53 awards in total were presented to their distributors, recognizing confidence and performance throughout the year, with the coveted ‘Distributor of the Year’ Award being presented to two participants; New Central Stores, Pilimathalawa and Sakura Enterprises, Puttalam.
Following a theme of "Ape Badhima", Holcim Lanka celebrated its message of togetherness and the continuity of forging a strong bond with its longstanding distributors, on 03rd June 2016 at Jetwing Blue Hotel, Negombo.
Awarding prizes in the small, medium and large categories for both regional and national level. Each award-winner was fairly evaluated based on their sales performance, market competitiveness and overall business capabilities.
Nalin Karunaratne, Director Commercial, Holcim Lanka, commenting at the event noted the importance of the Distributor Awards “This well-attended occasion, has time-after-time proved to be a memorable and noteworthy night in the Holcim Lanka calendar of events.
This night celebrates the vital role played by our distributor network in developing the market for Holcim Lanka products.
Additionally, this is proof that our distributors are our true partners in our journey to build foundations for the future of Sri Lanka.”
The Distributors Award gala saw 77 distributors and their families in attendance at the event, vying to leave their mark on Holcim Lanka history.
Holcim Lanka’s distributor channel is spread across all corners of the nations, with its distributor network catering to more than 6,500 retailers island-wide, with relationships having lasted over 25 years with the company.
Holcim Lanka
Holcim (Lanka) Ltd, a member of the LafargeHolcim Group is the local subsidiary to the global construction materials company, operating in more than 90 countries with 115,000 employees.
Aiming to be a respected corporate citizen, the company focuses on economic, social and environmental performance along the triple bottom line of sustainable development.
Holcim (Lanka) Ltd. today provides a range of cement products which fits for every type of application.
The Holcim Innovation and Application Centre, is supporting customers to develop tailor made solutions that meet customer projects.
The company currently operates island wide with an established network of distributors, united under the vision of ‘Building Foundations for the Future of Sri Lanka’.
Photo Caption - (From L to R) Ms. Dinusha Priyadarshani – Sakura Enterprises, Mr. Ananda Perera – Sakura Enterprises, Mr. D.K.G.D. Kanchana – Sakura Enterprises joint winner Distributor of the year, Area Manager South East Asia - Lafarge Holcim Daniel Bach, Chief Executive Officer - Philippe Richart, Lahiru Imbuldeniya – New Central Stores joint winner Distributor of the year, National sales manager - Sujeewa Perera, Director - Commercial - Nalin Karunaratne