Alumex solidifies global presence with innovative export strategies

• Product portfolio expansion to support export revenue earnings
• Announces launch of DIY portfolio for local markets
• 2022 an inflection point; Alumex tops industry for export contributions, good governance and business excellence  

Alumex PLC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality aluminium profiles and a subsidiary of the Hayleys group, has set its sights on expanding its value-added offerings and solidifying its position as the leading exporter in the industry. 

With a string of national recognitions bestowed by major awarding bodies in 2022, Alumex PLC is well on its way to making a significant impact on the local and 
global market.

The manufacturer is now launching an exciting new do-it-yourself (DIY) product portfolio for the local market. Consisting of a wide range of products, the new range will cater to the needs of the residential market segments offering uniquely innovative solutions for their homes. 

Following on investments channelled into its state-of-the-art melting plant in Sapugaskanda, Alumex will continue to drive sustainable innovation in the construction sector with the launch of its groundbreaking low-carbon aluminium range Ozon and Re_AI. 

“The past two years have been challenging for us all. However, the success of our future and our resilience in overcoming these difficulties are anchored in our ability to expand our export portfolio, generate the much-needed revenue and look after our industry stakeholders. 

“In working towards this vision, we will continue to add new products to drive export revenue while strengthening our training and capacity-building sessions for fabricators, craftsmen, students and professionals to enhance and create industry experts, who can support our vision,” Alumex Managing Director Pramuk Dediwela. 

Alumex won prestigious awards in 2022 across multiple illustrious platforms and facets of business, including the Gold award – Machinery and Light Engineering Products Sector – 2022 NCE Export Awards, for the outstanding achievement of introducing aluminium extrusions to Sri Lanka’s 
export portfolio.

The manufacturer further strengthened its reputation among industry heavyweights with a Gold award and a Top 10 Winners rank at CNCI Achiever Award 2022 and by topping the manufacturing sector at the National Business Excellence Awards. 

Further solidifying its reputation of transparent reporting to its stakeholders, Alumex won international acclaim with Gold – manufacturing category for its integrated report, at the CA Sri Lanka’s TAGS Awards 2022 and the Bronze award – Best Annual Report at Asia Integrated Reporting Awards 2021. Similarly, the company was ranked among the Top 10 Best Integrated Reporting Awards – CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2022.

“The awards won in 2022 reflect the hard work and dedication of our team and serve as an inspiration for us to continue setting new standards of excellence,” 
said Dediwela.

Founded in 1986, Alumex PLC is a subsidiary of Sri Lankan multinational and diversified conglomerate Hayleys group. Alumex is a fully integrated manufacturer of aluminium profiles in Sri Lanka. Endorsed with over 35 years of industry expertise, the company develops and manufactures aluminium extrusions for an extensive suite of applications and systems such as the fabrication of doors, windows, shop fronts, curtain walls and other specialised commercial applications, including globally renowned aluminium proprietary door, window and façade systems under licence. 

With a wide range of architectural, residential and industrial products made available through its national and retail distribution system, Alumex provides customers with products on par with the highest international standards. Alumex exports its pre-engineered products to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy and Germany.