MCLARENS GROUP
3M-McLarens hosted its flagship event on 3 September at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo. Held under the theme ‘Powering Performance through Innovation, Celebrating Partnerships,’ the premium evening brought together top customers, C-suite executives, industry stakeholders and 3M-McLarens leadership, to celebrate valued partnerships and explore the future of collaborative innovation in Sri Lanka.
The event celebrated 3M-McLarens’ most loyal customers for their continued trust and contributions while also marking six years of collaboration between 3M and the McLarens Group.
INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION This partnership brings world-class innovations to Sri Lankan businesses across key sectors – including construction, motor, consumer goods and industrial solutions – delivering long-term impact and real world applications.
“At 3M-McLarens, our customers are at the heart of every innovation we bring to the Sri Lankan market. We have been able to empower homes, workplaces and infrastructure to perform at their best – growing sustainably and embracing global technologies,” notes CEO and Director of 3M-McLarens Dilan Seneviratne.
The evening also featured a dynamic innovation showcase with live demonstrations of new 3M-McLarens technologies designed to enhance efficiency, safety and performance in local industries. This reaffirmed the company’s commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s industrial development through science based innovations and practical solutions.
Adding a creative dimension, 3M-McLarens announced its partnership with renowned artist and award-winning Sri Lankan icon Umaria Sinhawansa, sponsoring her first ever English music video production.
The collaboration integrates 3M-McLarens’ advanced material innovations – including Scotchlite™ Reflective Material – into costume design, illustrating how the brand’s technologies are inspiring not only industries but also the progressive world of music and art.
Looking ahead, 3M-McLarens plans to strengthen its local presence through region specific innovations, solutions for infrastructure growth and mobility, and sustainable practices tailored to Sri Lanka’s evolving needs.
GLOBAL PRESENCE AND LEGACY 3M is a global innovation company that has applied science and technology for over a century to make life better, safer and more productive. Operating in more than 70 countries with a portfolio of over 60,000 products, 3M serves diverse industries worldwide.
In Sri Lanka, 3M has been delivering industry relevant innovations for over a decade; and through its collaboration with McLarens Group, it continues to support local businesses with cutting-edge solutions that drive growth and sustainability.
Meanwhile, the McLarens Group – a diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka – has a proud 75 year legacy since its founding in 1949. Growing from strength to strength, the group now operates across five key industries and sectors including maritime and logistics; petroleum and energy; manufacturing and distribution; leisure; and property and strategic investments.
Partnering with internationally recognised brands including Fortune 500 companies, McLarens delivers innovative end-to-end solutions, powered by over 1,600 passionate professionals committed to excellence.
– Compiled by Prashanthi Cooray
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