Sithara awarded ISO 14001 (Environment) and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) Management System Certifications

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From left: Consultant Nuwan Tharaka, Asst. Manager – Tech Services Gayantha Perera, Bureau Veritas Marketing Manager Subash De Silva, Country General Manager Shan Nanayakkara, GM – Operations / QHSE Manager H.B. Anandaratne, AGM – Sales and Marketing Shammi Gunasekara, Production Manager Mahesh Abeysinghe

Sithara Ltd., the pioneer of printing ink manufacturing in Sri Lanka, has recently been awarded ISO 14001(Environment) and ISO 45001(Health and Safety) Management System Certifications by Bureau Veritas Lanka Ltd. This significant achievement reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and the health and safety of its employees. Established in 1964 by visionary entrepreneur and strategist C.E.L. Wickremesinghe, Sithara was founded with the mission of producing high-quality printing inks in Sri Lanka, reducing reliance on imports from European and Japanese markets. From its inception, the company has maintained a strong focus on research and development, continuously adopting and embracing advanced technologies to stay ahead of industry trends.

Over the years, Sithara has evolved into an industry leader, offering the most extensive range of printing inks developed and manufactured locally. The company’s steadfast dedication to quality, supported by cutting-edge laboratory testing equipment, has been instrumental in its success. Through its commitment to technological innovation and quality excellence, Sithara has established a winning strategy, securing its presence across all market segments. The company’s achievements have been recognised through numerous awards and certifications, including: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification, Bronze Award at the CNCI Achiever Awards for Industrial Excellence, ‘OK Compost Home’ Certification for compostable inks, Merit Award at the Sri Lanka National Quality Awards (2022). These accomplishments further underscore Sithara’s leadership in the printing ink industry and its dedication to sustainable, high-quality manufacturing.

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