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DIMO opens modern lighting studio

DIMO recently opened a modern lighting demonstration studio at Jetawana Road, Colombo 14. This state-of-the-art studio will demonstrate various modern concepts in lighting, technical demonstrations and visual mood selection rather than ordinary product displays.

Improvements in lighting quality can yield high dividends for businesses. Gains in worker productivity may result by providing corrected light levels with reduced glare. In retail spaces, attractive and comfortable lighting designs can attract clientele and enhance sales.

A thorough understanding of lighting fundamentals is essential for top decision-makers who are evaluating lighting options and upgrades.

DIMO Lighting Studio has been developed to fulfill that need.

The lighting concepts visualized include color washing, cove lighting, up lighting, spot lighting, feature lighting, signage lighting and application specific lighting.

The technologies displayed include color dynamics of LEDs and controlling methods, LED retrofit lighting, fluorescent lamps and electronic control gears, compact florescent lamps, halogen lamps, discharge lamps and fiber optics. The fundamentals of lighting which are color temperature and color rendering are also explained and displayed in detail in the studio.

Channa Weerawardena (Director-DIMO) commenting on the DIMO Lighting Studio said, “This will add a new dimension to the creativity process of architects and interior designers in Sri Lanka.

This allows them to virtually “play” with light and equipment before deciding on their requirement.”

DIMO Lighting team consists of a top team of engineers and lighting specialists who are trained in Germany by world class principals. Not only are they exposed to the best technologies and innovations in the world, they also have access to the latest software which allows to simulate situations.

The DIMO Lighting Studio is powered by the world’s best engineered lighting brands - Osram, Siteco, Vossloh Schwabe, Siemens, RZB and Davis.

This studio will mainly cater to architects, contractors, constructors, facility managers, maintenance engineers and anybody else who has as interest in lighting, including university students.

DIMO lighting studio is capable of providing the expertise on selection of appropriate lighting for your applications. The service offered extends to design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of energy efficient lighting systems.

They also provide the energy management analysis, energy audits services to have most efficient electrical installations at your factory or building.

Few recent milestone projects of DIMO lighting would be the flood lighting systems at two main international cricket stadiums at Pallekele and Kettarama, Customs Headquarters Building and the Aitken Spence main administration building.

DIMO is catering the replacement lamp requirements of most of the high rise buildings in Colombo and hotel chains around the country by having a ready stock of energy efficient fluorescents, LED , halogens, discharge lamps and electronic control gears.

Commercial Credit unveils Strategic Growth Plan

Having earned a distinct and widely acknowledged reputation as one of the fastest growing and most successful finance companies in the country today, Commercial Credit once again demonstrated its growth potential with the launch of a motivated and aspiring Strategic Growth Plan.

Launched recently at the Ceylon Continental Hotel under the theme ‘Winning Strategies - A new era of excellence and Teamwork’, the three year Strategic Plan focuses on increasing the company’s stellar performance to new and unprecedented heights as it pursues its goal of becoming the number one finance company in the country.

The Strategic Plan aims to extend the company’s current track record of success, demonstrated by a 1457% increase in pre-tax profits for the year ending 2011, compared to the previous year ended March 2010.

The company also saw a staggering rise in profits from Rs 15.9 million for the first quarter of 2010 (April - June) to Rs 192.9 million for the corresponding quarter of 2011.

Meanwhile, profits for the first half of the year ending September 30 are estimated to increase still further.

Following a change of management at the company in September 2009, Commercial Credit has gone from strength to strength, climbing out of relative obscurity to redefine the financial services industry landscape in the country as it achieved unparalleled growth and stability to claim a well-earned place among the top finance institutions in the country.

Since then the company has relentlessly pushed boundaries and broken barriers to achieve countless successes with its own unique brand of leadership and focused strategic direction.

Visionary leadership and pioneering corporate strategies have proven their merit, propelling Commerical Credit’s phenomenal growth. Since late 2009, the company’s growth has more than tripled in every sector, with the Income and Interest Expenditure Gap - the core income and performance indicator of a finance company - growing a staggering 1100% from Rs 10 million to Rs 120 million per month.

Help downtrodden - Otara

As we commemorate another World Habitat Day, in October 2011, I urge fellow citizens to get involved by volunteering their time, their talents and whatever resources they can spare, to help our downtrodden and underserved communities, especially the children and women, to secure decent and adequate shelter, Habitat for Humanity Ambassador Sri Lanka Otara Gunewardene said.

This year, World Habitat Day reflects on the impact of cities on climate change, and the basic right of all people to adequate shelter.

Sometime the seven billionth inhabitant of our planet is expected to be born. He or she comes into a world increasingly concerned about the future of the human habitat.

“These issues are extremely relevant to us in Sri Lanka, for even as our cities grow and develop, research indicates that more than a third of our population lives in substandard housing. This means that there is a great deal to be done, and that every citizen with the means to do so, must play a role.”

As a Brand Ambassador for Habitat for Humanity, I have been personally involved and committed resources to building houses, providing clothes and transitional shelters during times of natural disaster. My staff and I have worked on sites alongside homeowners to build or rebuild homes. Worldwide, Habitat for Humanity has to date helped 500,000 families build adequate shelter.

In Sri Lanka, we have reached just over 13,500. Our philosophy is to give needy families a hand up rather than a hand out.

Weerasekera bags ‘Distinguished Brand Leader Award’

Veteran marketer and Janashakthi’s Marketing Head Paddy Weerasekera was bestowed with the coveted ‘Distinguished Brand Leader Award’ at the Asian Leadership Awards held at the Taj Palace Hotel in Dubai.

The ALA Awards is all about recognizing Achievers, Super Achievers and Future Business Leaders and showcases the best of the best from Asia.

It highlights, recognizes and rewards their ability to steer their businesses through turbulent times, applying the best of business modules to manage and keep their missions afloat. The ALA Awards are hosted by Asian Confederation of Businesses and supported by Stars of the Industry Group. Its strategic partners are CMO Asia, CMO Council and World Brand Congress.

The ALA Awards is dedicated to high level knowledge exchange through thought leadership and peer networking among decision makers across industry segments in Asia.

Nearly 150 senior leaders and decision makers attended the awards ceremony besides bureaucrats from various countries and government officials, thus enabling sharing of knowledge and experiences.

Weerasekera counts over 16 years of experience in marketing and communications in both local and multinational companies.

Currently Head of Marketing at Janashakthi Insurance PLC, he leads the company’s Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Research and Telemarketing teams.