LAUGFS Rubber ‘Runner-up for Most Outstanding Exporter – Overall’

LAUGFS Rubber, a subsidiary of LAUGFS Holdings, has announced its exceptional achievement in winning the prestigious 'Runner-up for Most Outstanding Exporter – Overall', as well as the Gold award for the third consecutive year in the 'Rubber Tyre & Accessories Sector' at the 31st NCE Annual Exports Awards 2023.

This remarkable feat further solidifies LAUGFS Rubber's position as one of the leaders in the solid rubber tyres industry. This year's prestigious recognition received by LAUGFS Rubber comes after last year's win as the Most Outstanding Exporter – Overall, the company said in a media release.

Speaking at the event, LAUGFS Rubber Chief Executive Officer, Chinthaka Wegapitiya, stated, "Receiving the runner-up for most outstanding exporter - overall stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the rubber industry and underscores our dedication to delivering top-tier products to our customers worldwide.”

To secure these prestigious awards, LAUGFS Rubber successfully navigated a comprehensive evaluation, scrutinised across diverse criteria such as financial performance over the past three years, export statistics, value additions, foreign exchange earnings, effective management techniques, branding strategies, innovativeness in product, process, service, and market, as well as research and development initiatives.

Operating under the name LAUGFS Corporation (Rubber) Ltd, the company has been manufacturing industrial solid tires since 2008. With subsidiaries in the US (LAUGFS USA LLC) and Europe (LAUGFS EUROPE B.V), its robust infrastructure, including warehouses and distribution points, ensures efficient service to meet growing demands in 45 countries across five continents.

LAUGFS Rubber upholds international best practices with a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly manufacturing facility. Given its strong commitment to quality and environmentally sound manufacturing practices, the company has received the ISO 9001-2015 certification for policy management, ISO 50001-2011 certification for energy management and ISO 14001-2015 for environment management and ethical trading certification. The company's product portfolio includes material handling, construction applications, ground equipment, mining and custom-made tires to meet specific client needs, renowned for their exceptional durability.