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Idea Group Ltd. that offers a total solution for roof thatching and home interior décor via ‘Sivilima’ showrooms is keen on contributing towards the upliftment of Sri Lanka Cricket. The company recently offered sponsorships for ‘Nidahas Trophy’ – three nation international cricket tournament and ‘Richmond-Mahinda’ cricket encounter in Galle.
‘Nidahas Trophy 20-20’ three nation international cricket tournament was held at the R. Premadasa cricket stadium in Colombo between Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India. This was one ‘Perimeter Board’ international cricket tourney that Idea Group Ltd. has sponsored.
Richmond-Mahinda annual cricket encounter is also known as the ‘Battle of the lovers’ and it was held this time for the 113th year. Idea Group fully sponsored the cricket match. It was held at Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Idea Group Ltd. CEO/Managing Director Sampath Mayakaduwa speaking on the company’s generous sponsorships on Sri Lanka Cricket said Idea Group is always bound to carry out creative and constructive activities that are socially responsible.
“We are a company that is conquering the international market. Sri Lanka Cricket is also focused on stably positioning our country on the world map. We especially sponsored 113th Richmond-Mahinda cricket match in Galle because we could catalyse the absorption of more new blood to the international matches by encouraging young school cricketers with immense potential. In future, Idea Group hopes to continue the provision of sponsorships to international cricket tournaments.”
In 2012, Idea group diversified its business periphery to unveil ‘Sivilima’ network of showrooms. Within five years ‘Sivilima’ became a top-of-the-mind brand and a household name.
Being a socially responsible business, ‘Sivilima’ provides domestic and commercial markets in the country with an array of green-oriented products. Technical plans of ‘Sivilima’ product range owning 42 patent licenses are significant. Sivilima having over 400 showrooms throughout the island is the largest network of branches that a Sri Lankan company possesses which caters to people of diversified social status.
Under the Sivilima brand, i-Panel and i- Roof and an array of other related products are manufactured. Idea Group Ltd. factory situated in Katana is the largest factory in the South Asia that produces ASA Polymer thatching sheets. Idea Group also deals in hospitality trade and construction and Information Technology spheres in this country.