Wurth Lanka supports automotive industry with expert training

Training programme in progress with Würth Group Head of Technical and Sales Trainer Michael Dominik 

Wurth Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd conducted a training programme titled ‘Windscreen Bonding and Body Sealant – Theory and Practice’ at its Makumbura head office auditorium recently to enhance the skills of Sri Lanka’s automotive industry. 

The training programme, conducted by Würth Group, Germany Head of Technical and Sales Trainer Michael Dominik, provided a novel experience to the participants. Over 100 participants representing most leading car agents, body shop managers and senior technical staff in Sri Lanka received certificates at the conclusion of the training programme, which was followed by a meetup with the management of the car dealers.   

“We are delighted to have conducted this training programme in Sri Lanka which will help to uplift the level of technical knowledge and knowhow of our automotive industry to be on par with international levels. We will be organising similar training programmes in the future as well to raise the bar of Sri Lanka’s motor vehicle assembly and repair industry,” said Wurth Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director Suranga Kekulawalage. 

A further training programme was conducted for the Wurth Lanka team on Day 2 of Michael’s visit whereby the team was able to get a better understanding and experience, preparing and making them ready for the market challenges in the year 2025.

Wurth Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd began operations with a single employee in 1998 and now employs over 140 permanent employees in various capacities including sales, service and support. The four main divisions of Wurth Lanka are automobile, metal, construction and trade. Wurth Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd is a fully-owned subsidiary of Wurth International, AG and belongs to Adolf Wurth GmbH, Germany, the parent company of the Wurth Group. 

Wurth is a Euro 20 billion company and one of the largest international trading companies, with more than 400 subsidiaries in 80 countries.  With over 87,000 employees worldwide, Wurth has the largest direct sales force to be closer to its customers.