John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL), one of Sri Lanka’s leading third-party logistics solutions providers proudly marked the 10th operational anniversary of its partnership with AkzoNobel Paints Lanka (Pvt) Ltd at a celebratory event held recently at the JKLL Seeduwa Distribution Centre. The occasion was a reflection of the successful collaboration and shared achievements of the two organisations over the past decade.
AkzoNobel Paints Lanka, a prominent player in Sri Lanka’s paint industry, is renowned for its dedication to quality, sustainability, and innovation. Through its flagship brands such as, Dulux and Sikkens, the company serves both decorative and vehicle refinishing paint markets, consistently setting industry benchmarks in customer satisfaction and sustainable solutions tailored to market demands.
The commemorative event was attended by senior representatives from both organisations. The AkzoNobel delegation included Managing Director, Amila Indika, Country Head of Vehicle Refinishing Sales Upali Rathnayake and other senior executives, while JKLL was represented by CEO, Lasitha Manchanayake, members of the Management Committee and the operations staff.
As a gesture of gratitude, JKLL presented tokens of appreciation to past and present staff from both AkzoNobel and JKLL, recognising their invaluable contributions. In reciprocation, AkzoNobel presented JKLL with a token of appreciation, signifying the strength of their partnership.
The leadership teams from both organisations reflected on the foundation of their enduring relationship, emphasising mutual support, adaptability and innovation. JKLL has consistently delivered flexible pricing models, operational efficiencies and sustainability-focused solutions. Meanwhile, AkzoNobel has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, especially during challenging periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic and during the turbulent economic climate that followed. Together, the two organisations have successfully navigated these adversities, ensuring uninterrupted service and achieving mutual growth.
This enduring partnership between JKLL and AkzoNobel stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in achieving operational excellence and sustainable growth. By combining expertise and fostering strong relationships, the two companies have set a high standard for industry partnerships in Sri Lanka.
John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, operating with over 80+ companies in seven diverse industry sectors. With a history of over 150 years, John Keells Group provides careers to over 15,000 persons and has been ranked as Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Respected Entity’ for 19 years by LMD magazine. John Keells Holdings PLC was ranked first for the fourth consecutive year in the ‘Transparency in Corporate Reporting Assessment’ by Transparency International Sri Lanka. Whilst being a full member of the World Economic Forum and a participant of the UN Global Compact, JKH drives its CSR vision of “Empowering the Nation for Tomorrow” through the John Keells Foundation and the social entrepreneurship initiative ‘Plasticcycle,’ which is a catalyst in significantly reducing plastic pollution in Sri Lanka.
