Be it rain or sun, you would rarely come across people walking on the road without an umbrella.
In today’s context people are extremely fashion conscious.
The pioneer in the umbrella industry having understood this evolving market, caters to this need of customers.
Rainco is the first in the industry to translate global fashion to local umbrella designs. Gone are the days where an umbrella is just used for functional purposes.
Today, umbrellas are treated as a fashion accessory. Rainco as the market leader has the latest designs combined with cutting edge technology used to further fine tune products to suit the constantly changing needs of the customer.
According to Rainco’s Head of Sales and Marketing , Manjula Rodrigo, “in a world where fashion expires in a matter of days, Rainco boasts of being the pioneer in the industry to amalgamate the latest fashion trends into umbrella designs.
This is one of the main features that differentiates Rainco from the rest”.
Rainco the no. 1 brand in Sri Lanka for umbrellas, mosquito nets and raincoats recently launched a consumer promotion titled “Tharangeta Kuda Ihalamuda?” to engage and reward loyal Rainco customers.
The promotion was from 15th July to the 30th of September 2014. The number of entries received, exceeded 35,000. The prizes included a Scooter, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Pedestal Fan, Rice Cooker, Blender and Iron.
“It has been an unprecedented response”, said MD Rainco, Mr. Fazal Fausz, “and we would like to thank each and everyone who took the effort to send in their entries, whilst we are pleased that we got the opportunity to reward our loyal patrons”.
The grand draw to select the winners was held at the Hilton Hotel in the presence of Home Ministry officials and celebrity Chief Guests Filmstar Sangeetha and Singer Iraj.
The lucky winners were
First prize of a Scooter was won by S.A. Amaya Shirazi from Minneriya, second prize of a Fridge was won by H.A. Shirani Pushpalatha from Kotugoda, third prize of a washing machine was won by Danushka Sudath from Weligama, fourth prize of a pedestal fan was won by Monica Jagoda from Waduramba, fifth prize of a Rice Cooker was won by Ratnayake Liyanage Sunil from Deniyaya, sixth prize of a Blender went to Kumudini Kariyawasam from Boralesgamuwa and the final prize of an Iron went to Pavithra Shamalee from Weligama.
Since its inception in 1977, the founder of Rainco has set traditions of trust, value and quality in the industry.
Progressing from a small one roomed factory to 4 large manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka’s hill country, having expanded from a workforce of 5 to over 1000, Rainco is undoubtedly one of the most recognized brands in the region.
Beginning with the manufacture of umbrellas, today Rainco boasts an expanded portfolio adding Garden/ Beach umbrellas, Raincoats and Mosquito Nets under one wing achieving Number 1 status in all product categories.
During the past couple of years the company has ventured into specialty outdoor fabrics, the manufacture of tents, marquees and canopies, as well as indoor and outdoor blinds.
The Rainco team comprises of qualified experts specializing in key aspects of production. Due to this reason the final product is of very high quality. The experience and the expertise of the Rainco team has helped to set the trend for product categories. The team is committed to deliver superior quality products at competitive global rates for local and international clientele.
Currently, Rainco has more than 60 different types of umbrella catering to the different tastes of customers. The range includes kids, nano, ladies, gents and garden umbrellas.
The company has a proud history of more than 25 years for maintaining stringent quality control levels, efficient manufacturing methods and sourcing the most modern raw materials in the industry.
Rainco offers its customers the most innovative shaft, ribs, stretchers, fabric, tips and handles, to create the canopy and frame in any combination, thus satisfying varying consumer needs.
The Value chain systems, HR practices, process plans and ISO 9001:2000 systems crafted manufacturing capabilities at Rainco; ensure a production process which turns out a product of high quality. Sustaining the quality of the products over the years is what sets Rainco miles ahead of the rest.
Pictured : Sangeetha and Iraj together with Mr Fazal Fausz - MD Rainco, Mr Prasanna Perera - Marketing Consultant Rainco, Mr Manjula Rodrigo - Head of Sales and Marketing Manager Rainco and Ms Nirosha De Croos - Brand Manager Rainco
