Browns Unveils New Expansion Strategy

In keeping with its vision to consistently evolve and address accelerated business growth needs, Brown & Company PLC recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehouse facility in Katunayake. Strategically located within minutes of the Bandaranaike International Airport and the nation’s rapidly evolving highway network, the space is positioned to significantly enhance Browns’ logistical capabilities. The hub will enable seamless access to key markets across the island, further solidifying the Company’s principal role in a cross-section of industries.

The inaugural event of the Browns Group Industrial Park was attended by Ishara Nanayakkara, Chairman, Brown & Company PLC and Deputy Chairman, LOLC Holdings PLC and Kapila Jayawardene, Group Managing Director/CEO, LOLC Holdings PLC along with key officials from the Browns and LOLC Group.

Spanning an impressive 200,000 square feet across eight acres of land, the hub is sited to evolve into the backbone of Browns’ operations. Designed to increase productivity, streamline processes and optimise supply chain management, the infrastructure exemplifies the Company’s commitment to delivering excellence across all its processes. The establishment of the warehouse will undoubtedly ensure quick delivery times, improved product availability, enhanced quality control, increased cost efficiency and superior customer service.

“The new Browns Group Industrial Park is a shining testament to Browns’ enduring heritage of trust, resilience and innovation, ensuring we are positioned to strengthen our supply chain management and manufacturing capabilities while enhancing distribution capacity and service efficiency. We are pleased to align this key milestone in the Company’s 150th year” said Thamotharampillai Sanakan, Director/CEO, Brown & Company PLC.

Established in 1875, Browns has flourished over the years to grow into a household name with a reputation as strong as its years are long. Today, the prestigious Browns Group is one of Sri Lanka’s largest diversified conglomerates, which manages a fast growing and valuable portfolio of brands across several key industry sectors, such as automotive; power generation; agriculture and plantation; pharmaceuticals; investments; marine and manufacturing as well as leisure.

L-R: Kapila Jayawardene, Group Managing Director/CEO, LOLC Holdings PLC and Ishara Nanayakkara, Chairman, Brown & Company PLC and Deputy Chairman, LOLC Holdings PLC.

Sanakan Thamotharampillai, Director/CEO Brown & Company PLC addresses the gathering.

Opening ceremony of Browns Group Industrial Park.

L-R: Gayan Ranawaka, Head of Administration Brown & Company PLC, Niyas Ahamed, Deputy General Manager, Browns Agriculture, Nilmini Nanayakkara, Director, LOLC Life Assurance, Sanjaya Nissanka, Cluster Chief Operating Officer/Agriculture & Heavy Equipment Cluster/Chief Executive Officer – Browns Agri Solutions, Ishara Nanayakkara, Chairman, Brown & Company PLC and Deputy Chairman, LOLC Holdings PLC, Kapila Jayawardene, Group Managing Director/CEO, LOLC Holdings PLC and Sanakan Thamotharampillai, Director/CEO Brown & Company PLC.

L-R: Ishara Nanayakkara, Chairman, Brown & Company PLC and Deputy Chairman, LOLC Holdings PLC and Kapila Jayawardene, Group Managing Director/CEO, LOLC Holdings PLC look on as Asanga Pieris, Deputy General Manager, Browns Thermal Engineering, offers a detailed explanation on the manufacturing process of RADCO Radiators.

The inauguration ceremony of Browns Group Industrial Park.