Sri Lanka’s EWIS Colombo Ltd exports first locally built laptops to Zimbabwe
The Morning: In a groundbreaking achievement for Sri Lanka’s IT and electronics manufacturing industry, EWIS Colombo Ltd, the country’s first and only local computer manufacturer, has successfully exported its first consignment of locally built laptops to Zimbabwe. This landmark event not only positions Sri Lanka as an emerging force in global IT hardware manufacturing but also highlights EWIS’s commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence on the international stage.
This historic shipment, dispatched from EWIS’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sooriyawewa, underscores the company’s dedication to delivering world-class technology solutions. With over 11 years of expertise in manufacturing and assembly, EWIS Colombo Ltd has played a pivotal role in driving Sri Lanka’s ICT sector forward. As a Board of Investment (BOI) Section 17-approved company, EWIS has established the country’s first and only local computer manufacturing plant, paving the way for the nation’s growth in high-tech exports.
Speaking on this momentous achievement, Sanjeewa Wickramanayake, Chairman of EWIS Colombo Ltd, expressed his pride and enthusiasm: This milestone is not just for EWIS but for Sri Lanka as a whole. It proves that our country has the talent, capability, and ambition to manufacture and export high-quality IT products, competing confidently on the global stage. As we continue expanding beyond local markets, we take immense pride in showcasing Sri Lanka’s excellence in technology and innovation to the world.
EWIS’s commitment to world-class quality is reinforced by its ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, CE, FCC, RoHS and IEC 62368-1 certifications, ensuring compliance with international quality, safety, and environmental standards. These global accreditations validate EWIS’s uncompromising dedication to excellence, making its products highly competitive in international markets.
For nearly four decades, EWIS has been a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s ICT sector, delivering cutting-edge solutions for education, businesses, and government enterprises. With over 11 years of local manufacturing and assembly expertise, EWIS has continuously refined its capabilities to produce high-quality, internationally competitive IT hardware.
The successful export to Zimbabwe represents a bold step toward expanding EWIS’s global footprint, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s potential as a world-class technology and manufacturing hub. As Sri Lanka accelerates its transition into a digital-first economy, this milestone lays the foundation for further IT hardware exports, strengthening the nation’s position in the global technology supply chain.
OSL take:
The latest venture by a Sri Lankan company to export locally-manufactured laptops to a foreign country indicates the strength and growth of Sri Lanka’s ICT and digital infrastructure development sectors. Given this strong growth recorded and the country’s overall growth in-line with becoming an emerging business destination in the South Asian region, foreign businesses/investors could confidently explore the expanding business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s ICT and digital infrastructure development sectors. The profits recorded by local businesses engaged in these sectors gives a further impetus to the lucrative nature of businesses in the ICT and digital infrastructure development sectors.
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