Q2 :- The Sales for the quarter under review showed a growth of 15% from Rs. 1,291 Million to Rs.1,491 Million.
This was made possible due to the domestic market which continued with its positive momentum with a growth of 22% over Q2 of previous year.
All sectors showed a marked improvement whilst the food & Beverage contributed significantly.
The export market achieved Rs. 252 Mn during the period under review as against Rs 276 Mn during the similar period of previous year.
As a strategy the company is continuously churning the export market shift from mid mass to premium thereby utilising the capacities towards servicing the 100% requirements of the domestic market and remain active player in the export premium and value added segment.
Yet during the period the PGC exports have launched several new bottles in the USA market.
Presently USA remain the 2rd largest exporting country in the company’s product portfolio.
The operating profit (PBIDT ) for the second quarter grew by 18% to Rs 329 Million.
The Profit after tax for the quarter ended 30th Sept,2015 stood at Rs 141 million as against Rs 84 Million in the corresponding period previous year.
H1 :- At half year the company achieved a domestic sale of Rs.2,497 Mn as against Rs. 2,031 Mn of previous year with a growth of 23%
The export sales stood at Rs. 543 Mn as against Rs. 527Mn of previous year with a growth of 3%.
The operating profits (PBIDT) for the first half of the FY 2015-16 grew by 20% to Rs 672 million as against Rs 560 Million in the similar period of the previous year.
The Gross Profit as at date stood at 21% as against 19% of the previous year.
The continuous efforts made by the operations team to improve and enhance productivity & efficiency amidst the strict quality parameters by countries such as USA, Australia contributed much towards these figures.
The company had to increase its level of trading activities to cater to the high domestic demand.
At marginal margins the company opted to import some products with the sole objective of servicing its customer.
Further to above Piramal Glass Ceylon PLC was able to secure the gold ward for the Fifth consecutive year at the recently concluded 23rd National Chamber of Exporters awards.
The award ceremony was organized by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka which is the premium institute looking after the interests of export community in Sri Lanka.
The Prestigious glittering award ceremony was held at the Colombo Hilton Hotel under the patronage of the Hon. Sujeewa Senasinge, Minister of State for International Trade and Hon. Dr. Harsha De Silva – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs along with the participation of a large gathering from business community.
About Piramal Glass:
Piramal Glass Ceylon (Formerly Ceylon Glass Company) is the only Glass Bottle Manufacturing plant in Sri Lanka.
It had the opportunity of coming under the Umbrella of Piramal Group in 1999.
Presently Located in Horana, it has been in existence for over 55 years.
The company originally at Rathmalana was relocated at Horana in 2007 as a BOI venture.
PGC at its 250 Tonne Capacity Manufacturing Facility has the capability to offer glass containers in different shapes and colours for multiple industries such as Food, Liquor, Pharmaceutical, Agro chemical & Soft drinks.
About Piramal Group:
The Piramal Group led by Ajay G. Piramal is one of India’s foremost business conglomerates.
Driven by the core values of Knowledge Action Care, the Piramal Group has a formidable presence in healthcare, drug discovery & research, glass, real estate and financial services.
The Piramal Group also pursues sustained community activities in healthcare, education, emergency medical services, and heritage restoration.