Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC celebrates 50 years of business

Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC which began in 1967 as the pioneer wooden flooring company in Sri Lanka, celebrates 50 years in 2017, marking this event recently with a celebratory event.

A five-time recipient of the prestigious Presidential Export Award for ‘Excellence in the Wood sector’, the industry pioneer’s journey has been a trailblazing one interspersed with significant milestones.

A media release said the Golden Jubilee celebration commemorated Swisstek’s dynamic history while longstanding employees of the company were felicitated and recognized at the event. The emblem marking its 50th anniversary was unveiled in the presence of dignitaries, guests, partners and well-wishers at the celebrations.

“Half a century ago Swisstek embarked on a mission. It pledged to exceed customer demands through quality products and fulfil the aspirations of its employees and shareholders. Fifty years later, the company has grown from its humble beginnings and continues to adhere to the highest quality and customer satisfaction. Swisstek has strengthened its core business and strategically expanded its product portfolio with the support and trust placed in the company by its stakeholders,” said Mahendra Jayasekera, Managing Director - Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC.

In recent times the company has expanded its core business from manufacture and sale of wooden flooring to manufacture and sale of Tile Grout and Tile Mortar. It also supplies Decorative Pebbles, Skim Coat and Tile Cleaner products in its diverse product range while aluminium products by its subsidiary are marketed under the brand name ‘Swisstek Aluminium’.

Swisstek has pioneered many firsts in Sri Lanka and has been recognized through numerous awards. Swisstek was the first company to introduce rubber wood to the international market in 1987 and 1996. It was the first company to obtain the Forest Stewardship Council certificate for the sustainable use of rubber wood.

Formerly known as Parquet (Ceylon) PLC, Swisstek is a member of Lanka Walltiles Group of Companies since 2003 and exports to UK, USA, Australia, Europe and many parts of Asia.