Training programme for stakeholders involved in printing industry

Arpico Rubber Product LTD, a subsidiary of Richard Peiris & Company PLC, conducted a training programme for stakeholders involved in the printing industry pertaining to enhancing print quality in keeping abreast with the latest developments and techniques used around the world in printing.

The programme was conducted by INGRIN Institute of Printing and Graphic Sri Lanka, a premier training institute in the printing industry. This programme was yet another CSR initiative of the RPC Group and was held at Richard Peiris & Company PLC auditorium at Nawinna, with over 150 representing the cross section of the printing industry.

Inaugurating the training programme, Sunil Liyanage, Managing Director, Local Manufacturing & Distribution Sector of Richard Peiris and Company PLC, stated, “Arpico Rubber which is a subsidiary of Richard Peiris and Company PLC, is the market leader in providing high quality rubber rollers needed for the country's printing industry.

Our high involvement in the printing industry has made us realize that its our responsibility to update the printers with regard to the need to improve print quality and optimise profits, while adapting to the changes taking place globally in the printing industry. Therefore, we made this initiative as a CSR programme which we think would benefit the development of the entire printing industry as a whole. To ensure the quality of the programme, we have joined hands with INGRIN, which could be said the premiere most training institution for the printing industry in the country. Our vision is to conduct this programme to cover all printing organizations in the island.

Arpico Rubber Rollers are manufactured to suit all roller requirements for printing, such as Offset, Laminating, Metal, Polythene, Flexor, UV and Label printing machines.

Richard Pieris and Company PLC, embracing a rich heritage of over 80 years, is one of the largest and most successful diversified business conglomerates in Sri Lanka. Being one of the oldest is also one of the largest employment providers with an employee base of over 35,000 in the private sector.

The company is a pioneer in super markets, plantation, stock brokering, tyre, plastics and construction industries.

Richard Pieris & Company Limited is an unrivalled Sri Lankan institution, loved and trusted by all. Spanning across the nation, it has been able to reach urban and rural markets alike. Arpico, the primary brand name, has become an exclusive name recognized and respected by all and all products are readily available across the island.