Swisstek makes history as first tile adhesive and tile grout brand to obtain SLS

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From left: The SLSI team comprising Assistant Director Sashika Roshani, Senior Deputy Director A.P. Kandage, Director (Product Certification) Priyanga Perera and SLSI Director General/CEO Dr. Siddika Senarath handing over the certification to the Swisstek Ceylon team led by Managing Director Mahendra Jayasekera, Chief Operating Officer Tyrell Roche, General Manager – Marketing Shirley Mahendra, AGM – Plant and Technical Wajira Nanayakkara and Asst. Manager Quality Assurance Sudilma Harshani

Renowned Sri Lankan brand offering world class finishing solutions since 1967, Swisstek Ceylon PLC recently obtained Sri Lanka Standards Institute Certification (SLS) for five of its market-leading products.

Among the five products affirmed by the country’s apex body for standardisation are three types of tile adhesives, namely, Super Tile Adhesive (mortar), Super Plus Tile Adhesive (mortar) and Ultra Grip Tile Adhesive (mortar), and two types of tile grout, namely, Super Polymer Tile Grout and Polymer Modified Tile Grout.

Swisstek Ceylon PLC is the first brand in its market category to obtain the SLS certification which serves to illustrate the organisation’s commitment for quality. In 2015 Swisstek obtained the ISO 9001 certification for its manufacturing processes and has since invested over Rs. 170 million to upgrade its facilities and optimise output; as a result, in the 2020/2021 financial year the company’s production capacity soared by 22%.

Commenting on the milestone, Swisstek Ceylon PLC Managing Director J.A.P.M. Jayasekara said: “The certification serves to formalise the overwhelmingly positive feedback we consistently receive from industry experts and customers alike. In terms of what lies ahead, Swisstek intends to focus on consolidating its market position as the pioneer in innovation and quality through research and development. Despite the economic downturn triggered by the global pandemic, we are hopeful Swisstek Ceylon Plc will continue to be resilient as it did in the 2020/2021 financial year.”

Jayasekara further commented that the organisation was prepared to face the forthcoming financial year with greater confidence based on experience and learnings from the previous year. “We will continue to strengthen our operating model by driving greater efficiencies, strengthening our distribution channels while exploring new growth opportunities in the ‘new normal’. Innovation will remain a hallmark of our brand and a key element of our customer value proposition.”

At present Swisstek Ceylon PLC has an extensive network of 22 distributors and 2,000 dealers including 60+ Lanka Tiles showrooms island-wide. The group has a comprehensive portfolio of over 25 products in 10 categories and contributes significantly to the economy by being one of Sri Lanka’s largest exporters thus foreign exchange earners while also generating hundreds of direct and indirect employment opportunities.

Furthermore, Swisstek Ceylon PLC is committed to incorporating environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and ensuring responsible consumption of resources to reduce environmental footprint.