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Prathaban Mylvaganam Appointed as the President of the Sri Lanka Chamber of The Pharmaceutical Industry SLCPI

Businesscafe - The Sri Lanka Chamber of The Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) held its 62nd Annual General Meeting on the 23rd of June in Colombo.

Microsoft APAC AI for Accessibility Hackathon 2023 held in collaboration with SLIIT encourages the implementation of AI to create an inclusive world

Businesscafe - The Microsoft APAC AI for Accessibility Hackathon 2023 successfully concluded at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) University recently.

Seylan Bank mentors business community at insightful event in Galle

Businesscafe - In line with its commitment to supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and driving the Sri Lankan economy towards prosperity, Seylan Bank, recently organised an enlightening event for business community in the Southern Province.

Daraz prioritises customer centricity to deliver optimum customer experiences

Businesscafe - Sri Lanka’s leading e-commerce platform, Daraz, recently announced the launch of its 24/7 live chat feature, which is the newest addition to its robust customer service operation in Sri Lanka.

AIA Insurance and NDB Wealth Management join forces in strategic partnership

Businesscafe - Building on AIA Insurance’s upward trajectory and its market position as the Best Life Insurance Company in Sri Lanka, the company has decided to take its ambitions to the next level by expanding its distribution footprint in Sri Lanka.

TekGeeks Celebrates 15 Years of Transforming Businesses Through Digital Innovation

Businesscafe - TekGeeks is one of the leading providers of holistic digital solutions in Sri Lanka, known for their expertise in web apps, workflow automation, and SEO.

Samsung Sri Lanka Concluded Webinar on Smart Consumerism In Partnership With The Ceylon Chamber Of Commerce

Businesscafe - Samsung Sri Lanka, the country’s no. 1 electronics brand, in collaboration with the esteemed Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, successfully concluded an insightful webinar titled "A Smart Consumer”.

 Hayleys Aventura Revolutionising Weighing Material Handling and Storage Solutions in Sri Lanka

Businesscafe - Hayleys Aventura, a leading industrial solutions provider, hosted their Brand Conclave on the 27th of June bringing together some of the world’s most reputed industrial brands and their top management, to interact and share insights on their world-class product innovations, all under one roof.


Hyster (USA), Prestar (Malaysia), Suzhou Asia Fuji (China), Goodpack (Singapore), A&D (Japan), A-Safe (UK) and most recently Avery Weigh-Tronix (UK), globally renowned industry leaders, have partnered Hayleys Aventura to offer customised solutions tailored to meet material handling requirements across industries.


The Brand Conclave offered a seamless blend of technical sessions and interactive opportunities through products on display, offering an exceptional opportunity for participants to obtain a deeper understanding of the available solutions.


Senior leaders of Hayleys Aventura’s global partner brands were present and shared how Sri Lankan businesses could collaborate and gain access to the most advanced weighing, material handling and storage solutions available worldwide.


“Our mission is to provide affordable access to best-in-class weighing, material handling and storage solutions for Sri Lankan industries,” stated Wasaba Jayasekera, Managing Director of Hayleys Aventura (Pvt) Ltd.


“We aim to unlock efficiencies within their supply chains and optimise their ability to get their products to market by offering solutions on par with the highest global standards.”


With an established presence and proven excellence in the industry, Hayleys Aventura offers a wide range of products, including material handling equipment, racking systems, elevators, car parking systems, industrial and commercial weighing scales, intermediate bulk containers, safety barriers, and much more.


By maintaining strategic partnerships with renowned brands, the team ensures that each product offered reflects superior quality, durability, and cutting-edge technology.


Comprehensive service and support are offered throughout the entire customer journey.


Hayleys Aventura offers a fully equipped workshop capable of handling specialised repairs and major overhauls of any reputed forklift brand, ensuring longevity and reliability of products are guaranteed.

“We thank each of our valued representatives of our global partner brands, for visiting Sri Lanka and engaging with local businesses to support their growth.” Jayasekera said.


“Empowering these industries aligns seamlessly with our core purpose; to ‘engineer scientific solutions with sustainable innovation’.”


A 24-hour hotline and nine regional service centres across the island ensure timely assistance and support whenever needed.


All of these services are delivered by experienced and highly skilled Aventura staff, who undergo rigorous training by the brand principals to ensure their technical proficiency.


Representing the Industrial Inputs and Power and Energy sectors of Sri Lanka’s most diversified conglomerate, the Hayleys Group, Hayleys Aventura consists of four diversified strategic business units: Industrial Machinery, Medical and Analytical Solutions, Industrial Raw Materials and Power and Renewable Energy.


Photo Caption Mohan Pandithage, Chairman and Chief Executive of Hayleys Group and Wasaba Jayasekera, Managing Director of Hayleys Aventura with the brand Principals at the Hayleys Aventura Brand Conclave 2023.

Dhammika Fernando awarded Lifetime Gold Medal by CIPM Sri Lanka

Businesscafe - The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management awarded the Lifetime Gold Medal to Dhammika Fernando at the recently concluded National HR Conference at the Monarch Imperial Battaramulla.

Suwa Arana Pediatric Palliative Care Center

Businesscafe - Suwa Arana, Sri Lanka’s first Paediatric Palliative Care Centre opened its doors for paediatric cancer patients.