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Elephant House introduces French Vanilla

Elephant House the home of ice cream has taken the initiative to add luxury worth indulging in, into the festive season. "French Vanilla" the most premium brand in their portfolio was launched as a seasonal offering for their consumers to lighten up the festive season.

Mixed with the quality blend of rich natural ingredients to a much loved international recipe, French Vanilla is a thick, creamy invention that taste more sensational with every bite.

Elephant House Head of Frozen Confectionery Neil Samarasinghe commented, "It brings us great pleasure in introducing an all new and exciting premium ice cream flavour to our consumers. We wish to give them the very best this season and so introduce French Vanilla, definitely the best of its kind".

The first ever introduction of French Vanilla ice cream in Sri Lanka and it will surely take your taste buds on an exclusive ride giving you the experience of natural Vanilla seeds.

Nature's Secrets launches 'Herbal Heritage'

Nature's Secrets launched its latest product range, the luxury personal care range, "Herbal Heritage" especially designed for the European market at the Dutch Courtyard recently. This super luxury shopping arcade was declared open by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa. The Old Dutch Hospital became the Dutch Courtyard and coinciding with it Nature's Secret launched its latest product range.
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Metropolitan offers Digital Radiography system

Sri Lankan hospitals can now offer patients with safer, speedier and cost effective radiography systems that ensures the lowest amounts of radiation is released during x rays, where patients are not kept waiting for film development.

This newest digital radiography (DR) system is introduced by Canon and distributed in Sri Lanka by Metropolitan has added benefits such as the 3 seconds Image Preview facility which is a critical life saving factor.

"Less radiation makes the Canon DR system safer even where frequent exposure of patients are required. And low cost of digital technology makes Digital Radiography a cheaper option for hospital management as well as for patients," Canon Singapore (Pvt) Ltd. Business Manager CMED, Patrick Foo said.

The DR system includes a glass substrate with a pixel pitch of 125 microns for high-precision, high-resolution imaging and it is equipped with a highly sensitive Caesium Iodide (CsI) scintillator which delivers high-quality images and reduces X-Ray dose to patients

The Healthcare Division of Metropolitan, which was established in keeping with the Group's strategic plan for diversification. "The Division plans to partner with globally renowned brands in the areas of Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasound, Maternal and Infant Care, CSSD, Critical Care, Operating Theatre, Cardiology and Monitoring, Medical Laboratory, Diagnostics, Dental and Medical Software," explained Metropolitan Office (Pvt) Ltd. Director/CEO Ivor Maharoof.

'Entrepreneur Hall of Fame':

FCCISL honours CBL Chairman

Mineka Wickramasinghe, Chairman of the CBL Group, conferred "Entrepreneur Hall of Fame" award by the FCCISL.

M P Wickramasinghe a senior business leader and a vociferous activist in the arena of the Sri Lankan business was conferred the "Hall of Fame" award by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) at the sixteenth edition of the FCCISL Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2011 held recently at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. Appraising his outstanding contribution made to the national economy by creating CBL Empire, the award was given away by FCCISL President Kumar Mallimaratchchi. The Hall of Fame is an endeavour by the FCCISL to honour individuals of noteworthy achievements in their fields of expertise in the arena of entrepreneurship.

Wickramasinghe has a passion for innovation Hawaian Cookies is an example where a unique biscuit was developed which found acceptance not only in Sri Lanka but globally as well, and was one of the first products to be exported to Europe. The launching of different types of chocolate products when chocolates were known to people in the form of slabs is another example of charting a new path to develop the confectionary market. Changing of consumer behaviour by re-positioning super cream cracker as a product that could be eaten by itself by anyone in any age group to satisfy small hunger pangs was another revolutionary achievement that propelled Cream Cracker to become the largest segment in the biscuits industry. The development of Kothalahibutu biscuits is yet another example of incorporating traditional knowledge for products for the future.

CBL began its business in 1968 by manufacturing a protein-enriched biscuit for schoolchildren, a concept developed by Ceylon Biscuits Limited Chairman Wickramasinghe. When the business grew CBL went ahead with the flagship brand Munchee and today it holds 60 percent of the country's market share and is exported to over 45 countries, staying true to the visionary thinking of Wickramasinghe to be the market leader in confectionery in Asia with a global presence and recognition.

CBL has not only gained more than its fair share with their biscuits and chocolates but also in soya meat products, their range of cakes and swiss rolls, cereals, ready to drink organic fruit juices, dehydrated and herbal foods. CBL minimizes the risk involved of the product failing in the Sri Lankan market which has dynamic industries with severe competition, by understanding the consumer properly and acting accordingly.

Wickramsinghe is a role model with an independent spirit and self-sufficient nature, and has influenced and inspired the acts of other novices, entrepreneurs to take the same path of seeking excellence in business and come out with innovative strategies to make a difference to Sri Lanka. Out of his role being an successive entrepreneur he is also an avid writer, a newspaper columnist and his latest publication is a novel named E Danda.

A Dazzling Christmas with Hameedia

Christmas this year is indeed going to truly dazzle as Sri Lanka's leading menswear specialist Hameedia launches its annual end-of-year festive campaign - "A Dazzling Christmas". Operative from November 26 to December 31, the promo brings with it a range of instant and exciting prizes, and, rewards of gift vouchers and Platinum-tipped exclusive designer mugs. Hameedia's "A Dazzling Christmas" promo consists of a scratch card for every purchase worth Rs. 5,000 from any Hameedia showroom located across Sri Lanka.

The gifts are instant and can be redeemed within the promotional period.

Bedecked in festive garb, in the Christmas colours of red, green and silver, Hameedia outlets all over Sri Lanka have expanded their range with special festive clothing. Added to this is its latest range - 'Innovation Unleashed' which dramatically takes men's power dressing to newer heights together with 'The Wardrobe' makeover with its Platinum and Gold editions.

In an effort to enhance the value offering to its thousands of customers around the country, Hameedia has also partnered with Sampath Bank, HSBC, NDB, Commercial Bank, Seylan Bank, HNB, Amex, Star Points and Nexus to offer special discounts and offers throughout the season and thus create more excitement and spread the Christmas cheer.

Added to this are the Hameedia Gift Vouchers ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 5,000 which make ideal corporate gifts this festive season and are available at all showrooms islandwide.

Hameedia has gone a step further and launched a 24 hotline for this festive season.

NDB Bank wins at National Business Excellence Awards

NDB Bank emerged the proud recipient of an award presented at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards, for the second consecutive year proving the

Bank's continued dedication towards remaining a financial institution that delivers innovative solutions with 'best in industry' service. NDB Bank was awarded Runner's Up under Banking and Financial Sector' at the recently held ceremony.

Commenting on the achievement NDB Bank's Chief Executive Officer, Russell De Mel said, "We consider it a great honour to have received recognition at the National Business Excellence Awards for our contribution towards the Banking and Finance Sector.

The overall stability and performance of NDB Bank over time, has been a great assurance to our customers and stakeholders. This is the second time we have been recognized at the National Business Excellence Awards and we will continue to maintain the highest standards in terms of service and performance."

The National Business Excellence Awards is an annual award competition conducted by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) with a view to recognizing the business enterprises, which have demonstrated excellence in business whilst contributing to the economic progress of the country. NDB Group, a fully-fledged financial conglomerate, offers project finance, corporate banking, SME lending, retail banking, investment banking, stock brokering, wealth management and insurance solutions under one roof, making NDB a truly universal bank.

Today, the Group also operates regionally in the Maldives and Bangladesh; NDB Bank is one of the well capitalised banks in Sri Lanka, offering a wide range of commercial banking services through its growing branch network.

Piaggio expands to Gampaha

With the continuing spiral in demand for Piaggio three-wheelers, Associated Motorways (Pvt) Limited (AMW) recently added a new showroom at Gampaha to its islandwide network of fully-fledged, modern showrooms.

The latest Piaggio showroom is situated on Jaela Road, Gampaha. It was opened by AMW General Manager (Piaggio and Eicher) Suneth Sudasinghe, Sales Manager (Piaggio) Amitha Gamage, Manager - Network Development and Marketing Harsha Rodrigo, Area Manager Chathuranga Kapuge and Administration Manager Achini Amarasekera. A large number of special invitees, customers and well-wishers attended the opening ceremony.

Sudasinghe said that there is a big demand for Piaggio diesel three-wheelers from all parts of Sri Lanka.

He said that AMW is taking steps to open new showrooms in all key towns in Sri Lanka for the convenience of customers who can inspect and purchase Piaggio three-wheelers within the areas they reside in. As part of this expansion drive, AMW has already opened Piaggio showrooms in the key towns of Kurunegala, Ratnapura, Avissawella, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Ampara, Nuwara Eliya, Matara, Negombo, Batticaloa and Dambulla.

At these showrooms, customers can inspect and purchase Piaggio three-wheelers either on cash basis or under a leasing facility. The prime objective of AMW is to offer customers the opportunity to inspect and purchase Piaggio three-wheelers within the areas they live in. To meet this objective, AMW has made plans to open many more new fully-fledged, modern showrooms in various parts of the country in 2012.