Sirio Ltd recognised at Presidential Export Awards 2018/19

Sirio Ltd, a leading manufacturer of lingerie and swimwear to the European market operating under the flagship of Italybased Calzedonia S.p.A, was recently recognised with a Merit Award in the ‘Apparel’ sector at the 23rd Presidential Export Awards.

Initiated by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the event was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, with the guidance of Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama and Deputy MinisterDevelopment Strategies and International Trade Nalin Bandara, and the leadership of EDB’s Chairperson and CEO Indira Malwatte.

It recognises the excellence of exporters for the year 2018/19 based on their performance towards exports, financial growth, job creation, market diversification and related value additions. “We are delighted to have been recognized for our contribution towards Sri Lanka’s export economy. We share this success with our highly productive and dedicated employees,” noted Felix A. Fernando, CEO/Director, Sirio Ltd, in a media release.

Its sister company Benji Ltd based in Bingiriya was also awarded with a merit at this year’s event. Benji Ltd produces lingerie and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. Other locally associated companies include Omega Line Ltd, Alpha Apparels Ltd, and Vavuniya Apparels. The entire workforce exceeds 13,000 employees overall.

Sirio Ltd contributes over US$55 million to Sri Lanka’s export revenue and places importance on the growth and wellbeing of its 2,250 employees.