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Tube Plant General Manager Harsha Karunaratne, Macbertan Director and CEO Cheminda Amarasinghe, Senior Supervisor M.G.M. Mubarak and Macbertan Managing Director Ramani Ponnambalam
Tube Plant General Manager Harsha Karunaratne, Macbertan Director and CEO Cheminda Amarasinghe, Senior Supervisor M.G.M. Mubarak and Macbertan Managing Director Ramani Ponnambalam
Macbertan Ltd. marked its 20th milestone in company history by recognising long service employees at an awards ceremony held recently at Hotel Palm Village. It was a function filled with glamour, where long service employees were rewarded for their contribution to the company.
Longstanding customers of Macbertan, some of whom had been doing business with the company from the inception were also recognised.
Macbertan Ltd. Founder Managing Director and McLarens Group current Chairman Rohan De Silva was recognised for his vision and entrepreneurship by the shareholders who presented him with a plaque of appreciation.
Past directors and management of Macbertan who had contributed to taking the company forward were also among the distinguished invitees.
Launched in the year 1997, Macbertan is a joint business venture of McLarens Holdings Ltd., Alliance Finance Co. PLC and two individual shareholders. Beginning its operations Macbertan Ltd. pioneered the manufacture of expanded polyethylene foam products and polyethylene air bubble sheets in Sri Lanka.
The company launched its prestigious product range of McFoam, McFoil, McFoil Ultra and McWrap which became popular brand names in quick succession. Revolutionising the Sri Lankan market, these products are mainly used for thermal and impact insulation and have limitless applications.
The company expanded its production line by introducing a manufacturing facility that manufactures ABL and PBL tubes of high quality standards, in Sri Lanka.
McLarens Group Chairman Rohan De Silva being appreciated as the founder of the company by Bri Ponnambalam and Romani De Silva on behalf of shareholders
Under business diversification plans of the board and to
fulfil company vision of been insulation and roofing solutions provider to the nation, investments 
were made to set up manufacturing facilities for steel roofing sheets, cladding sheets and accessories. The new addition to Macbertan’s product portfolio is manufacturing of PVC Synthetic Roofing Tiles
which ideally suit virtually any type of shelter.
Macbertan’s latest Investment is in a JV Company with Pidilite International to manufacture Fevicol Adhesives in Sri Lanka.
Addressing the gathering at the awards ceremony Macbertan Director/CEO Cheminda Amarasinghe highlighted key achievements of the company and thanked all the stakeholders behind the company’s success story of 20 years. He said that the company believes that all these innovations were made possible due to its commitment towards quality, environment, occupational health and safety of its own workforce.
Managing Director Ramani Ponnambalam in her address said, “As an organisation, we are thankful to our shareholders, directors and employees for sharing the vision and mission of Macbertan.” We also extend our sincere gratitude to our valued customers for their loyal patronage.
The event was concluded with dinner and entertainment for around 300 invitees.
