Delphi VP opens McShaw Automotive’s new showroom in Colombo

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McShaw Automotive Ltd., a joint venture between two leading corporates Mclarens Holdings Ltd and Shaw Wallace Ceylon Ltd opened its first dedicated showroom yesterday under the distinguished patronage of Delphi Product and Service Solutions (DPSS) Asia Pacific Managing Director and Delphi China Vice President Dominic Seto.

Also present at the opening were representatives of Delphi: Indian Subcontinent Country Director Faisal Matin and SAARC Countries Business Development Manager Bimal R. Satyan.

Situated on the ground floor of ‘Renuka Building’ at Dr. Danister de Silva Mawatha (Baseline Road), the new showroom also houses McShaw’s corporate office, thereby enabling a smooth flow of operations in all aspects.

“Despite the slowdown in the automotive sector, the aftermarket segment is indeed poised for further growth,” said Seto at the opening. “There will always be sufficient demand for aftermarket auto components and Delphi is hoping to tap into this segment with a wide range of products on offer. I am confident that our partnership with McShaw Automotive Ltd and our combined synergies will enhance the greatness this sector promises,” he added.

Delphi is a leading global supplier of electronics and technologies for automotive, commercial vehicle and other market segments. Operating major technical centres, manufacturing sites and customer support facilities in 30 countries, Delphi delivers real-world innovations that make products smarter and safer as well as more powerful and efficient

McShaw Automotive Ltd’s product portfolio boasts of some of the trusted brands sought after by motorists and recommended by leading auto shops and mechanics. Among the brands are Mobil lubricants, Delphi Lockheed brake oil and leading tyre brands such as Avon, Ornet, Dunlop, Grip and Pioneer plus a host of other automotive-related products.

McShaw Automotive Ltd has a team of over 100 personnel in the automotive sector and covers the segments of key accounts, nominated dealers, direct dealers, franchise car dealers, service stations, fuel stations, retailers, spare part shops, individual workshops and franchise workshops.

The Board of Directors for McShaw Automotive Ltd comprises Rohan de Silva, Dr. Ranjit Rajiyah, Shamindra Rajiyah, Dinesh Jayawardana, Shehara Jayawardana, Indu Rajiyah, Hemantha Varnasooriya, Bri Ponnambalam, Vasantha Kumara and Palitha Gunathilake.