Sri Lanka’s Hayleys’ Dipped Products PLC invests Rs. 2.3 billion in manufacturing
The Morning: Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, recently announced a Rs. 2.3 billion into its hand-glove manufacturing production, including a series of other major capacity expansion projects at its Kottawa manufacturing facility.
The investment is expected to enhance DPL’s capacity to meet rising global demand for specialised protective gloves. The expansion comprises two advanced Glove Dipping Plants, a modern Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), and a high-efficiency Steam Boiler, collectively reinforcing export readiness while improving environmental performance.
At the core of the expansion is the fully automated Electrician’s Glove Dipping Plant, designed for the production of specialised gloves. The facility integrates industrial robots alongside a track-mounted robot enabling automated transfers, handling payloads of up to 300 kg.
Complementing this is the Natural Rubber and Blended Glove Dipping Plant, which introduces synchronised multi-robot dipping technology to Sri Lanka, operating within a fully integrated system.
“This investment reflects a deliberate step in strengthening how we scale our export manufacturing operations while maintaining quality and environmental responsibility”, said Dipped Products PLC Managing Director Pushpika Janadheera. “The integration of advanced automation and supporting infrastructure enables us to improve efficiency across the facility, while ensuring we are better positioned to meet evolving customer and industry requirements.”
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector is witnessing renewed momentum, driven by rising investments, capacity expansions, and stronger trade connectivity. The recent Rs. 2.3 billion investment by Dipped Products PLC, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, into its hand-glove manufacturing operations and expansion projects at the Kottawa facility reflects growing confidence in the country’s industrial potential. This upward trend signals broader economic activity and presents attractive business/investment opportunities for foreign businesses/investors seeking access to South Asia’s manufacturing and export markets. Sri Lanka offers strategic advantages including a skilled workforce, competitive production costs, and strong trade ties with key global markets. The country’s export-oriented manufacturing sectors, particularly rubber products, apparel, gloves, food processing, and light engineering, continue to benefit from preferential trade access and increasing global demand. As manufacturers expand operations and modernise facilities, opportunities are emerging for foreign businesses/investors in areas such as joint ventures, technology transfer, industrial automation, sustainable manufacturing, logistics, and export partnerships. With improving investor confidence and ongoing industrial development, Sri Lanka is positioning itself as an increasingly competitive manufacturing hub in the region.
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