MR and OLEX Projects host ‘MR Customer Day’ in Sri Lanka

 Power and Energy industry experts discuss emerging trends in power transmission at Customer Day 2025

From left: MR Area Sales Engineer – India and Sri Lanka Rebecca Dewes, Germany Head of Sales – Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Iran Sebastian Daiser, Director of Sales – Power Quality Projects Ingo Ziemke, Director Sales Thorsten Stohr, OLEX Chairman Shridharan Suppiah, and Managing Director Samantha Galagama

Introducing MR products at MR Customer Day

• Reinforces commitment to the excellence of Sri Lanka’s evolving power sector

Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH (MR), a global leader in transformer tap-change technology, hosted successfully in collaboration with OLEX Projects a ‘MR Customer Day’ at The King’s Court, Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo. The event brought together key stakeholders from Sri Lanka’s power and renewable energy sectors, including experts from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Lanka Electricity Company (LECO), private sector leaders, independent power providers, and the Ministry of Power.

The gathering served as a vital platform for industry professionals to discuss the future of Sri Lanka’s energy landscape, focusing on the latest advancements in transformer technology and sustainable power solutions. MR showcased cutting-edge innovations aimed at enhancing grid efficiency, stability, and reliability.

Attendees gained firsthand insights into MR’s pioneering solutions, including the transformer digitalisation and a vacuum tap-changer called ECOTAP VPD, which is setting a new standard in maintenance-free distribution grid planning. The event featured technical presentations, product demonstrations, and discussions on emerging trends in power transmission, reinforcing MR’s role as a key player in Sri Lanka’s energy infrastructure.

An On-Load Tap Changer (OLTC) in a power transformer is a device that regulates voltage levels by adjusting transformer winding taps without interrupting power flow, ensuring stable voltage supply in response to grid fluctuations. With MR leading the way, MR OLTCs regulate approximately 50% of the world’s electricity. As a trusted global innovator, MR’s products are the backbone of reliable and efficient power transmission systems. Their premium OLTC solutions are designed for precision, durability, and continuous performance, ensuring optimal voltage control in ever-evolving grid conditions.

“As the global leader in On-Load Tap Changer technology, MR is committed to empowering Sri Lanka’s energy sector with reliable and innovative solutions,” said MR Sales Engineer Rebecca Dewes. “Our collaboration with OLEX Projects strengthens our ability to deliver world-class technology tailored to Sri Lanka’s power requirements, ensuring a stable and sustainable energy future.”

With over 97% of Sri Lanka’s population receiving electricity through MR’s OLTC technology, the company has been a trusted partner in the country’s power sector for more than three decades. Through its collaboration with OLEX Projects, MR continues to deliver world-class solutions tailored to Sri Lanka’s evolving energy needs. OLEX, a leading provider of power system solutions, brings local expertise and engineering excellence, ensuring seamless implementation of MR’s advanced technologies.

“OLEX is proud to partner with MR, a name synonymous with excellence in power technology,” said OLEX Projects Chairman Shri Suppiah. “Together, we are not only enhancing Sri Lanka’s power infrastructure but also driving innovation and efficiency across the sector. This event reaffirms our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support the country’s growing energy demands.”

The MR Customer Day reaffirmed the shared commitment of MR and OLEX to driving innovation, quality, and sustainability in the power sector. By integrating global expertise with local insights, the two companies are at the forefront of enhancing Sri Lanka’s energy infrastructure, ensuring efficiency and reliability for years to come. As the industry looks towards a more sustainable future, MR and OLEX Projects remain dedicated to empowering Sri Lanka’s power sector with innovative, high-performance solutions that meet the country’s growing energy demands.

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