Browns GTD bags Construct 2016 ‘Most Innovative Stall’ award

The Browns General Trading Division (Browns GTD) was presented with the ‘Most Innovative Stall’ accolade at the recently held ‘Construct 2016 Awards Night’ at Waters Edge.

The annually held Construct Exhibition is organised by the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka (NCASL), a leading organisation of the construction industry committed to the development of the industry in Sri Lanka.

The Construct Exhibition is Sri Lanka’s largest and most reputed event related to the construction industry, that brings together builders, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, designers, surveyors and others under one roof.

Browns GTD showcased a multitude of products and brands including Sri Lanka’s leading power tool brand Makita at the exhibition. The company also displayed its wide range of tools, accessories and engineering equipment in a compact, yet attractive setting.

The other brands that were displayed were – Makita MT, Eclipse, Tailin, Hyundai, Firman, Carborandum, JK, Tekiro, etc.

Competing and striving for this award was no easy feat for Browns GTD as they had to play head-to-head against the heavy weights of the power tool and accessory industry, as well as multiple international brands with strong local partners.
Sharing his sentiments on winning the award, General Trading Deputy General Manager Piyal Pathirana stated, “We are indeed honoured to have been presented with the award for the Most Innovative Stall. Awards give one a tremendous amount of encouragement and this is no doubt a well-deserved accolade for my team that worked tirelessly in facilitating the best display of our products. Our reputation and the confidence placed in us by our clients also play a key role as it constantly empowers us to provide not only effective but award-winning work.” Browns General Trading Division, a strategic business unit of Brown & Company PLC, has a history of four decades operating in Sri Lanka, marketing several world-renowned brands. Browns dominates the branded power tool segment with the brands Makita and Makita MT, holding a significant market share.
Makita is the premium brand at the higher priced end of the market, while Makita MT caters to more price-conscious customers. In addition, Browns GTD holds a significant share in the market for cutting and grinding wheels with its Tailin brand of safety wheels and also for hacksaw and power saw blades through sales of the brand Eclipse. The Firman generators cater to needs of the domestic market, providing a reliable and efficient service