‘SME 2012’ ends on a grand note

Indunil HEWAGE

The seventh edition of the National SME Machinery, Technology and Services Exhibition ‘SME 2012’ was concluded yesterday on a grand note at BMICH with a record number of participants.

Over 100 small and medium scale exhibitors in the industry, light engineering, agriculture, fisheries, and livestock showcased their innovative products and services in Sri Lankan and Indian pavilions at the three-day exhibition and the exhibition was an ideal platform for local small and medium industry entrepreneurs to build much needed links for future business developments and to showcase their machinery,technologies and support services.

Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen speaking at the opening ceremony of SME 2012 said that SME sector can play a crucial role in enhancing economic growth in post-war Sri Lanka and for the first time, Sri Lanka will introduce automation to its crucial Small and Medium Enterprises sector by introducing Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine technology. The ministry has spent $ 120,000 to infuse CNC technology awareness to the SME sector.

The SME 2012 was organized by Small and Medium Enterprise Developers,Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Pictures by- Nissanka Wijeratne