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Browns Group Chief Operating Officer – Automotive and Hardware Cluster Ajith De Silva (left) receives the authorisation certificate from Sri Lanka Standards Institution Director General Dr. Siddhika G. Senaratne. Others from left Browns Chief Manager – Business Operations Rasika Ponnamperuma, Assistant General Manager – Service Operations Nihal Panditha, SLSI Deputy Director General B.G.D. Neelakanthi, Deputy Director General Eng. Suananda Fernando, Director – Quality Assurance Wickrama Gunawardane and Deputy Director – Quality Assurance Eng. Dammika Rathnayake
Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s automotive sector, Browns has become the first entity in the country to receive the Overseas Manufacturing Authorisation from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) for the importation of motorcycle batteries.
Browns Group Chief Operating Officer – Automotive and Hardware Cluster Ajith De Silva said: “Securing this first-of-its-kind authorisation from SLSI is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality. With Yoshido, we are not merely importing batteries; we are introducing world-class technology that has been independently verified to meet the performance requirements and environmental conditions of Sri Lankan riders. This recognition further strengthens our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality products to the local market.”
The manufacturing facility underwent a comprehensive audit by SLSI, with product conformity successfully verified against the relevant Sri Lankan Standards, ensuring compliance with stringent quality and performance requirements.
Beyond its verified quality, Yoshido has established itself as a leader in the motorcycle battery segment through its extensive product portfolio. The brand offers the country’s largest and most comprehensive motorcycle battery range, consisting of 13 distinct battery types. This extensive lineup ensures compatibility with virtually every motorcycle model currently operating on Sri Lankan roads, catering to a broad and diverse customer base.
With this new SLSI authorisation, Browns further reinforces its position as an industry pioneer, providing Sri Lankan motorcyclists with enhanced reliability, safety, and the assurance of internationally benchmarked quality standards through Yoshido motorcycle batteries.
Established in 1875, Browns has evolved into one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and diversified conglomerates. Today, the Group manages a fast-growing portfolio of businesses across key sectors including automotive, power generation, agriculture and plantations, pharmaceuticals, investments, marine, manufacturing, and leisure, continuing to drive innovation and value creation across the country.
