Hellmann partners Sri Lanka Design Festival 2012

• Initiative heralds new technology and perspective to support Sri Lanka Apparel with logistics as a key component in becoming the regional apparel leader

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, one of the world’s largest logistics providers, is partnering SLDF 2012 to launch its pioneering technology and initiatives in fashion logistics this November. Hellmann, already with a strong global presence within the fashion logistics industry, is proud to support SLDF that brings down a large number of apparel luminaries participating in SLDF.

Managing Director of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in Sri Lanka, Tania Polonnowita said: “This is the second consecutive year we’re partnering SLDF. We’re fully onboard to globally promote the apparel and fashion industries in Sri Lanka that we work so closely with.

“With the inaugural logistics session this year at the sustainable fashion symposium, we also hope to show the global apparel sector why Hellmann is the leader in fashion logistics, through our groundbreaking initiatives.”

Hellmann has invited several professionals in fashion logistics including Jil Hellmann Regouby, BDM – fashion at Hellmann worldwide logistics. At this forum, Hellmann will be leading a discussion on ‘Green conscience, the new imperative for supply chain integration’ and a panel discussion on ‘Speed vs. Sustainability: the role of logistics’.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is an expert at anticipating the future needs of the global market place. With huge investments in sophisticated logistical solutions for Sri Lanka’s creative led industries such as fashion and apparel, Hellmann’s contribution to the growth of the industry and global network is tremendous. Hellmann’s association with the Sri Lanka Design Festival furthers their contribution to the international growth.

Hellmann Sri Lanka is a joint venture of Hemas Holdings PLC and Hellmann Worldwide GmbH. Hellmann offers tailor-made solutions that answer to the needs of customers around the world. As a leading international provider of integrated logistics solutions, Hellmann is considered a vital link between industries and trade throughout the world.

The global logistics network of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics operates in 443 branches in 157 countries and employs in excess of 16,500 dedicated people to serve our customers worldwide. www.hellmann.net

To register/online tickets for SLDF and more information contact www.srilankadesignfestival.com or the festival secretariat +94 11 5737303 at AOD design campus, 29, Lauries Road, Colombo 4 between 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.