Q: How have Mascons’ products evolved to meet customer needs?

A: Mascons initiated operations in 1939 as a small building materials supplier to the Department of Buildings during the British colonial period. From humble beginnings, we steadily grew by buying and selling building materials in the local market, and then expanded to import and distribute materials from the UK and other countries.

We established our own factories in Sri Lanka to meet both national demands and customer needs. Our head office is located at 175 Sri Sumanatissa Mawatha in Colombo 12, and we have branches in Kurunegala, Ratmalana, Vavuniya, Jaffna, Manipay, Embilipitiya and Galle.

Today, we specialise in a wide range of high quality products including asbestos cement (AC) roofing sheets since 1955, barbed wire since 1963, and fibreglass roofing and sheets since 1985.

Additionally, Mascons launched cut flowers in 1997; stainless steel kitchen sinks in 2005; cement floor tiles in 2006; chain link fencing in 2008; wood composite doors and frames in 2012; and wood composite windows and window frames in 2013.

We have also manufactured wood composite decking floorboards since 2014; hollow blocks and paving tiles since 2017; ordinary Portland cement (OPC), and interior and exterior emulsion paint as of 2021; and from 2024, Morgan black tea and SealCore PVC pipes.

In addition to these manufactured products, since the inception we have imported and distributed a range of building materials, including tools, power tools, sanitary ware, scaffolding systems, construction machinery, locks and hinges, mesh products and Pegler products to meet client needs.

Q: What is your organisation’s approach to customer excellence?

A: Our approach to customer excellence focusses on understanding clients’ unique needs, ensuring timely delivery and providing exceptional service to foster long-lasting relationships.

In addition, our commitment to the industry is evident with Mascons being a member of several trade organisations including the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and International Chamber of Commerce.

We are also a member of the Hardware Merchants’ Association, Sri Lanka-Italy Business Council and Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka.

Q: How do your affiliates contribute to your organisation’s diversified business portfolio?

A: Our affiliates help us maintain a strong foothold in sectors ranging from construction and manufacturing to agriculture, driving economic growth and promoting Sri Lankan exports globally.

Built Element, established in 1956, is a pioneering manufacturer of AC roofing sheets, and comprises five plants and a workforce of 450. We produce high quality Elephant Masconite AC roofing products in compliance with SLS 9 Parts I and II of 1988, and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Stainless Steel Industries, which began manufacturing stainless steel kitchen sinks in 2005, has expanded its operations to include eco-friendly wood plastic composite (WPC) door sashes, door frames, decking and flooring, and PVC pipes.

Mascons AgroTech, founded in 1998, cultivates cut flowers using state-of-the-art computer controlled greenhouses from France and Holland. Situated 1,400 metres above sea level, the plants are cultivated across 25,000 square metres in computer controlled greenhouses in coco fibre mediums.

The North Punduloya Estate and Tea Factory, spanning 469 acres of tea cultivation at an elevation of 5,600 feet, produces upper Western tea using the traditional British orthodox process.

Teas – including silver tips, broken orange pekoe (BOP), broken orange pekoe fanning (BOPF), orange pekoe (OP), fannings and dust – are crafted using age-old techniques, preserving the unique flavour of Ceylon Tea.

Telephone 2325561-3/2344672  |  Email mascons@eureka.lk  |  Website www.mascons.com