Ceramic Council AGM

“Local ceramic industry has achieved global recognition” - ADB Country Rep “Sri Lanka's ceramic industry has achieved global recognition. Though it contributes a small component of global demand, it has made its mark in the world market” said Rita O'Sullivan, addressing the 9th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Ceramics Council affiliated to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

She further elaborated that the industry at this point faces many challenges that require solid solutions to remain competitive and protect and expand the market share.

Ms.Rita O'Sullivan, Country Head of Sri Lanka Resident Mission (SLRM), Asian Development Bank (ADB) was the Chief Guest at the event and Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, Managing Director of Resource Management Associates Pvt Ltd delivered the keynote address.

At the AGM, the newly elected president Mahendra Jayasekera emphasized on the necessity of involving the small and medium scale ceramics manufacturing and related companies in the activities of the council without leaving it only to the large manufacturing companies that have hitherto been in the forefront of the council.

He also said the importers of the ceramic products should be actively involved since they play a decisive role in determining the future of the industry. It was also revealed that the council will change its name to the Sri Lanka Ceramic and Glass council in the near future. The new Committee of SLACC for the year 2012/ 2013 included President - Mahendra Jayasekera, Managing Director, Lanka Walltile PLC/Lanka Floortiles PLC, Vice President- Dr. Jagath Peiris, representing Royal Fernwood Porcelain Ltd., Secretary, Niranjan Jayawickrama, representing Lanka Walltiles.