Swisstek Aluminium commissions automated powder coating plant
Swisstek Aluminium Limited a member of the Lanka Walltiles Group,
commissioned its new fully automated powder coating plant with the very
latest German technology, which will further enhance value addition to
its products. The plant from Wagner, Germany ensures the very best
quality to international standards, whilst increasing the powder coating
capacity of Swisstek Aluminium by over 300%.
The plant was commissioned by the Company Chairman, Anthony Page and
Managing Director, Mahendra Jayasekera at a simple function held at the
factory premises in the presence of leading Architects, Engineers,
Fabricators and Dealers. Engineer from Wagner, Michael Rossi, who was
involved in the installation of the plant was also present. Also
representing Wagner were Senior Vice President, Franz Maier and Regional
Business Development Manager, Gopinath Murthy who arrived in the country
for the occasion.
The state-of-the-art machine has many a control and monitoring device
to ensure an even application throughout the profile, to required micron
levels in meeting international standards. The Company will also
introduce in the next few days the very latest treatment methods for its
powder coated products which will further increase the manufacturing
capacity of the Company. The new methods will include the treatment of
mild steel so that the company can undertake powder coating of mild
steel products as well.
In addition to now being able to supply powder coated products to
best quality standards, the Company will soon introduce Wood finish
products and Bright finish products, to add to its range.
Having received the ISO certification not so long ago, the latest
technology in powder coating became yet another feather in the cap for
Swisstek in a very short span since the Company came under the umbrella
of the Walltiles Group.
The Company currently enjoys a 30% market share in the industry and
this is bound to increase with the latest developments. |