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New vision unveiled at anniversary celebrations
To mark the 50th anniversary of DSI group, the new Vision has been
unveiled as “ Local to Global” . There are two main categories of DSI
products which have been the main contributors. The first is the core
business –Footwear. DSI is the market leader which claims more than 60%
market share in the local market and the product range is being exported
to more than 40 countries in the world. Specifically manufactured
product ranges are sent to specific regions including Europe. The second
category is Tires and Tubes. As the market leader, the products account
for more than 70% of the local market share . Currently, these products
are being exported to more than 60 countries in the world.
The export business of these two categories has grown significantly
over the years. In addition, the other product export businesses too
play a vital role in achieving the global vision. Over the past 50 years
, the first and second generations have been instrumental towards the
success and the market leadership the Group enjoys today. They have been
able to convert the single business entity in to a conglomerate in
keeping with the founder chairman’s corporate philosophy.
The task of the third generation will be to firmly establish the DSI
brand in the region, increase global presence and move forward
diligently. As DSI celebrates fifty years from the day the company was
established in Galle, 29 companies form the Group. The key ones are DSI
Samson Group (with Dr D S Rajapaksa as Chairman & Kulatunga Rajapaksa as
Managing Director), D Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd (Nandadasa Rajapaksa is
Chairman) and D. Samson Industries (Pvt) Ltd (Kasun Rajapaksa - Jt
Managing Director). The other second generation directors are D.N
Rajapaksa, D. M Rajapaksa, D.R Rajapaksa, and D.A Rajapaksa.
The third generation directors are D.T.R Rajapaksa, D.D.K Rajapaksa,
D.K.S Rajapaksa and Ms. D.D.S Rajapaksa. As the Chairman DSI Samson
Group, Dr D.S. Rajapaksa proudly says: " The leadership our father (D
Samson Rajapaksa) provided us to achieve our business objectives and the
support eh gave us to live together and work together under one roof as
brothers and sisters is legendary.
CLC opens branch in Chilaw
Chief guest Priyantha Fernando – Director, CLC, Prasanna
Fernando – Mayor Chilaw , Jude Anthony – AGM CLC and Amila
Fernando -Branch Manager Chilaw at the opening ceremony.
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Commercial Leasing and Finance Ltd (CLC) expanded its branch network
by opening their 51st branch in Chilaw.
The new branch was ceremonially opened by Priyantha Fernando –
DirectorCLCand former Deputy Governor of Central Bank ,in the presence
of seniormanagement, customers and invitees.
Addressing the gathering, former Deputy Governor of Central Bank
Fernando assured that CLCcontinuesin extending their uncompromised
service to their customers continuously.
The Company would support quantitative and qualitative growth in
Chilaw by backing the financial needs in indigenous industries such as
coconut, fishery.
Now Chilawcan enjoy host of financial services like Leasing,
Factoring, Fixed Deposits , Savings, Loans and Hire Purchases and Micro
Finance Services through this branch. |