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ABOUT US

Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Ltd is the newest BOI-approved aspirant to the cement manufacturing industry of Sri Lanka. As situated in Export Processing Zone, Mirijjawila, Hambanthota, with the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Lanwa Sanstha Cement is expected to be one of the region’s largest cement manufacturers.

In phase 01, there will be 3 Million Metric Tons per annum production in the Lanwa plant, actively contributing to the annual cement consumption of the country. With a projected full capacity of 4 Million Metric Tons production per annum, Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation will be the largest cement manufacturer in Sri Lanka. In full capacity, Lanwa Sanstha Cement will produce a full range of cement products, including Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Portland Composite Cement (PCC), and Blended Hydraulic Cement (BHC). Lanwa Sanstha Cement aims to meet the needs of all major construction projects of the Island.

Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation boasts cutting-edge technology for the manufacturing process, with all mixing being done with European machinery, effectively reducing the wastage levels to a minimal. The facility also features a fully automated Stacker Reclaimer Yard and two Bridge Type Ship Unloaders for ease of handling cargo, shifting from labour-intensive to tech-oriented aligning local industry with global standards.

As the sister company of Ceylon Steel Corporation Limited, Sri Lanka’s foremost manufacturer of steel, Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Ltd will set higher standards in the Sri Lankan cement manufacturing industry, with their hallmark product philosophy in quality and innovation.

Vision

To be a global player of the cement industry by sustaining brand image while providing world class cement products to the nation.

Mission

Continuously improving the product and process quality based on research and innovation, utilizing world class technology, dedication and technical know-how of our employees towards the betterment of national industrial development. Our brand image is sustained through products with superlative quality performances and glamorous customer services.

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

Mr. Nandana Lokuwithana

Sri Lanka: a pearl in the Indian ocean, a beacon of resilience and hope for a better tomorrow…

Some say the authentic colours of either a person, a company or even a country stand out in difficult situations. And as an entrepreneur, a Sri Lankan and a globally connected individual, I would say that Sri Lanka is showing its colours marvellously. Sri Lanka is a blessed land with multitudinous opportunities. I realized it not only by being a Sri Lankan but also when I was exposed to the world while living overseas.

Like most of the young generation in the ’80s, I too decided to migrate, thinking and dreaming of greener pastures. However, I have realized that there is no other to compare with my birth country. I can vouch now that in Sri Lanka, the prospects are more affluent, brighter and splendid, though I had my share of good fortune in rising from the ranks up the corporate ladder to power with the renowned and the famous in the business world.

After returning to Sri Lanka, I marked my first entrepreneurial venture and a giant step in the Sri Lankan business world with the acquisition of Ceylon Heavy Industries & Construction Company Limited, CHICO, from a Korean entity, in 2009. And it was renamed Ceylon Steel Corporation Limited with the brand name “Lanwa Sanstha Wane”, reinstalling the national pride of a giant in the steel business since 1961; Ceylon Steel Corporation pioneered steel fabrication in Sri Lanka. Not long after, Ferentino Tyre Corporation (Pvt) Limited commenced construction at Horana. Continuing my journey as a proud, 100% Sri Lankan entrepreneur, I initiated my third venture, Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Limited at Hambanthota.

The world we see is spinning in a faster phase than ever when it comes to technological advancement and innovation. Hence I, too, aim to ingrain state-of-the-art technology and advanced technical know-how in our industries so we will be future-ready and on par with the global standings as a country. I firmly believe that if we all Sri Lankans can commit ourselves to catapult Sri Lanka to a future where we are adamantine and indestructible socially, economically, and industrially, no youth have a necessity to migrate overseas for better jobs as Sri Lanka itself would produce lucrative employment and better futures for them.

And that vision of mine will be enriched with our new venture, Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Ltd. Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Ltd., as a sister company of Sri Lanka’s foremost manufacturer of steel Ceylon Steel Corporation Limited, will thrive to become one of the region’s largest cement manufacturers, and the principal supplier for all major construction projects of the country.

Our production is located in the Export Processing Zone of Mirijjawila, Hambanthota, with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility spread across 63 acres. Also, this facility incorporates a host of sophisticated features, including a 2.4km covered conveyer belt connecting the port & factory for increased efficiency, minimal wastage and pollution.

In many ways, we’re optimistic that this venture will significantly boost the economy in terms of technological advancement, environmental friendly technologies and a solution to the shortage of cement, which is crippling the local construction sector.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Mr. Dammika Lokuwithana

I am truly honoured to partner with the Chairman’s vision of boosting the infrastructure development of the nation, and happy that the Group was able to usher in LANWA Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt.) Limited as a key player in the manufacture and supply of high-quality cements to the construction industry.

I am, also, happy to announce to all our customers and dealers island wide that with LANWA we have redoubled our mutual trust and partnership, for LANWA now stands as the first and only manufacturer of both quality steel rebars and quality cement, in Sri Lanka.

I have the utmost confidence that the brand LANWA Sanstha Cement will win the trust of all its consumers for its quality of raw material, standards of manufacture, and competitive pricing, just like our very own ‘LANWA Sanstha Wane’–the pioneer and leading brand of reinforcement steel in Sri Lanka for over sixty years.

That is why, from the very start, we were emphatic about commissioning a first-of-its-kind facility with the latest European technology in our mixing plants, so that we create a product that is the best in the market. We were also focused on creating a manufacturing process that is sustainable and environmentally friendly, unlike any other. A 2.4 km fully enclosed conveyor from port to plant, together with a fully automated Stacker Reclaimer Yard, also fully enclosed, ensures that the entire plant environment of 63 acres is dust-free. That is a first in Sri Lanka!

As this catalogue showcases, the products that we have on offer meet and surpass the most stringent quality criteria that the industry demands. It is not only quality cement that we offer when we are servicing the industry. We offer a service that is hard to surpass, for it comes with over sixty years of accumulated experience in understanding the project and the client in the industry, as well.

I am confident that with our island-wide distributor presence that was mutually nurtured to make the brand LANWA Sastha Wane the trusted brand for generations, will create that same customer trust with LANWA Sanstha Cement, for generations to come!

Our Policies

Learn of our policy on Sustainable development that encompasses commitments that are beneficial to our employees, stakeholders, customers, communities, economy, and nature.

Quality Policy

Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation Private Limited is committed for the continual improvement of the Quality Management System while abiding by the vision of being the foremost manufacturer of quality cementitious products that fulfill the demands of the construction industry and the customer base island wide.

We are also steadfastly focused on the quality of the raw material we use, standards of manufacture through monitoring, control and satisfying applicable requirements; we also employ a trained workforce who continuously monitor and review the effectiveness of the incorporated Quality Management Systems.

Our annual targets and productivity are measured against the incorporated quality parameters.

Environmental Policy

Lanwa Cement is committed to running its business in a responsible, environmentally sound, and sustainable manner. We recognize that our supply chain, processes, and products have both direct and indirect environmental impacts. We seek to identify these and to find effective ways of eliminating or reducing them. Our aim is to achieve continuous improvement in our environmental performance. Throughout our internal & external operations, we regard compliance with the law as the minimum standard to be achieved and will put in place additional environmental programs to go beyond compliance where appropriate.

Environmental Objectives,

To take significant environmental aspects and impacts into account throughout our operations, maintaining a functioning environmental management system.
To ensure that environmental issues are properly assessed and considered when key decisions are taken about supply chains, processes, and new product development.

To establish and measure the significant environmental impacts of our operations, set targets for performance improvements, and monitor progress against those targets in the area including but not limited to energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage/quality, and waste.
To use energy and natural resources wisely and efficiently, eliminate and minimize waste, and re-use and recycle where practical.
Comply with the applicable legislation concerning the company’s activities and services.
Innovation by carrying out Research & Developmental activities, coupled with enablers leads to continual improvement.
To ensure that employees have a level of knowledge and understanding appropriate to their environmental responsibilities and are aware of actions they can take to reduce their impacts.

Our environmental objectives have been chosen, and are regularly reviewed, to ensure that our actions effectively implement our environmental, policy.

Loyal Clients of LANWA

Our prestigious partnerships that are directly linked to the development of the construction industry.