Pidilite opens new adhesive manufacturing plant in Polgahawela

Jul 11, 2018 (LBO) - A state-of-the-art manufacturing plant of Pidilite Lanka (Private) Limited was formally commissioned at Polgahawela in Sri Lanka’s North Western Province, recently. It is a joint venture of India's Pidilite Industries Limited. The company is well-known brands in Sri Lanka include FEVICOL, the high-performance range of adhesives and Dr. FIXIT, an advanced range of waterproofing solution for healthy homes. In 2015, Pidilite Lanka acquired Chemifix, Sri Lanka’s leading white adhesive brand in wood working, stationery and industrial segments. "These brands reflect the company’s objective to become an even more customer-centric and performance oriented organisation in Sri Lanka," the company said in a statement. This opening was attended by his Excellency Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s High Commissioner in Sri Lanka,  Bharat Puri, Managing Director of Pidilite Industries, Rohan De Silva, Chairman of McLarens Group, and many other dignitaries. "This investment is a testament to our commitment to the Sri Lanka market." Bharat Puri said.