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Swisstek Aluminium certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in Sri Lanka
Swisstek Aluminium Ltd was certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work in Sri Lanka. Swisstek Aluminium Ltd earned this credential based on the extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys conducted by Great Place to Work Sri Lanka. A great workplace is one in which employees, no matter who they are and what they do for the organization, have a consistently positive experience of trusting their leaders, enjoying the people they work with, and having pride in what they do. Driven by its values, Swisstek Aluminium Ltd is known by its employees as an organization that fosters respect, trust, and fairness.
Mahendra Jayasekera, Managing Director of Lanka Wall Tiles group stated with regard to this recent recognition- “Swisstek Aluminium has been consistently serving the public for over the 12 years with products of unmatched quality and consistency. The long-standing success of the company is entirely attributed to our work force and our vision for the way we treat our employees and the way we work as a company.”
The journey evolves within and around our 360 degree philosophy “Ceaseless Creation of Seamlessness Ecosystems”, there we respect the insatiable hunger motivated by equal opportunity and equal right of every stakeholder to create and live a great life. Within this context, we are truly humble to be recognized as a great place to work since it further reinforces our empathic efforts on every single member to offer a conducive culture at the work place which could ultimately create a great society. “Great People Make Great Places” Mr. Tharindu Atapattu Chief Executive Officer of Swisstek Aluminium Ltd.
Group Human Resource Manager, Mr. Athula Hewapathirana said, “To win the marketplace first we must win the workplace’. Our passion is to take care of our employees who in turn will take good care of our customers. The concept of ‘People First’ enriches our organizational culture, and it’s our privilege to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ since great people create a great place to work.”
Swisstek Aluminium Ltd, established in 2009, is the first company to claim the Qualicoat sea side certificate and, along with other awards, received the most recent achievement, the best display on aluminium products by the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka. They have been seamlessly moving forward in par and, at the same pace of cutting-edge technological development. Their primary objective is the extrusion of aluminium, focusing on high-demand products and ingenious system applications. Swisstek Aluminium Ltd proudly claims the mastery of offering tailored products and services to its customers, their energetic team with a futuristic vision ensures the highest level of quality products and services through continuous research and development. They are at the forefront of the ethical industrial practice movement and dedicated to environmental conservation, and the plant boasts the latest technology with a constantly updated approach and is situated in Dompe, Sri Lanka. Innovative thinking, dynamic leadership, and dedicated workmanship are the cornerstones of their success. Swisstek Aluminium Ltd dominates the market as a part of the group with Lanka Walltiles PLC and Vallibel One PLC.
Great Place to Work, headquartered in the USA, is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, including Best Workplaces lists and workplace reviews, Great Place to Work provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise required to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. They offer executive advisory and culture consulting services to businesses, non-profits, and government agencies in over 60 countries across five continents, including Sri Lanka. Follow Great Place to Work online at www.greatplacetoworksl.lk
The ‘Great Place to Work® Certified TM’ program is designed to help organizations assess the employee experience based on five principles (credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie) through the Trust Index Survey and existing people practices through the Culture Audit Management Questionnaire. As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work uses the employee feedback collected through the assessment process to discover, recognize and share insights into the world’s most desirable workplaces and businesses.
The inaugural Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025 concluded with industry leaders and regulators establishing two critical national priorities: a bold target to reduce physical cash usage and a push for consolidated regulatory oversight.
In a key decision, participants set a clear three-year goal to lower the ratio of cash in circulation to GDP from 4.5% to 3.5%. The strategy will focus on digitizing high-cash sectors like transport, utilities, and SME payments, while expanding digital access through post offices and cooperatives.
For the long-term health of the ecosystem, stakeholders agreed to lobby for the creation of a single, unified regulatory authority dedicated to fintech oversight. This aims to streamline approvals and provide clearer guidance for innovators.
“Our members needed to leave with concrete action points,” said Channa de Silva, Chairman of the Fintech Forum, Sri Lanka. The summit, designed as a series of closed-door roundtables with regulators including the Central Bank, produced actionable frameworks. “It was about defining KPIs, setting targets, and giving the industry a shared direction,” de Silva explained.
The outcomes signal a concerted shift from discussion to execution, aiming to build a more inclusive, efficient, and secure digital financial economy for Sri Lanka.
By Sanath Nanayakkare ✍️
A new force in Sri Lanka’s food industry, Kukus Group, is gaining momentum with a clear vision to deliver authentic cuisine, high hygiene standards, and affordability. Founded by young entrepreneurs Nadeera Senanayaka, Lakmini Gurusinghe, and Randila Gunasinghe, the group has successfully launched its pilot outlet and is now preparing for a significant nationwide expansion.
The inaugural in Kotte has served as a successful proof of concept. Operating for five months, this modern street-food outlet has garnered a strong customer response, confirming market demand and providing the confidence to fund the group’s ambitious growth strategy.
The inaugural in Kotte
“The positive reception has been overwhelming and has solidified our plans,” said Lakmini Gurusinghe and Randila Gunasinghe. “Our Kotte outlet is the operational model we will replicate – ensuring consistent quality, disciplined operations, and excellent service across all future locations.”
The group’s expansion strategy is built on three distinct thematic brands:
Kukus Street: Targeting young urban customers, these outlets offer a vibrant, casual dining experience with a menu of Sri Lankan rice and curry, kottu, snacks, and BBQ, with most meals priced under Rs. 1,500. Services include dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
Kukus Beach: Planned for coastal areas, beginning in the South, this concept will feature an urban-style beach restaurant and pub designed for relaxed social dining.
Kukus Bioscope: Celebrating Sri Lanka’s cinematic heritage, this dedicated restaurant concept will create a nostalgic cultural space inspired by the golden eras of Sinhala cinema, with the first outlet slated for Colombo.
The immediate plan includes transforming the flagship Kotte location into Kukus Pub & Bar, pending regulatory approvals. The long-term vision is to develop 18 outlets nationwide: 10 Kukus Street locations, 5 Kukus Beach venues, and 3 Kukus Bioscope establishments.
“Kukus Group is more than a hospitality brand; it’s a celebration of Sri Lankan flavors and culture,” the founders concluded. “Our mission is to build trusted, recognizable brands that connect deeply with communities and offer lasting cultural value alongside authentic cuisine. We are dynamic and excited to proceed with this strategic expansion,” they said.
By Sanath Nanayakkare
Fcode Labs marked its seventh anniversary by hosting its annual Awards Night 2025 at Waters Edge, celebrating team achievements and reinforcing its organizational values.
The event featured keynote addresses from Co-Founders & CEOs Buddhishan Manamperi and Tharindu Malawaraarachchi, who reflected on the company’s annual progress and future strategy. Chief Operating Officer Pamaljith Harshapriya outlined operational priorities for the next phase of growth.
Awards were presented across three key categories. Prabhanu Gunaweera and Dushan Pramod received Customer Excellence awards for partner collaboration. Performance Excellence awards were granted to Munsira Mansoor, Thusara Wanigathunga, Thushan De Silva, Adithya Narasinghe, Avantha Dissanayake, Amanda Janmaweera, Sithika Guruge, and Sandali Gunawardena. The Value-Based Behaviour awards were given to Thilina Hewagama, Udara Sembukuttiarachchi, and Kavindu Dhananjaya for exemplifying company values.
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