INSEE CEMENT
INSEE Cement and SLINTEC sign MoU to drive innovation and sustainability in the construction sector
06th August 2025: INSEE Cement, Sri Lanka’s number one cement company with flagship brands INSEE Sanstha and Mahaveli Marine Plus representing over 55 years of trust, in a strategic move, has partnered the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) the nation’s premier research institution in advanced technologies, to launch a collaborative research program focused on driving innovation and sustainability in Sri Lanka’s construction sector.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a ceremony recently with senior leaders from both organizations in attendance. Thusith Gunawarnasuriya, Chief Operating Officer, Sushil Rathore, Manufacturing Director, Dr. Moussa Baalbaki, Director of Products and Solutions Portfolio, and Kalinda Dasanayaka, General Manager of Quality and Technology represented INSEE Cement. Prof. Saman Seneweera, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sanjeewa Wijesinghe, Principal Scientist, Sewmini Yapa, Executive Business Development and Nadun Ranepura, Research Scientist was present on behalf of SLINTEC.
Thusith Gunawarnasuriya, Chief Operating Officer, said “As the industry leader, INSEE Cement is committed to advancing Sri Lanka’s construction sector through strategic collaborations championing meaningful change. The partnership with SLINTEC will support to develop low-carbon, future-ready construction solutions ensuring we continue to lead the industry toward a more environmentally responsible future.”
The strategic partnership enables INSEE Cement to further advance its product portfolio focusing on sustainability and performance excellence. As the market leader, INSEE Cement is leveraging the alliance to shape industry standards and drive meaningful progress in Sri Lanka’s construction sector.
This initiative also reflects the shared commitment from both organizations to innovation within the construction industry. They will combine technical expertise and visionary thinking to co-develop future-ready, environmentally responsible solutions that pave the way for a more resilient industry, setting new benchmarks for sustainable construction practices.
