Sri Lanka’s market leader in wood coatings, brushes and rollers, JAT Holdings PLC, has launched Harris International Painter Training Programme 2024, under its long-standing JAT Pintharoo Abhiman CSR initiative. 
The objective of this programme is to elevate industry standards through comprehensive technical training for professional painters, guided by international experts from Orkla House Care UK – the market leader in brushes rollers and accessories across the UK, US and Europe. 

Harris Painter Programme 2024 is presented as a series of islandwide workshops to empower local painters with advanced skills and knowledge, increasing the quality of their work. The inaugural phase of the programme took place at JAT’s head office from June 26 to 28, 2024, with over 200 participants in total covering JAT staff, experienced painters and key members of JAT’s dealer network in attendance, across three days.

The inaugural workshop was of special significance as it was conducted by international industry experts, L.G Harris & Co. Ltd International Market Manager Orkla House Care UK Mark Parr and John Green Décor, UK Training Consultant John Green.

Future sessions will be conducted by JAT staff, who have been trained by these experts, extending the programme’s reach across Sri Lanka. Orkla House UK focuses on developing products and solutions for professional painters backed by years of R&D. This has supported Harris across the world to ensure the quality and durability of its range.

Through theoretical and practical insights, the workshops educate participants about becoming professional painters through the effective use of Harris brushes and rollers, highlighting how these tools can help painters to be more time- and cost-efficient while delivering superior quality. 

JAT Holdings PLC Chief Executive Officer Nishal Ferdinando said, “Harris Painter Training Programme 2024 is a genuine effort by JAT towards enhancing the skills of local painters. It also helps to better educate our dealers on the advantages of Harris products. This effort aligns with our goal to uplift industry standards and contribute to the overall development of painters and wood craftsmen in Sri Lanka under the JAT Pintharoo Abhiman programme.”