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The newest authorised distributor of Central industries PLC was appointed recently at Kalmunai (United Traders, 121 Ampara Road, Samanthurai) to cater to business needs in the vicinity.
The new business centre was unveiled by Minister of Urban Development, Water Supply and Drainage Rauff Hakeem at a ceremony.
Central industries PLC is in the process of appointing authorised distributors on an island wide basis in a bid to enhance distribution of the company’s premier product National PVC water-pipe and other products.
The new distributor at Kalmunai will join the bandwagon to cater to the ever increasing demand for the company’s products.
Individuals who build houses and construction companies/contractors have kept high confidence on the National PVC product. The newest Central industries PLC authorised distributor will supply company’s products including National PVC to hardware agents, construction companies, contractors and house builders in Kalmunai area.
At the unveiling ceremony of the Kalmunai authorised distributor, Central Industries PLC General Manager Mayura Rupathunge said demand for the company’s products has increased in an unparalleled manner over the years.
“Presently many construction projects are being carried out at Kalmunai. There is a huge base of loyal customers of National PVC in the vicinity. Hence it is our responsibility to fulfil National PVC water-pipes and accessory requirements of these customers in the vicinity by promptly supplying the product. We have thus appointed an authorised distributor who is a well known personality in the vicinity. We are in the process of appointing dealers islandwide on a constant basis,” said Rupathunga.
He added, “The sole purpose of appointing new distributors is to provide convenience to our loyal and prospective customers who have faith in National PVC and other products of Central Industries.”
Amongst all PVC producers in Sri Lanka, Central Industries PLC was the first company to receive SLS 147 and SLS 659 standard certificates for PVC water-pipe production and PVC accessories production respectively.
The company’s other products; Solvent cement, gutters, electrical conduits, PE water-pipes, stainless steel water tanks, septic tanks, garden hose, National Compact ball-valves, Krypton brand of electrical switches, sockets, and accessories too are in high demand. Central Industries PLC is the sole distributor for Hitachi power tools and accessories in Sri Lanka.