Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Richard Pieris export sector wins 3 awards at NCE Export Awards

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Richard Pieris export sector which consists of Richard Pieris Natural Foams Ltd and Maskeliya Tea Gardens Ceylon

Ltd lead by Dr. Sena Yaddehige, made a remarkable impact during the 26th Annual National Chamber of Exports of Sri Lanka (NCE) Export Awards by clinching three major awards recently.

At a glamorous awards night which took place at Shangri-la Colombo, Richard Pieris Natural Foams Ltd, was adjudged the runner-up in the Most Outstandin­g Exporter category.

A shining jewel in the prestigiou­s Richard Pieris and Company Ltd, (Arpico) family which is one of the leading bluechip conglomera­tes in Sri Lanka, Richard Pieris Natural Foams Ltd, also clinched the Gold in the Extra Large Category (Rubber sub sector). Richard Pieris Exports PLC added more glamour to the group’s accolades by winning the Gold award in the Large Category (Rubber sub sector) to complete a treble for the Arpico Group at the gala night.

Richard Pieris Natural Foams Ltd, manufactur­es 100 percent natural latex foam products for the internatio­nal market and is one of the major contributo­rs to the country’s economy. Recognised as one of the biggest players when it comes to manufactur­ing natural latex foam, the company carries out its production from the state-of-the-art factory located at the Free Trade Zone in Biyagama.

Their world class line-up of latex foam products includes natural latex foam mattresses, toppers, pillows, and their wellestabl­ished export market covers North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, South East Asia, China and India in addition to the South Asian region.

Richard Pieris Exports PLC (RPE) is the pioneer in manufactur­ing and exporting rubber mats for numerous applicatio­ns with highest quality standards. RPE manufactur­e a range of rubber products including food grade jar sealing rings, crutch tips, rubber shoe soles and specialise­d rubber products for the US, European and the Asia Pacific markets since its inception in 1983.

One of the most prominent manufactur­ers and exporters in the region, Richard Pieris Exports is one of the largest and most diversifie­d blue chip corporate entities in Sri Lanka. RPE is an ISO 9001 2015 certified company and have obtained a number of certificat­ions and awards during its journey over three decades.

Companies which are part of the Arpico family have emerged victorious at the prestigiou­s NCE Awards on a number of occasions over the years, highlighti­ng their true class as prominent players in Sri Lanka’s export sector.

 ??  ?? Shaminda Yaddehige receiving the award at 26th Annual NCE Export Awards 2018
Shaminda Yaddehige receiving the award at 26th Annual NCE Export Awards 2018
 ??  ?? Richard Pieris and Company PLC Chairman/md/ceo Dr. Sena Yaddehige
Richard Pieris and Company PLC Chairman/md/ceo Dr. Sena Yaddehige

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