S-lon conducts programmes for Northern plumber community

S-lon team with plumbers at Jaffna event

S-lon team with plumbers at Point Pedro event

S-lon Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd entered 2022 on a memorable and empowering note, as it conducted two programmes for its plumber community in the North of the island. 
The programme for the plumbers’ community in Jaffna took place on January 11, at Green Grass Hotel, Jaffna, followed by a programme on the following day, January 12, at Hotel Sooriyamahal, Point Pedro. 

Both programmes were memorable as they provided an opportunity for S-lon to share new knowledge, skills and techniques with their professionals but it was more significant as the programme was held in Point Pedro for the very first time in the history of S-lon.

S-lon is a cherished household name in the local construction and building material industry and S-lon Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd is a subsidiary of Capital Maharaja Group. In October 2001, the S-lon Plumber’s Club was established under the patronage of Capital Maharaja Group Group Director S.C. Weerasekara to develop and evolve standards surrounding the modern plumbing industry and uplift the professionalism and image of the plumbing profession.  

Since its inception, 8,000 plumbers around the country have been the force behind the active S-lon plumbers’ club, benefitting from the practical and informative area-based programmes that are carried on across the country. The programmes are conducted with S-lon’s most respected senior professionals in the field to ensure that their members receive a holistic and up-to-date learning experience, 

“When we started this, our objective was to continually develop the local plumbing industry and improve the professional and personal standards of plumbers,” explained Weerasekera. 
This aim extends towards offering members career guidance and support towards developing their career prospects and targets through National Trade Test (NTT) and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) with the partnership of the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA).

The support of the Plumber’s Club doesn’t end there. It also offers members an insurance scheme that encourages a habit of saving and extends support to them during an untimely demise or injury. Benefits from this S-lon’s initiative has been extended even to the family members as the children of the members are applicable for the ‘Nena Saviya’ scholarship scheme. This educational support programme sponsors financial support to children who excel in grade five scholarship exams until A/Ls.

While the aim of the workshops was to empower the plumbers’ community, it was also conducted with their health and well-being in mind. Both programmes were conducted under stringent public health regulations and held in partnership with 
the NAITA. 

Both programmes were held under the auspices of Manager Product Development and S-lon Plumber’s Club Manager Mohomed Shiraas. Other representatives from S-lon included S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd CEO Gehan Amarasinghe, Manager Dealer Sales Development Prasanna Chandrasekeran, Brand Manager Mohamed Rizny, Jaffna Redistribution Centre Managing Director Kirubakaran and S-lon Area Sales Manager Anandarooban. Several officials of the NAITA also participated in 
the programmes.

Whilst Northern Province Buildings Department Deputy Chief Engineer Kadirkamar Thirukkumar participated as the chief guest at the Jaffna programme and Northern Provincial Council Education Department Director School Works V. Menon participated as the chief guest of the inaugural programme at Point Pedro.