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Hayleys Fabric drives biodiversity regeneration with Diyathuru Uyana Wetlands Park

Published in Lifestyle and Fashion
Thursday, 31 March 2022 07:25
  Businesscafe - Further strengthening its commitment for a greener tomorrow, Hayleys Group subsidiary and leading textile manufacturer, Hayleys Fabric invested Rs. 6.3 million in 9 acres of wetland to preserve biodiversity and raise awareness of the unique endemic species found within its borders. ...
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South Asia Textiles on par with global standards in employee safety and environmental sustainability

Published in Lifestyle and Fashion
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 15:16
  Businesscafe - South Asia Textiles (SAT), a leading manufacturer and exporter of textiles, has received ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications for elevating its environmental sustainability and employee health and safety systems on par with global standards. ...
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‘Enriching the fabric of community’ – a short film on Brandix produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions

Published in Lifestyle and Fashion
Wednesday, 09 March 2022 16:37
  Businesscafe - The Brandix apparel manufacturing facility in Batticaloa is the theme of a recently released short film titled ‘Enriching the fabric of community’, produced for Brandix by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. ...
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Reimagining the Future of Sri Lanka’s Apparel Industry by Shirendra Lawrence

Published in Interviews and Appoints
Sunday, 05 December 2021 05:28
  Businesscafe - The emergence of apparel and textiles as a significant contributor to Sri Lanka’s economy began post-Independence in 1948 when a few pioneering industrialists saw opportunities in its domestic market. ...
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The Hirdaramani Group partners with Parley for the Oceans on eco-innovation and ocean conservation efforts

Published in Lifestyle and Fashion
Thursday, 11 November 2021 17:26
  Businesscafe - Pioneering global apparel manufacturer, the Hirdaramani Group has partnered with Parley for the Oceans, an environmental organization, global collaboration network and leading player in the field of upcycling and repurposing plastic waste in apparel and footwear manufacturing industries. ...
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Teejay Lanka consolidates in Q2 to post 6-month revenue of Rs 23.1 billion

Published in Lifestyle and Fashion
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 16:16
  Businesscafe - Teejay Lanka PLC has built on its robust first quarter performance in Q2 of 2021-22, helped by strong demand for fabric from strategic customers due to the changing dynamics of the global market, increased capacities and the depreciation of the Rupee. ...
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Hayleys Fabric wins Bronze at International ARC Awards

Published in Lifestyle and Fashion
Saturday, 06 November 2021 09:59
Businesscafe - Hayleys Group subsidiary and pioneering textile manufacturer, Hayleys Fabric PLC bagged the Bronze Award for the Best Writing/Script for its Annual Report for 2019/20 ‘Progressive by Nature’ at the world’s largest competition honouring excellence in annual reports, the International ARC Awards. ...
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Amidst pandemic-induced volatility GSP+ to the EU is critical for Sri Lanka by A. Sukumaran – Chairman, Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF)

Published in Interviews and Appoints
Saturday, 30 October 2021 04:49
  Businesscafe - The recent European Union (EU) monitoring mission visit to Sri Lanka on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) Plus trade concessions scheme, has ignited much speculation locally, on the potential costs of losing GSP+ to the EU. ...
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“OCL Sewa Abhiman 2021” Rewards Long Serving Employees

Published in Lifestyle and Fashion
Thursday, 28 October 2021 14:35
  Businesscafe - Ocean Lanka Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka’s largest weft knitted fabric manufacturer, recently acknowledged the unwavering loyalty of its employees with the ‘OCL Sewa Abhiman 2021’ Loyalty Awards, where gold coins were presented to 50 employees who have served for more than 10 years. ...
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Pacific Textiles Chairman Masaru Okutomi appointed Director of Teejay Lanka PLC

Published in Interviews and Appoints
Wednesday, 27 October 2021 14:21
  Businesscafe - Teejay Lanka PLC has announced the appointment of Mr Masaru Okutomi, the Chairman and CEO of Pacific Textile Holdings Limited of Hong Kong, as a non-executive Director of the Company with immediate effect. ...
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