Mackwoods Energy powers telecom sector

Critical uninterrupted power in the Telecommunications Sector is a hallmark of a committed network operator providing the best to its customers . Sri Lanka has a well established telecommunications infrastructure, compared to most other countries in the South Asian region. However, in terms of geographical network coverage, there exists much scope to expand networks into rural areas and particularly the newly liberated north and east regions. Further, island wide network coverage has become a critical success factor for Sri Lankan telecommunications service providers. Therefore, the operators who do not have adequate coverage are now expanding their transmission networks in order to cater to the demand of the consumers and remain competitive amongst their peers. Mackwoods Energy is currently a leading provider of power solutions to the telecommunications sector and is positioned to play a dominant role in this sector due to its high reputation for process management, quality ,reliability , and 24 hour island wide service network.

Mackwoods Energy as a key infrastructure outsource partner of Airtel was instrumental in its rollout launch in 2008 and played a critical role in powering 153 towers within 45 days and continued to be involved in its expansion activities numbering 588 towers . Mackwoods Energy has also successfully introduced its power solutions to Dialog Axiata Plc and is currently instrumental in providing solutions for its expansions and roll outs in the north and eastern provinces in Sri Lanka. Mackwoods power solutions will mean low capex and opex costs for telecom network operators and less downtime leading to telecom operators being able to effectively compete in the market place and improve their own efficiencies, and invest further in expansions. Mackwoods Energy also has commenced providing solutions to other telecommunications operators such Huawei, Hutch, Suntel and Sri Lanka telecom, whilst also providing solutions to Dhiraagu Telecommunications Maldives .

Mackwoods Energy , as a power solutions provider has undertaken many assignments with a firm commitment to reach excellence in all spheres of activity such as Power Generator and Diesel engine supply and providing solutions for Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering , Marine Engineering including installation and commissioning. Its reputation has been built on successful completion of key projects in a number of industries - plantation, telecommunications, leisure and travel, education, defence , condominium and construction, are critical to the Sri Lankan economy's steady post-war recovery. The company today has emerged as a leading supplier of power solutions to industry by offering a 24 hour service through out the year Island wide and has over 4050 installations.

Its pursuance of high standards of process quality is reflected in its successful completion of many projects in Sri Lanka and Overseas , and is in receipt of the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 by SGS UK.

Mackwoods Energy's is a member of the Mackwoods Group .Established in 1841 , Mackwoods has the distinction of being the second oldest Mercantile Company in Sri Lanka and is a conglomerate of several companies engaged in Plantations, Agri Business, Information Technology, Healthcare, Industry, Manufacturing, Hotels, Tourism , Stock Broking, Financial Services, Real Estate, and ICT. With over 170 years of experience in business, Mackwoods is synonymous with integrity, stability and diversity both locally and internationally. Mackwoods Energy's recent IPO for Rs 350 million was fully subscribed granting an opportunity to the public to participate in empowering the Nation.