Expands its International Market Presence to Bangladesh.

Illustrating the Company’s robust presence and the global expansion drive, LAUGFS Lubricants, the only home-grown, innovation-led lubricant brand in Sri Lanka, recently expanded its presence to Bangladesh. A fully owned subsidiary of LAUGFS Holdings, LAUGFS Lubricants has been offering lubricant solutions for every class of motor vehicle since its inception in 2008. As the only Sri Lankan Company with its own lubricant blending license, LAUGFS Lubricants has become a dominant player amongst multinationals.

“In spite of the pandemic-driven challenging macro-economic conditions that prevail across the globe, we at LAUGFS Lubricants have been able to steer forth strongly to achieve our goals through adopting a pragmatic and market sensitive approach. Our expansion into Bangladesh is the first step in our global expansion drive, a comprehensive journey that we have chartered for the Company. As such, this is a proud moment not only for LAUGFS Lubricants but also for Sri Lanka as a nation,” commented LAUGFS Holdings Limited Group Chairman, Mr. W. K. H. Wegapitiya.

LAUGFS Lubricants combines global technology and local expertise through conducting extensive research and development to manufacture lubricants that suits the tropical climate experienced in Sri Lanka and rest of the South Asian region. The unique lubricant formulations that LAUGFS Lubricants continue to offer are created cutting-edge research and innovation combined with the unmatched experience and insights LAUGFS has gained in the local lubricant industry.

“Expanding our presence to Bangladesh is an important milestone in our strategic journey. As a truly Sri Lankan conglomerate with entrepreneurial beginnings, we are pleased to be on track, in our strategic path to grow in a sustainable manner to build a global presence as a trusted, profitable and viable multinational. Our growth efforts reach beyond Company goals to become champions of propelling the Sri Lankan economy on an upward trajectory,” said LAUGFS Holdings Limited Group Deputy Chairman, Mr. Thilak De Silva.

Established in 2008, LAUGFS Lubricants offers a range of high quality automobile and industrial lubricant products. The Company holds ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)’ approvals for Volvo, Renault and Porsche vehicles and is the only Sri Lankan lubricant company to hold licenses from the American Petroleum Institute, which defines global industry standards for motor oils.

LAUGFS Holdings Limited is one of the largest diversified business conglomerates and a trusted and well-loved home-grown business in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1995, LAUGFS today has expanded across 20 industries in Sri Lanka and overseas, establishing a strong presence as a leader and pioneer in the power and energy, retail, industrial, services, leisure, and logistics sectors. With over 3,500 employees and an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 60 billion, LAUGFS continues to expand and empower millions as a trusted Sri Lankan brand.