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Ranjanas Ceramic, who has had a continuing relationship with the SLIA for the past three years, will again play an active role as an Associate Sponsor for the year 2014. Part of the well established Ranjanas Group of Companies, Ranjanas Ceramic carries many world renowned brands, such as Niro Granite from Malaysia, Porcelanosa – Royal warranted by HRH Prince of Wales, Aosmay digital mirrors, Bisazza mosaics from Italy, Kludi from Dubai and Germany, RAK from Dubai, Orin from Malaysia and Laticrete to name a few.
True Value Products Ltd. comes in as an Associate Sponsor for 2014 showcasing its versatility with a wide range of carpets, timber flooring, office and hotel furniture, building and chemical products. With the tag line of ‘Bridging Technology and Aesthetics’, the company is sought after and the projects completed under its name include prominent banks, residents, institutions and much more. Brands carried under its wing include the best brands around the world.
Orel Corporation, who has been a Sponsor at various SLIA events for numerous years, joins the ranks of being an Associate Sponsor for the year 2014 as well as for the 31st Annual Sessions. The company has a prominent name as a manufacturer of electrical wiring and allied accessories, and will promote architectural lighting and lighting fixtures, cables, power distribution panels and enclosures. Its products have come to stay in the market as a household name.
Building designers of the future
Speaking at the occasion SLIA President Archt. Prof. Chitra Weddikkara said: “It is indeed an honour to sign these sponsorship agreements with our current partners but not forgetting those others who have been stalwarts to our Institute. I am indeed proud to be associated with our Construction Industry partners. With the current demand for construction generated by the Government of Sri Lanka, after 30 years of civil war, we are very grateful to the President, the Minister of Construction and Engineering Services Wimal Weerawansa and Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Gotabaya Rajapaksa and other Ministers for giving many opportunities to the profession; to our Architectural Fraternity to use their talents in the built environment as they are the building designers of the future, taking this country to the next millennium.”
The Sponsorship Agreement signing is an integral part of SLIA as it strengthens the bond between the SLIA and their sponsors who have stood by them for the past countless years. This precedes the 31st Annual Sessions set to commence, on 19 February with the Inauguration Ceremony and the opening of the Members’ Work and Trade Exhibition. The National Conference, addressed by renowned architects and other allied professionals from around the world; will be held on 20 February 2014 while the Annual General Meeting and the Fellowship Night will be held on 23 February 2014. The Exhibition will be open to the public from 20 – 23 February 2014 and SLIA will be inviting students through Heads of Schools.
The sponsorships will enable the SLIA to take architecture to the regions and to our rural population where at present SLIA is engaged in a number of corporate responsible projects working with service organisations in school refurbishment programs and the Tourist Board on the Home Stay Programs.
