February 2, 2023
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5min
      Hayleys Advantis, the transportation and logistics arm of the Hayleys Group, recently donated a pre-fabricated research laboratory in support of the scientists involved in the accelerated natural regeneration of mangroves at Anawilundawa. This project was completed under the first phase of the ‘Advantis Blue C’ programme, which was launched as a strategic […]

December 9, 2022
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48min
  ·         Wins 20 prestigious accolades at National Chamber of Exports Annual Awards 2022 ·         Ranked No.1 Corporate for 2nd consecutive year by Business Today Top 40 2021-2022  The Hayleys Group received top honours at the recently concluded National Chamber of Exports Awards, with its export manufacturing, agriculture, tea export, and transportation and logistics sectors […]

September 26, 2022
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3min
      Alumex, Sri Lanka’s largest fully integrated aluminium profile manufacturer and a member of the Hayleys Group, launched its online portal – www.alumexstore.com for aluminium products and equipment for both residential and commercial applications with seamless delivery services across the island. The www.alumexstore.com online portal, the first of its kind to be established […]

July 11, 2022
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6min
        Alumex, Sri Lanka’s leading fully integrated aluminium profiles manufacturer and member of the Hayleys Group, joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as the new member of the Production and Transformation Division.  ASI is a not-for-profit standard-setting and certification organization, bringing together producers, users and stakeholders in the value chain with a […]

May 18, 2022
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4min
        Specialised training and growth opportunities provided to fabricators Capacity building programmes organised to create awareness and enhance knowledge Alumex, Sri Lanka’s leading fully integrated aluminium profiles manufacturer and member of the Hayleys Group, recently expanded its network of home-grown aluminium fabricators to over 15,000 with the addition of 2,000 Lumin experts. […]

February 15, 2022
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5min
        Cumulative Group contribution reaches Rs. 111Mn Improved the lives of over 43,808 people across 19 rural communities through sustainable projects Long-lasting impact through water purification, construction of fully-equipped libraries, digital classrooms and provision of essential school supplies Iconic Sri Lankan multinational conglomerate, the Hayleys Group continued to provide vital support towards […]

October 15, 2021
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6min
    Initiative to support Sri Lanka’s commitment to global Bonn Challenge Mahaweli Authority to support project as technical partner University of Wayamba to conduct annual assessment of conservation areas Iconic diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Hayleys PLC announced the successful completion of Phase I in its flagship biodiversity conservation initiative ‘Kirulu’, focused on restoring biological […]

June 19, 2020
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4min
The Hayleys Group’s geographical and sectoral diversity enabled it to deliver earnings growth in an extremely challenging year, with profit-after-tax increasing by 5% y-o-y and profit attributable to equity holders growing by 40% in 2019/20. Profitability was upheld by the strong performance of the Group’s export-oriented businesses which countered the weaker performance of the sectors […]

November 8, 2017
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4min
Fueled by topline growth across all of its key business segments, Hayleys PLC posted a 20% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in turnover up to Rs. 62.4billion. The Group has continuously infused higher levels of investment into key business segments with a view to enhancing  growth potential over the medium-long term. These investments were also reflected in […]

September 15, 2017
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4min
Colombo, September 15, 2017: Hayleys PLC and its subsidiaries are pleased to announce the purchase of 61.73% of shares of Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, for a consideration of LKR 10.9 billion, making it the single largest acquisition for a listed company in Sri Lanka in recent times. This strategic acquisition by Hayleys PLC and its […]


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