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Gal Oya Plantations - A Role-Model For Profitable Public-Private Partnerships

18 Jan 2023

Gal Oya Plantations - A Role-Model For Profitable Public-Private Partnerships

At a time when enhancing profitability of public enterprises is an urgent need to boost the national economy of Sri Lanka, the revival and turnaround of Gal Oya Plantations (formerly known as Hingurana Sugar factory) by LOLC is an embodiment of how the nation’s assets can be enhanced through professionalism and expertise by the private sector.

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Gal Oya - The critical pillar of social upliftment in Ampara

18 Jan 2023

Gal Oya - The critical pillar of social upliftment in Ampara

Looking at the thriving and prosperous Gal Oya sugarcane farmer community today, it is hard to believe that they were in despair due to the shutdown of the Hingurana Sugar Factory in 1997, as they depended entirely on the sugar factory for buying their sugarcane harvest.

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New Year Celebrations at Browns Head Office

02 Jan 2023

New Year Celebrations at Browns Head Office

Browns & Company commenced the new work year with the traditional lighting of the oil lamp and boiling of milk to usher in blessings and prosperity upon the company and its employees.

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Browns Agriculture wins SLIM Award 2022

28 Dec 2022

Browns Agriculture wins SLIM Award 2022

Browns Agriculture recently won the Silver Award - Global Brand Category at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2022. As the pioneer in agriculture mechanization in Sri Lanka and as a trusted brand, this recognition is a key milestone in the Strategic Business Unit’s journey.

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Exide Wins SLIM DIGIS 2.2 Award

27 Dec 2022

Exide Wins SLIM DIGIS 2.2 Award

As the key leader in the automotive battery industry in Sri Lanka, Exide by Browns has reached yet another milestone in its journey by being awarded a highly-acclaimed SLIM Digis Award under the ‘Best Use of Branded Content’ category. The accolade was given in recognition of Exide’s popular MasterClass Campaign that was promoted via the brand’s Facebook and YouTube platforms.

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Excel World Presents The Coolest Place In Colombo

09 Dec 2022

Excel World Presents The Coolest Place In Colombo

In keeping with the spirit of the upcoming festive season, Excel World will kick-start the holidays by bringing back its much-loved and iconic Snow World. After a three year hiatus, the unique ice-inspired space will be relaunched to the public in a new way by offering enhanced imaging, lighting and more.

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Browns Cricket Fiesta 2022

30 Oct 2022

Browns Cricket Fiesta 2022

The Browns Sports Club recently hosted its annual Cricket Fiesta at the BRC Grounds. The all-day event was filled with much excitement, good-natured camaraderie and sportsmanship.

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Pirith Chanting and Udaya Danaya at Browns Powermart Thimbirigasyaya

07 Oct 2022

Pirith Chanting and Udaya Danaya at Browns Powermart Thimbirigasyaya

The newly-constructed extension building of Browns Powermart, Thimbirigasyaya, was declared open by Chief Executive & Financial Officer - Browns Group, Mr. Sanakan Thamotharampillai on the 22nd of September in the presence of Chief Operating Officer, Browns Battery and Hardware Cluster, Mr. Ajith De Silva.

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A New Brand Identity for Browns Plantations Sector

04 Oct 2022

A New Brand Identity for Browns Plantations Sector

In keeping with the Group’s vision for expansion and diversification, with the acquisition of Udupussellawa Plantations PLC and Hapugastenne Plantations PLC from Finlays in December 2021, Browns Plantations has evolved into a leading plantation company.

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Browns General Trading Partners with Sierra

03 Oct 2022

Browns General Trading Partners with Sierra

Browns General Trading Division (GTD) the leader in internationally renowned building material solutions in Sri Lanka, recently partnered with Sierra Industries, a key figure in general engineering construction to retail uPVC fittings, pipes and conduits locally.

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