National Packaging Centre reactivated

The National Packaging Centre has been reactivated to support the growth of the local manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka. 
The reopening ceremony took place on the 19th at the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, with Investment Promotion Minister Dilum Amunugama presiding over the event. Export Development Board Chairman Dr. Kingsley Barnard, Acting Director General Malini Baddegama and all the related institutions were represented by the presidents and officers of those institutions.

Recognising the importance of promoting the local packaging industry, the government, under the guidance of the president, made the decision to reactivate the National Packaging Centre. The aim is to enhance the value of export products through the use of local packaging solutions and minimise post-harvest losses.

The National Packaging Centre will collaborate with several key organisations, including the Sri Lanka Standards Institution, National Engineering Research and Development Centre, Lanka Corrugated Carton Manufactures Association, Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging, Industrial Technology Institute, National Craft Council, University of Moratuwa, National Institute of Post-Harvest Management, Investment Promotion Ministry, National Design Centre, Industrial Development Board, Industries Ministry, Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Palmyra Development Board and Export Development Board of Sri Lanka. Together, they will provide tools and knowledge on value-added packaging services to small and medium enterprises.

The National Packaging Centre aims to benefit various stakeholders such as exporters, packaging industry players, manufacturers, designers, potential entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, women entrepreneurs, other government agencies, university and school students, research and development institutes and logistics service providers. It serves as the national focal point for packaging development projects.