Flexiprint: A Top Ten triumph, a silver standard of excellence and a legacy that inspires

Sathis Abeywickrama receiving the top 10 award

Sathis Abeywickrama receiving Silver award 

Flexiprint Team 

Sri Lankan manufacturing excellence recognised at the CNCI Achiever Awards 2026

In a proud celebration of industrial excellence, innovation and national achievement, Flexiprint Ltd., secured two prestigious accolades at the CNCI Achiever Awards 2026, held at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, on the evening of 15 October 2026. The company received the Silver Award in the National Level Manufacturing Sector – Extra Large Category and was recognised with a Top Ten Award, reinforcing its position as a leading force in Sri Lanka’s printing and packaging industry.

These accolades represent far more than trophies. They recognise a company built on entrepreneurial vision, technological advancement, manufacturing expertise and customer trust. This achievement belongs to the entire Flexiprint family its sales and marketing teams, management, skilled workforce, operational personnel and stakeholders. Above all, it reflects the confidence of customers in Sri Lanka and international markets, whose continued partnership has been instrumental in the company’s growth.

From a local vision to international recognition

Founded by Managing Director Sathis Abeywickrama, Flexiprint was built on an understanding of the specialised printing requirements of Sri Lanka’s tea industry. Recognising the need for reliable, high-quality tea packaging components, the company invested in developing local manufacturing capabilities that could meet demanding customer specifications and international expectations.

What began as a focused response to an industry requirement has grown into a sophisticated manufacturing operation serving customers across multiple markets. Flexiprint’s journey reflects its founder’s commercial foresight, determination and commitment to building a business that competes on quality, reliability and innovation.

Rather than simply following industry developments, the company has continually sought to anticipate customer needs, embrace modern technology and expand its manufacturing capabilities. Its latest CNCI recognition stands as an encouraging endorsement of that commitment.

A trusted partner to Sri Lanka’s tea industry

Ceylon Tea is one of Sri Lanka’s most recognised export products, carrying the country’s reputation to consumers around the world. Behind every successful tea brand is a supply chain that depends on quality, consistency, presentation and timely delivery.

Flexiprint plays an important role in supporting this industry by manufacturing and supplying specialised products, including tea bag tags, tea envelopes, pyramid tea bag mesh and tags, alongside other customised printing solutions.

Although these components may be small in size, their contribution to product presentation, brand identity and packaging functionality is significant. Tea tags communicate a brand’s identity, envelopes contribute to product protection and presentation, while pyramid tea bag mesh supports the premium tea experience increasingly sought by consumers worldwide.

Flexiprint understands the precision and reliability required in this specialised field. Its manufacturing capabilities help tea producers and exporters access essential packaging components from a dependable partner that understands their requirements and the demands of international markets.

By strengthening local supply capabilities, Flexiprint contributes to the competitiveness of Sri Lankan tea businesses while supporting customers overseas who depend on consistent, high-quality production.

Beyond tea: Supporting FMCG and other brands worldwide

Flexiprint’s expertise extends well beyond the tea industry. Through its label-printing capabilities, the company serves the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector and other industries with self-adhesive labels, product labels, printed stickers and customised labelling solutions.

From everyday consumer products to specialised packaging applications, labels are a vital part of brand communication. They must combine visual appeal with printing precision, durability and consistent quality.

Flexiprint brings together technical expertise and modern production capabilities to help businesses translate their brand identities into high-quality printed materials. Its diversification reflects a forward-looking strategy: building on established strengths while responding to evolving customer requirements across industries and international markets.

For customers, the value extends beyond the finished product. It lies in having a manufacturing partner capable of understanding specifications, maintaining consistency, managing demanding production schedules and delivering dependable service.

Technology, infrastructure and internationally aligned standards

At the heart of Flexiprint’s competitiveness is its commitment to modern manufacturing. Investments in advanced printing machinery, specialised production systems, colour-management technology and quality-control processes enable the company to meet demanding production requirements while pursuing greater efficiency and consistency.

In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, manufacturers cannot afford to stand still. Customers expect higher quality, greater flexibility, shorter lead times and responsible production practices. Flexiprint recognises that sustained success requires continuous investment in machinery, infrastructure, technical knowledge and process improvement.

Technology alone, however, does not guarantee excellence. It is the combination of modern equipment, effective production, experienced personnel and rigorous quality monitoring that turns investment into performance.

The company’s emphasis on internationally recognised standards and compliance further supports its ambitions. Its published credentials include FSSC 22000 Version 6 and ISO 14001:2015, alongside PEFC related credentials and SEDEX membership. These frameworks reflect important commitments relating to food safety, environmental management, responsible sourcing and ethical business practices.

For companies serving international markets, such standards are increasingly important. Global competitiveness requires more than manufacturing capacity; it demands consistency, accountability and the ability to meet the expectations of customers and markets worldwide.

The people behind the performance

Behind every successful manufacturing operation are people whose knowledge, skill and commitment transform technology into results.

At Flexiprint, its well-trained workforce, capable machine operators, technical specialists and operational teams are central to the company’s achievements. Their contribution ensures that complex production processes are managed efficiently and that quality remains a priority at every stage.

Printing excellence requires far more than operating machinery. It demands technical understanding, attention to detail, colour judgement, troubleshooting skills and the discipline to maintain exacting standards under demanding production schedules. Equally important are the operational teams responsible for coordinating materials, production planning, quality checks, maintenance and dispatch.

Sales and marketing teams connect these capabilities with customer expectations, while management provides strategic direction and the resources required for continued progress.

Every successful order is therefore a collective accomplishment. The CNCI awards belong to everyone who contributes to Flexiprint’s performance from those who build customer relationships to those who operate machines and ensure that finished products meet required standards.

The company’s workforce deserves to share fully in this recognition.

Customer confidence: The foundation of success

In export oriented industries, a supplier’s reliability can directly influence production schedules, shipment commitments and brand reputation. Quality, service and delivery are not optional extras; they are essential to maintaining business relationships.

Flexiprint’s relationships with tea manufacturers, exporters and customers across other industries reflect the importance of dependable service and technical competence. Its international reach demonstrates the opportunities available to Sri Lankan manufacturers that combine quality, capacity, responsiveness and value.

These relationships are the result of coordinated effort across the organisation. The sales and marketing teams deserve particular recognition for developing partnerships, understanding changing market requirements and translating customer expectations into manufacturing opportunities. Production and operational personnel, in turn, work to fulfil those commitments.

The contribution of customers must never be understated. Their trust, loyalty and continued business have helped create opportunities for investment, employment, innovation and growth. Flexiprint’s achievement is, in every sense, a shared success with its customers in Sri Lanka and around the world.

A founder’s vision and a legacy carried forward

Flexiprint’s journey is inseparable from the vision of its founder and Managing Director, Sathis Abeywickrama. His entrepreneurial foresight helped identify an opportunity in a strategically important export industry and turn it into a specialised manufacturing business with ambitions beyond the domestic market.

His leadership has been instrumental in establishing a culture centred on customer service, technical expertise, investment and continuous improvement. His philosophy recognises that lasting business success depends on more than commercial performance: it requires committed people, dependable partnerships and the willingness to keep moving forward.

Mr. Abeywickrama has previously emphasised the importance of careful planning, hard work and the dedication of the team, together with the trust customers have placed in Flexiprint over the years. That collective approach remains central to the company’s continuing progress.

Equally significant is the continuation of this legacy through his son, Isuru Abeywickrama. Carrying forward the foundations established by his father, he represents an important part of Flexiprint’s next chapter.

A legacy is not simply about preserving past achievements. It is about respecting the principles that created success while adapting to a changing business environment. For Flexiprint, that means embracing new technologies, developing talent, strengthening customer partnerships and exploring opportunities in evolving printing and packaging markets.

The company’s future will be shaped by its ability to combine the strength of its established reputation with the fresh thinking required for continued growth.

A proud milestone and a platform for greater success

The CNCI Achiever Awards 2026 mark an important milestone for Flexiprint and recognise the collective effort behind its progress. They honour the founder’s vision, the leadership carrying that vision forward, the commitment of management, the contribution of sales and marketing teams, the expertise of machine operators and operational personnel, and the support of its wider stakeholder network.

Most importantly, they celebrate the customers whose confidence has helped shape the company’s journey.

For Sri Lanka, Flexiprint’s achievement is also a reminder of the value of investing in specialised local manufacturing, skilled employment, modern infrastructure and export-oriented capabilities.

Yet the real measure of these awards will be what follows: the quality of products manufactured, the promises fulfilled, the people developed, the relationships strengthened and the standards upheld.

Two prestigious recognitions. One united team. A legacy built on vision. A future driven by innovation and customer confidence.

Flexiprint has every reason to celebrate this achievement with pride. It has demonstrated the strength of Sri Lankan manufacturing and reaffirmed its ambition to serve customers at home and across the globe.

Flexiprint, proudly Sri Lankan, globally connected, and relentlessly committed to excellence.