Mackwoods marks 170 years of empowering Sri Lanka

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The Mackwoods Group established in 1841, with over 170 years of business experience, has the distinction of being the second oldest mercantile firm in Sri Lanka. Mackwoods is synonymous with integrity, stability and diversity both locally and internationally.

The Mackwoods Group has, over the years, consolidated its position as a diversified conglomerate, with a strong presence in several key sectors of the Sri Lankan economy, and built a network of partners both global and local, at all levels of stratification. The Mackwoods Group of Companies provides employment to over 8,000 individuals and has a land base of 27,000 acres.

Today the Group empowers Sri Lanka through its core business areas of power and energy, healthcare, agri business, plantations, industry, information technology, leisure, infrastructure development, real estate and financial services, engaging in import and export trading, manufacturing and as a service provider.

The Group activities touch diverse segments of society providing high quality products and services through continuous development of its existing business and selective diversification. Whilst empowering Sri Lanka and enriching the lives of the society, Mackwoods is mindful of its obligations to its customers, shareholders and employees. Conscious of its responsibilities towards the community and environment, it works closely with the communities it serves.

Mackwoods epitomises a unique story of success, not merely of survival, but of positive growth spanning the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. As the Group looks ahead to the future, it takes a further step by inviting the people of Sri Lanka to participate in its 170 year heritage through the Initial Public Offering of its subsidiary Mackwoods Energy Limited.

The Mackwoods Group continues to forge ahead and its theme ‘Tradition with Vision’ exemplifies the driving force which has enabled the business to survive the many vicissitudes since its founding 170 years ago. A Group with a great tradition in the past, meeting the future with vision and confidence.