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Singer introduces 'Godrej EON' refrigerators

Indunil Hewage

The Godrej refrigerators will be available at Singer's Sisil World, Singer Mega and selected Singer Plus stores and independent retail dealers in order to provide maximum distribution coverage for the brand. Picture by Sulochana Gamage

Godrej, one of India's largest and most conglomerate and key leader in the consumer durables market, recently introduced its high tech and stylishly designed 'Godrej EON' refrigerators in various models and colours to the Sri Lankan market.

Godrej has teamed up with local premier retailer of white goods and electronics, 'Singer' in marketing these products in Sri Lanka.

The newly introduced refrigerators are manufactured with novel features, such as freshness-protecting, convenience-providing and green technology, frost free and easy to upkeep.

Godrej's EON refrigerator range comprises four two-door models with capacities to suit large families or younger consumers who may be purchasing their first fridge. Those making a move for the better use and keen on style and tech. Godrej refrigerators come with fine styling and contemporary colours includes crimson, silver and black to suit the modern household.

Godrej EON refrigerators are 100% CFC free and helps reduce energy consumption with its 5 Star energy saving rating. Additional features include Godrej's patented Cool Shower Technology with silver-enriched air vents, fruit tray, freezer box, palladium-carbon based deodorizers, jog-dial moisture controls, together with toughened glass shelves and zinc-oxide anti-rust protection (ZOP).

Coca-Cola Sri Lanka bags manufacturing excellence award

Making Coca-Cola Sri Lanka plant the best:

Standing from left is Suresh Prabhu - Former Union Minister of India, Athul Singh - President and CEO , Coca-Cola India and South West Asia, Indika Perera - Country Supply Chain Manager, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited, General V. P. Malik - former Chief of Army Staff, India and Ahmet Bozer - President, Eurasia and Africa Group, The Coca-Cola Company

Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka's (CCBSL) makes their mark in the manufacturing arena by winning the prestigious 'Manufacturing Excellence' award for the year 2011 by the Coca-Cola company.

The Manufacturing Excellence Award reflects the company's unwavering commitment to deliver and meet benchmark quality and manufacturing standards. It also recognizes the efforts of the company to embrace new advanced manufacturing techniques and their commitment to meet quality and safety standards.

CCBSL Country Supply Chain Manager Indika Perera commenting on the achievement stated: "This award confirms that our efforts and hard work has paid off. Being the first plant to kick-off TPM and obtain FSSC22000 - one of the most sought-after quality certifications available in this industry, we have been able to benchmark the Sri Lankan plant with the best bottling plants in our network. It is an honour and we are proud and privileged to have won it."

The Manufacturing Excellence Award is exceptionally significant as the company overcame stiff competition from over 63 plants that represented the India Business Unit Awards Show in New Delhi. Selection for the rare award was based on the status of the following criteria: Plant Efficiency, Mechanical Efficiency, Product and Package Quality, Visual Management within the plant and Consumer Complaints to name a few. The criterion was also based on certifications obtained by competing plants and their 'excellence' in each of the areas mentioned. For Coca-Cola Sri Lanka to be the best office in the manufacturing arena is a very special achievement for the company.

Lanka Aluminium launches Concept Centre

Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC - the pioneers in manufacturing of high quality powder coated aluminium extrusions - launched a Concept Centre at Galle Road, Colombo 3 recently, with the objective of offering an opportunity for their customers, architects and consultants to obtain first-hand experience and knowledge on innovative and latest aluminium extrusions.

Of the seven new products that were on display at the Concept Centre, the sliding folding system, sliding windows and doors specifically engineered for weather resistance incorporating integral water drain-outs, casement doors and the unique tilt and turn windows were well appreciated by the architects and consultants present at the occasion.

The one drawback in the marketing of aluminium door and window systems is that the house builder - when shown individual pieces of aluminium - is unable to visualize what the finished product looks like. Hence, they are dependent on fabricators and designers to provide the necessary specifications. In addition, they very rarely have an idea of cost, and there is a tendency for certain unscrupulous elements to overcharge the house builder.

"As a solution to these drawbacks and to provide a value-added service to the end user, Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC launched the Concept Centre displaying life size working models of windows and doors in attractive finishes" said Lanka Aluminium Industries PLC Managing Director Dinal Peiris.

"These product concepts are revolutionary and the extrusions are proprietary. The Company has also invested in state-of-the-art machinery which among other applications can also manufacture 'arched' windows," he added.

Today, aluminium extrusions are amongst the most widely used building materials in the construction of high rise buildings the world over, as aluminium is the only viable material capable of withstanding the wind loads and forces applicable on windows in such construction projects.

Many house builders also use aluminium doors and windows for domestic applications, since such units especially when powder coated are extremely durable, long lasting and absolutely maintenance free as - amongst other advantages - they do not need the regular polishing and varnishing required for timber.