Browns unveils new expansion strategy

Brown & Company Director/CEO Sanakan Thamotharampillai addressing the gathering

In keeping with its vision to consistently evolve and address accelerated business growth needs, Brown & Company PLC recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehouse facility in Katunayake. 

Strategically located within minutes of the Bandaranaike International Airport and the nation’s rapidly evolving highway network, the space is positioned to significantly enhance Browns’ logistical capabilities. The hub will enable seamless access to key markets across the island, further solidifying the company’s principal role in a cross-section of industries.

The inaugural event of the Browns Group Industrial Park was attended by Brown & Company PLC Chairman and LOLC Holdings PLC Deputy Chairman Ishara Nanayakkara and LOLC Holdings PLC Group Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardene, along with key officials from the Browns and LOLC Groups.

Spanning an impressive 200,000 square feet across eight acres of land, the hub is sited to evolve into the backbone of Browns’ operations. Designed to increase productivity, streamline processes, and optimise supply chain management, the infrastructure exemplifies the company’s commitment to delivering excellence across all its processes. The establishment of the warehouse will undoubtedly ensure quick delivery times, improved product availability, enhanced quality control, increased cost efficiency, and superior customer service. 

“The new Browns Group Industrial Park is a shining testament to Browns’ enduring heritage of trust, resilience, and innovation, ensuring we are positioned to strengthen our supply chain management and manufacturing capabilities while enhancing distribution capacity and service efficiency. We are pleased to align this key milestone with the company’s 150th year,” said Brown & Company PLC Director/CEO Sanakan Thamotharampillai.

Established in 1875, Browns has flourished over the years to grow into a household name with a reputation as strong as its years are long. Today, the prestigious Browns Group is one of Sri Lanka’s largest diversified conglomerates, which manages a fast-growing and valuable portfolio of brands across several key industry sectors, such as automotive, power generation, agriculture and plantation, pharmaceuticals, investments, marine and manufacturing, as well as leisure.

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The inauguration ceremony of Browns Group Industrial Park

From left: Brown & Company Chairman and LOLC Holdings Deputy Chairman Ishara Nanayakkara and LOLC Holdings Group Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardene look on as Browns Thermal Engineering Deputy General Manager Asanga Pieris offers a detailed explanation on the manufacturing process of RADCO radiators

From left: Brown & Company Head of Administration Gayan Ranawaka, Browns Agriculture Deputy General Manager Niyas Ahamed, LOLC Life Assurance Director Nilmini Nanayakkara, Browns Agri Solutions Cluster Chief Operating Officer – Agriculture and Heavy Equipment/Chief Executive Officer Sanjaya Nissanka, Brown & Company Chairman and LOLC Holdings Deputy Chairman Ishara Nanayakkara, LOLC Holdings Group Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardene, and Brown & Company Director/CEO Sanakan Thamotharampillai

The opening ceremony of Browns Group Industrial Park in progress

LOLC Holdings Group Managing Director/CEO Kapila Jayawardene (left) and Brown & Company Chairman and LOLC Holdings Deputy Chairman Ishara Nanayakkara cutting the ribbon at the inauguration ceremony of Browns Group Industrial Park