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Amana Takaful Insurance celebrates 10th anniversary

Amana Takaful Insurance, a leader in the Takaful way of insurance, recently completed several projects in hospitals in the island to coincide with ten years of operations.

Under this initiative several hospitals were provided with equipment while others involved minor construction work. The hospitals involved in this project were the hospitals in Karapitiya, Eravur, Puttalam and Matale.

The dental unit of Karapitiya Hospital in Galle was in much need of a Light Curing Unit to carry out certain operations.

The equipment was presented to Dr. Priyanee Senadheera, Director Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya, Galle.

In Eravur, the Maternity Ward was in dire need of curtains and separators to provide the required privacy for mothers during delivery.

In Puttalam, the lack of seating facility at the OPD section for patients was rectified by providing several multiple-seaters for the ward. In Matale, the children's playground adjacent to the Children's Ward was in a dilapidated state and need much refurbishment work.

Funds and manpower was provided for the completion of the project so that the children at the hospital could enjoy their stay.

Amana Takaful Insurance Director and CEO Ehsan Zaheed said, "We decided to mark this special milestone as the country's pioneer in Takaful operations and having achieved a billion rupees of GWP last year, by serving the community with the funds that may have otherwise been spent on celebrations.

"Many of our long standing customers of the past 10 years supported this view as they felt it was very apt that we do such a service".

"We specially chose hospitals that were rural or in the outstations as they are often have unmet needs compared to hospitals in Colombo which have the attention of most donors and companies in their social activities," said Amana Takaful Manager - Marketing Aashiq Aminuddin.

Children and health have always been something Amana Takaful has focused on as key future investments of a country. In the past, several small scale projects have been done in hospitals such as the Lady Ridgeway children's Hospital.

Amana Takaful has 17 branches across the island offering General and life Takaful services and also has a fully fledged operation in the Maldives.

HNB opens 181st Customer Centre in Norochcholai

Hatton National Bank (HNB) opened the 181st Customer centre at Norochcholai recently.

The chief guest was HNB Managing Director / CEO Rajendra Theagarajah, Deputy General Manager (Marketing and Retail Banking) Chandula Abeywickrema, Deputy General Manager (Network Banking) Crysanthi Thambiah, other senior bank officials, government officials, local businessmen and customers were present at this occasion.

The HNB Norochcholai Customer Centre offers a complete range of facilities from savings and current accounts, import/export loans, Singithi (minor savings accounts), Shanthi home loans, financing under the Gami Pubuduwa scheme, Credit Cards, NRFC/RFC accounts, leasing facilities.

HNB drives on the cutting-edge of technology with an islandwide ATM network, online banking and tele-banking facilities.

Switz Lanka launches 'Happy Hen' eggs

Switz Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., launched the 'Happy Hen' brand of Eggs and raised the bar in the production and supply of eggs to the Sri Lankan consumer.

The chief guest Deputy Minister Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Neomal Perera said, "I have been made aware that the current project is a 150,000 bird layer farm with most of the infrastructure work completed.

The total employment generated by this company inclusive of the farm, packaging plant and the feed mill amounts to 80 workers and 10 staff.

Under the Mahinda Chinthana program, I encourage companies to follow suit as Switz Lanka to set up in the Puttalam District, creating employment to the people and development of the area in general."

Keselwatta Agencies new corporate office

The opening ceremony of the new corporate office Keselwatta Agencies took place with the presence of Industrial Development Minister Kumara Welgama and Agriculture Minister Hemakumara Nanaya-kkara.

Forty Years before Keselwatta Agencies was started with the intensions of providing equipment for the agriculture and construction trade of Sri Lanka. Since then we have grown gradually stronger currently enriched with two production companies and two distribution companies together combined as a Group of Companies. In 2004 we introduced a P.V.C. brand by the name of "Nalota".

Gradually as our own products and imported products grew, we increased our distribution responsibilities.

Currently we have achieved the status of being one of the tops in production, import and distribution of agricultural and construction products. We are proud to say that we have become the revolutionary brand to provide all necessary products for the above said trades under one organization.

We have concentrated on maintaining the high standards of our products and distributing them amongst our customers at a competitive rate.

The achievement of SLS standard within four years is a testimony to prove the high standards that we have maintained quality standards in our products and services.

Our distribution network spread amongst 4000 Dealers Islandwide and we have more than 75 distributing vehicles reserved for it.

We have a talented management team and a large number of dedicated sales representatives with each sector and a staff of over 400 individuals.

We believe that our future goals will be accelerated with the opening of our new corporate office.

Bartleet Finance goes to Vavuniya

The Bartleet Finance Company opened their newest branch in Vavuniya recently. The company now operates branches and service centres in all regions of the country.

Bartleet Finance is a subsidiary of the diversified Bartleet Group, which has a history of 103 years.

The company has offered a range of financial services such as fixed deposits, wealth management, leasing and financing since it commenced business 26 years ago.

The company has been registered by the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka under the Finance Companies Act No.78 of 1988, and as a limited liability company under the Companies Act No.17 of 1982.

Bartleet Finance is geared to provide the necessary financial assistance for agricultural, transportation and construction purposes in Vavuniya. The company, which is known for its efficient service, and which has been built on the unbroken trust of the people, intends to engage in greater investment opportunities in Vavuniya.

BIC pocket lighter launched

BIC manufactures five million lighters everyday in its four factories located in France, Spain, United States and Brazil.

Since its arrival 35 years ago, BIC lighters have swiftly achieved and maintained its flame quality, lighting capacity (a Bic maxi flint lighter gives 3000 lights) and easy-to-carry shape.

BIC is also a world leader in Shavers and Stationery.

For more than 50 years, BIC has honoured the tradition of providing high quality, affordable products to consumers everywhere. Bic products are sold in more than 160 countries.

It's well-known that a lighter contains pressurized gas in a plastic reservoir that produces a flame.

Therefore, it demands the highest standards in quality and safety policy. Hence, BIC factories are certified ISO 9001.

Each BIC lighter undergoes more than 50 different Quality Checks, using advanced technology.

Each year every BIC lighter model is subjected to quality check and certified ISO 9994 by accredited independent laboratories.

BIC is a member of national and international organizations active in lighter safety: ISO, EFLM, AFNOR in France, BSI in UK, SIS in Sweden, DIN in Germany etc.

The sole agent in Sri Lanka for BIC products is Darley Butler and Co. Ltd.