AmSafe Bridport (Pvt) Ltd opens new factory at BOI’s Wathupitiwala EPZ
AmSafe Bridport ( Pvt) Ltd recently opened a new factory at Phase III at the Board of Investment ( BOI) Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone in the Gampaha district.
Amsafe Bridport ( Pvt) Ltd was established in November 2001 at Wathupitiwala and was 100 per cent British, but is now a US company. The company was originally named as Bridport Aviation.
The formal opening of the new factory included the unveiling of a plaque by Jason Abbott, President of AmSafe Bridport, the BOI said in a media release.
Ms. Chandani Ekanayake, General Manager of AmSafe Bridport’s operations in Sri Lanka, briefed those present on the new development.
“The recent expansion reflects our company’s continual growth. We started with 35,000 square feet of space dedicated to production and later added another 75,000 square feet. Currently we have a staff strength of 550 employees. This recent addition of 55,000 square feet will set the stage for even more production and therefore employment, by AmSafe Bridport.”
Ms. Ekanayake also spoke of the company’s innovative and niche products. “Over the years AmSafe Bridport (Pvt) Ltd has considerably expanded and diversified the range of the products manufactured by the company. We began with cargo pallet net sub- assemblies but are now the world leader in this product, with most international airlines being our clients. We now dominate the manufacture and supply of cargo pallet nets and tie down straps. “We have now embarked in producing more complex products, many which have been developed in Sri Lanka. These include a fire containment cover that can withstand 815oC of heat.” The new facility is a US$ 2.3 million investment.
Ms. Chandani Ekanayake, General Manager of AmSafe Bridport’s operations in Sri Lanka, briefed those present on the new development.