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SMR Consolidated clinches coveted Gold at National Industry Excellence Awards 2023
SMR Consolidated (Sena Mills and Refineries Pvt Ltd), is Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer, refiner, and exporter of edible oils and fats. In a remarkable triumph, showcasing its unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, the company clinched the coveted national-level Gold Award at the prestigious National Industry Excellence Awards 2023.
This esteemed accolade was presented to SMR Consolidated during the National Industry Awards Ceremony conducted by the Industrial Development Board (IDB), held on the 01st November at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre Colombo. The award was graciously accepted on behalf of the company by Thishan Karunasena Managing Director at SMR Consolidated.
Dimantha Nanayakkara – Head of Strategic Business Development at SMR Consolidated expressed his excitement saying, “It is truly an honour and a privilege to be acknowledged with this very prestigious award and represent the large-scale coconut sector. From our inception, we have remained steadfast in our pursuit of quality and excellence, a commitment that has made our products highly sought-after in over 50 countries worldwide. Today, in numerous international markets, we are hailed as the gold standard for quality, and we endeavour every day to maintain this reputation. Since our humble beginnings in the 1960s as a coconut oil mill, our journey has been one of consistent growth and expansion. In 1997, we inaugurated our own edible oil refinery, pioneering the use of the first continuous physical edible oil refining facility in Sri Lanka. Since then, we have led the industry in terms of quality. We take this moment to appreciate our valued customers locally and globally for their unwavering trust and faith in our products.”