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ISO certification for Arpidag
Sri Lanka's pioneers in retreading, Arpidag International (Pvt) Ltd,
a subsidiary of Richard Pieris & Co. Ltd, had the honour of receiving
ISO 9001:2000 standards certification from Sri Lanka Standards
Institution recently.
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Director/General Manager of Richard Pieris Tyre Company,
Pushpika Janadheera receiving the ISO 9001:2000
certification from the Director General of Sri Lanka
Standards Institution, B.S. de Silva. R. Premalal, Mahesh
Withanarachchi, (ISO Co-ordinator), Nishantha Samaratunga,
Kapila Dissanayake, Shiran de Silva, Lalaka Pieris (MR-ISO)
and T.P.P.P Dharmaratne, of SLSI are also in the picture.
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The certification was presented for treads, cushion gum and liquid
cement that are core raw materials used in retread tyre manufacturing.
This achievement is a clear reflection on the high standard of the
product and is a victory for the consumer who has demonstrated trust and
confidence in Arpidag since the Company commenced production in 1991.
Today the Company is the market leader and produces 300 MT per month and
its main customer Richard Pieris Tyre Co. Ltd., produces more than
50,000 retread tyres a month and is the foremost manufacturer of the
product in South Asia, continuing to revolutionise the industry.
Director and General Manager of Richard Pieris Tyre Company, Pushpika
Janadheera, said: "Ours are the only retreads that offer 80% performance
compared to a brand new tyre. Arpidag retreads are designed to withstand
Sri Lanka's tough terrain and are in the long run more economical to
use.
It was a challenge to adhere to the high standards stipulated by SLSI
and we scrutinise all stages of our operation. This strict process
resulted in Arpidag International successfully streamlining our
standards."
Arpidag International helps to upgrade the quality of small scale
competitor companies who are able to purchase their requirements of ATM
brands at a reasonable cost from Arpidag.
Klevenberg showcases Total Auto Electrical Solutions
Klevenberg (Pte) Ltd. showcased the concept of 'Total Auto Electrical
Solutions' at the recently held Formula Plus Motor Show 2008, organised
by the Classic Car Club of Ceylon. Pioneers in Mobile Battery Service,
Diesel Emission Control and Synthetic Lubricants, Klevenberg launched
yet another innovative concept "Total Auto Electrical Solutions"
The stall covered globally leading brands such as Lucas, Champion,
Simoniz, Lucas TRW, Delphi, Lucas TVS, Hartridge, Stanadyne, Lumax and
Britpart for Land Rover.
Klevenberg had a separate technical corner for school children and
students of Technical Colleges where technical experts educated them on
motor engineering and issued various educational material on
complimentary basis.
A Formulae 3 car which was displayed within the Klevenberg stall
which was sponsored by Lucas, Champion, Simoniz and Delphi all of which
are agencies held by Klevenberg.
Lucas which is a global brand offers Sri Lankan motorists a 'Total
Auto Electrical Solutions' covering batteries, starter motors,
alternators, wiper motors, ignition leads, relays, fuses, lighting and
other electrical components as well.
Lucas having established in UK in 1882, has remained a strong brand
in Sri Lanka for well over half a century and is in a position to cover
the entire electrical system of a motor vehicle. Klevenberg is in the
process of extending their services of 'Total Auto Electrical Solutions'
to the customer's doorstep through its Battery Mobile Service.
They had on display at their stall a Delphi Common - Rail Diesel
Injection System which is a far superior system and is a fundamental
change in Diesel Technology and therefore is capable of addressing fuel
emission regulations and simultaneously enhance performance, reliability
and most importantly fuel economy. This system has been accepted as the
Automotive Technology of the future.
Lumax India has joined hands with Klevenberg to strengthen their
product portfolio as the largest OE supplier of lighting to most Indian
automobiles.
Modern filling station opens
A new 'all-in-one' filling station will open today in Buthgamuwa
Road. Owned by Rajagiriya Tours and Transport (Pvt) Ltd. (www.rajagiriyatours.com),
24 hour filling, repairs and maintenance service, 24 hour breakdowns,
spare parts, tyres and batteries, rent-a-car, wheel alignment, customer
lounge, free wi-fi access, cafe and restrooms are just some of the
facilities offered here.
In addition, there will be special discounts on tyres, wheel
alignments, services/body wash and labour on repairs as well as host of
other goodies.
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