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Nawaloka Piling engaged in seven mega projects

Harshini Perera

The construction industry in Sri Lanka has gained a rapid growth with the development that is taking place in the country. Therefore, many services and technology is needed to ensure the durability of the constructions. Nawaloka Piling (Pvt) Ltd., as one of the leading piling contractors ensures the durability and the best quality.

Nawaloka Piling (Pvt) Ltd, is at present engaged in seven construction projects around the country. It has provided service to skyscrapers in the island such as the Empire Residencies, the Celestial Residencies, and the Trillium Residencies, as well as the Kelaniya flyover, the Kerawalapitiya Power Plant, Madampitiya and Wellawatte Sewer Treatment Plants and to several other major projects, said Nawaloka Piling (Pvt) Ltd., Piling Manager, Janaka Kulatunga.

He said that Nawaloka Piling (Pvt) Ltd, is at present engaged in a large project in Horana. It is the construction of Unilever manufacturing plant in Horana with the initial construction of 364 piles within 60 days. The additional work will bring up the total to 578 piles for the construction.

Nawaloka Piling expects to complete the piling work within 90 working days.

“We have been successful so far due to the latest technology and the experienced staff we utilize. The efficiency ensuring the durability is much higher compared with the other contractors. We use the latest technology with sophisticated piling machineries such as Bauer and Mait,” he said.

The current project in Horana brings about Rs 200 million income for Nawaloka Piling and working with Unilever under their strict safety standards will set them new standards in the competitive construction market.

“Nawaloka Piling (Pvt) Ltd., has been involved in the industry since 1996 and it contributes to 45 percent of the Nawaloka Group revenue.

The challenge for Nawaloka Piling (Pvt) Ltd, has been keeping the expertise in the field while it attracts many valuable human resources with every possible facility,” Kulatunga said.

Nawaloka Piling (Pvt) Ltd, is not only catering to large scale projects but also to small and medium projects.

The piling on a construction site is done when the ground is soft and marshy. In a situation where deep excavation is necessary Nawaloka Piling is capable of constructing Secant Pile Walls to retain earth without any disturbance to the adjacent buildings.

“We have started one project in Akkaraipattu in the Eastern provinces to cater to the needs in those areas. It is a Tsunami affected bridge reconstruction in Akkaraipattu. We are also contemplating a project in Jaffna peninsula as well,” he said.

Nawaloka Piling (Pvt) Ltd, is an ICTAD P1 Grade Company and a member of National Construction Association of Sri Lanka.

Samsung Mobile introduces handset range

Samsung Mobile will introduce its global range of mobile phones to the Sri Lankan market. Samsung Mobile intends to launch 30 GSM models ranging from Entry-Color, Entry Color FM range, Multi media series, Touch Phones, Messaging series and Business phones to the local market. This move will witness the entire range of sophisticated Samsung mobiles made accessible to Sri Lanka and will cover every possible communications need.

Samsung Sri Lanka Country Head K. Shankar Narayan said “The mobile phone segment in Sri Lanka is poised for an exciting growth as the consumers here are well versed with the latest trend and technology in mobile industry as Sri Lankans are globe trotters. Our plan is inject dynamism into the market place with innovative marketing campaigns and special focus on channel relationship.

Samsung Mobile also intends to make a special effort in the realm of retail marketing initiatives which will attract customers and showcase how Samsung mobile phones are exclusive.”

While emphasizing on the channel strategy Narayan said that, Samsung mobile phones will be imported and distributed through the company’s National Distribution partner and sold through Exclusive Dealers who are entitled to offer the Samsung global warranty to customers.

“We are also in talks with the leading telecom operators of Sri Lanka and expect to forge a strong mutual relationship with them very soon,” he said.

Levi’s opens in Colombo

Softlogic opened ‘The Levi’s Square’ in Colpetty in collaboration with Levi’s India.

The Levi’s brand, represents The world’s largest and most-loved jeans wear, and the Levi’s Square promises to live up to that iconic image by providing its customers with a unique and exclusive shopping experience.

The Levi’s Square is located at 68/A, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 3 and has an array of the latest summer collection by Levi’s for ladies and gents alike along with some special offers.

Uni Walkers (Pvt) Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of the Softlogic Group has been appointed the master distributor for the Levi’s brand in Sri Lanka.

First ‘Hutch Shop’ opens in Kurunegala

Hutch, opened its first Hutch Shop in Kurunegala. Located on the Kandy road, the Hutch shop is within close proximity to the town.

The first Hutch Shop was opened by Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Private) Limited. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shankar Bali. The opening was attended by top retailers in the area.

The newly launched Hutch Shop, the ‘face’ of the telco, is the first to be launched this year, with the next two Hutch Shops to be opened in Embilipitiya and Ambalantota.

Bali said, ‘Hutch Shops are fantastic points of interaction for us with our customers.

We constantly work on making our service offerings better, making our customer experience one they are satisfied with.

The Hutch Shop is yet another initiative under this scheme to constantly improve.’

‘The opening of the Hutch Shop will really support us in our business and be of great benefit to customers as well.

We are really grateful to Hutch for having taking this initiative,’ said Ravindra Jagath Dissanayake, a Hutch Dealer from Kurunegala.

L.i.C.C. Jeans opens first concept store

The Long Island Clothing Company (L.i.C.C.) recently opened the first concept store for its brand, “L.i.C.C. Jeans Co.”. Promoted by the Hirdaramani Group, L.i.C.C. Jeans were initially made available through major department stores such as Odel, Cotton Collection and Hameedias.

With the opening of this store the Long Island Clothing Company along with its parent company intends to create a complete brand experience for their local customers.

The store itself will showcase the latest designs that have been launched while the experienced shop staff will be able to assist customers through the kaleidoscope of cuts, treatments and style of denim.

Hirdaramani Group Director Rakhil Hirdaramani said, “The brand has received a positive response since launching a year and a half ago.

SCBSL ATMs now accept China Unionpay Card

Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka (SCBSL) extended its ATM acquiring ability to include China Unionpay (CUP).

Last year, Standard Chartered Bank forged an ATM alliance through which its global ATM network would provide ATM services to CUP cardholders in 20 countries and territories. This cooperation would provide payment conveniences to CUP cardholders for their travelling, business needs and studies, in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Prior to 2009, CUP cardholders could withdraw cash and check account balance at SCB ATMs only in China and Hong Kong.

Now however, these services have been extended to SCB ATMs in Kenya, Zambia, Gambia, Uganda, Botswana, Bahrain, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and the UAE. These services will also be offered in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Jordan in 2010. Cardholders will be able to withdraw cash in the local currency of whichever country they are currently located. The withdrawal amounts will be debited to the cardholder’s account of the card-issuing bank, using a competitive current rate of exchange.

In recent years, the volume of Chinese outbound tourists has increased in tandem with the growth of China’s international economic and trading relations with the world.

Papyrus to promote FSC-certified paper with Conqueror

Papyrus Papers (Pvt) Ltd., sole authorized distributor in Sri Lanka for Conqueror, has announced that all products sourced from the portfolio of the global paper brand for sale in the local market are Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.

The FSC certification, which signifies that the pulp used in manufacture comes from well-managed forests, applies to the entire Conqueror range, as well as to allied products, the company said.

“What this means is that the paper and board we sell is certified as originating from renewable forests, and comply with internationally-approved environmental standards,” said Papyrus Papers Managing Director Michelle Abeyesundere.

“Therefore, environment-conscious users, especially large corporate sector consumers can now make a commitment to the conservation of the environment by using FSC-certified paper from Conqueror,” she said.

She said that several other paper products from international brands that the company plans to market in Sri Lanka, would also be FSC certified.

Among these would be the Italian brand ‘Favini’ and the ‘TruCard’ range from the UK manufacturer Tullis Russell.