Brown & Company opens dedicated facility for hybrid vehicles
Brown & Company PLC is one of the most diversified entities in Sri Lanka with over 50 subsidiaries and associates focused on trading and strategic investments.
Established in 1875, Browns is today a blue-chip conglomerate, renowned as a pioneer in multiple sectors ranging from automotive batteries to agriculture. With over 142 years of trust and reliability, Browns has become a household name amongst the diverse Sri Lankan communities. The Battery division which is one of the strategic business units of Browns, markets and distributes some of the world’s leading battery brands including Exide, Lucas and Dagenite automotive batteries. Browns Battery which has been in the local battery business for the past 60 years, boasts almost a 70 percent market share in the industrial and automotive batteries market of Sri Lanka.attuned to the pioneering spirit, the Browns Battery division has ventured into servicing the hybrid and electric vehicle market with the launch of its latest state-of-the-art facility named, ‘Browns Hybrid Care’ located in the heart of Colombo, offering hybrid and electric vehicle owners a reliable, all-inclusive service that is truly unmatched.
Automotive technology has seen rapid changes during the past decade with manufacturers racing to introduce highly efficient, eco-friendly solutions coupled with power and comfort. The result - hybrid and electric vehicles. With the market opting for more fuel efficiency and eco-friendly solutions, hybrid and electric vehicles have significantly grown in demand from zero units in 2012 to approximately 125,000 units in 2017.
Having recognised this surge in demand and the need for specialized care in the hybrid and electric Vehicles market category, Browns unveiled Browns Hybrid Care, a facility which is geared to provide a unique and customer-centric solution to its patrons, combining the best of expertise and state-of-theart American technology. The staff at Browns Hybrid Care is equipped with the latest tools and technology, as well as the technical skills in order to perform the highest quality services dedicated to hybrids and electric vehicles. Browns Hybrid Care is at the forefront of hybrid vehicle care in the country, offering a plethora of revolutionized automobile care solutions. The facility specializes in offering testing and diagnostics, related to hybrid and electric vehicle systems, hybrid battery re-energizing, balancing, rebuilding and replacement, other hybrid related services as well as general vehicle maintenance and related services. Browns Hybrid Care is aptly equipped to provide these solutions responsibly with speed and efficiency. “Browns Hybrid Care is the latest business venture from Browns keeping the needs of the customer in mind and offering them the country’s best in technology and expertise. We at Browns Hybrid Care is focused on the hybrid system related services, especially, hybrid battery re-energizing, balancing, rebuilding and replacement using state-of-the-art American technology”, said Ajith De Silva, General Manager of Browns Battery Division. He added, “Our goal is to provide the best possible service to our customers, hence, we have designed a unique lounge area equipped with air conditioning, HDMI TV, coffee percolator and even foot massages so that our customers can experience total comfort and ease while they wait for their vehicles to be serviced and taken care of”. Further, he invited all Hybrid vehicle users to visit the all new Browns Hybrid Care Service Centre and experience world class service at Kynsey Road, Borella.
The grand opening ceremony of Browns Hybrid Care was held on August 14th at Kynsey Road, Borella, with the presence of leading personalities in the motoring industry as well as delegates from the media.