Liquid Island Clinches Gold at National Industry Excellence Awards 2023

Reaffirms position as an industry trailblazer, setting new benchmarks for quality, sustainability, and corporate responsibility.

Colombo, November 22, 2023 – Liquid Island, the manufacturer of Sri Lanka's pioneering natural mineral water brand Olu Tropical Water, received top recognition at the National Industry Excellence Awards 2023 recently. The company clinched the Gold Award in the ‘Value-Added Product & Beverages Industry’ category under the ‘Micro Category and Tea’ sector for its commitment to excellence in factory operations and processes, and benchmark Corporate Social Responsibility.

Liquid Island's performance at the awards is attributed to its green industry concept, as the company has transitioned from using PET bottles to glass bottle filling and replaced polyethene shrink wrapping with corrugated cartons for packaging. The brand's environmentally conscious endeavors also extend to a Glass Recycling Project and CSR initiatives under OLU, both of which contribute to the larger goal of promoting environmental sustainability. Backed with ISO and SLSI certifications, the company has an exceptional factory environment and operations that uphold the highest quality standards in the industry.

“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition for our exceptional factory operations and processes. In 2019, we made a groundbreaking decision to transition from PET to glass packaging, marking Olu Tropical Water as the pioneer in Sri Lanka to entirely cease the use of PET. We remain committed to setting new industry benchmarks for environmental stewardship and will continue to invest in initiatives that bring about positive change, including our recent work in leopard conservation through habitat preservation in the central highlands,” commented Shalindri Malawana, General Manager of Liquid Island.

Additionally, Liquid Island's focus on employee training and development programs, along with its productivity initiatives, serves as a testament to the company's forward-thinking approach. These efforts not only enhance internal operations but also drive the company's success and recognition within the industry.

The judging panel for the National Industry Excellence Awards 2023 included notable figures from the Ministry of Industries, as well as key representatives from research institutions and regulatory bodies, including the University of Sri Jayawardanapura, University of Colombo, Industrial Technology Institute, NEARD, and SLSI.