, thus maintaining high quality standards where products can be used in a microwave or a dishwasher. 

Within the milieu of growth company is currently in the process of qualifying for Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) Monitoring System accreditation, which demonstrates the company’s commitment towards maintaining overall social standards while conducting its business.