- 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 honoured for their resilience and significant contributions to the nation amid the unique challenges faced over the past year.
Moreover, the diversified conglomerate’s contributions to the country’s revenue generation as a responsible corporate citizen, a key criteria for the judging panel, ensured its ranking as the number one corporate for the second consecutive year in the Business Today List for 2021/22.
“Our market-leading export innovations, manufactured in Sri Lanka, are sought after across continents to help solve some of society’s most pressing issues. Earning the number one ranking in the Business Today Top 40 and multiple prestigious accolades at the NCE Export Awards together highlight the passion and dedication of our teams in driving economic value for society and the nation.
“Our management teams have ensured the right systems, controls and governance principles are in place to safeguard employees and our wider ecosystems amid the current economic predicament. Their agility, entrepreneurship, and innovation has ensured we meet our commitments to our customers while directly supporting the livelihoods of thousands of local smallholder farmers and out-growers, small-scale suppliers and micro-entrepreneurs,” Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage said.
The Business Today publication cited the Group’s performance as “a testament to prudent leadership and strategizing that successfully harnessed the strengths across its multiple verticals to navigate a challenging year. Hayleys PLC is a pivotal contributor to the country’s socioeconomic progress, which is noteworthy when Sri Lanka is at its nadir in forex reserves.”
Similarly, National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) President Ravi Jayawardene appreciated the excellent services rendered by Sri Lankan exporters to support the country’s economy. “During a troublesome period with lingering issues of foreign currency, fuel and energy and many other social dilemmas, resilient exporters have performed against all odds to support the nation by bringing much-needed foreign exchange to the country.”
Hayleys Group Companies Awards List
| # | Company | Award/s Won | Sector / Category |
| 1 | Haymat Ltd | Bronze Award | Coconut and Coconut Products Sector, Medium Category |
| 2 | Toyo Cushion Lanka Pvt Ltd | Gold Award | Coconut and Coconut Products Sector, Large Category |
| 3 | Hayleys Fibre PLC | Silver Award | Coconut and Coconut Products Sector, Large Category |
| 4 | Bonterra Limited | Silver Award | Coconut and Coconut Products Sector, Large Category |
| 5 | Chas P Hayley & Co Ltd | Bronze Award | Coconut and Coconut Products Sector, Extra-Large Category |
| 6 | Ravi Industries Ltd | Bronze Award | Coconut and Coconut Products Sector, Extra-Large Category |
| 7 | Rileys Ltd | Bronze Award | Coconut and Coconut Products Sector, Extra-Large Category |
| 8 | Rileys Ltd | Certificate on ethical trading | – |
| 9 | Haycarb PLC | Silver Award | Coconut and Coconut Products Sector, Extra Large Category |
| 10 | HJS Condiments Limited
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Gold Award | Processed Food Products Sector, Extra Large Category |
| 11 | Quality Seed Company Pvt Ltd
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Silver Award | Floriculture and Horticulture Products Sector, Medium Category |
| 12 | Hayleys Agro Biotech Pvt Ltd
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Silver Award | Floriculture and Horticulture Products Sector, Medium Category |
| 13 | Dipped Products PLC | Gold Award | Rubber & Rubber Products Sector, Extra Large Category
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| 14 | Special Award | Highest Foreign Exchange Earner
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| 15 | Challenge Trophy | The Best Ethical Trading Exporter, Extra Large Category
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| 16 | Mabroc Teas Pvt Ltd | Gold Award | Tea & Tea Products Sector, Extra Large Category |
| 17 | Advantis Engineering | Bronze Award
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Machinery and light Engineering Sector, Small Category |
| 18 | Advantis Freight | Bronze Award | Logistics Services Sector, Extra Large Category |
| 19 | Advantis Free Zone | Gold Award | Logistics Services Sector, Large Category |
| 20 | Alumex PLC | Gold Award | Machinery and Light Engineering Product Sector, Large Category |
