Heads into the New Year on a High Note with Programs in Jaffna and a First Time Program in Point Pedro

S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd entered 2022 on a memorable and empowering note as they conducted two programs for their plumbers’ community in the North of the Island. The program for the plumbers’ community in Jaffna took place on January 11 at the Green Grass Hotel, Jaffna followed by a program on the following day; the 12th of January at Hotel Sooriyamahal, Point Pedro. Both programs were memorable as they provided an opportunity for S-lon to share new knowledge, skills, and techniques with their professionals but it was more significant as the program was held in Point Pedro for the very first time in the history of S-lon.

S-lon is a cherished household name in the local construction and building material industry and S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd is a subsidiary of The Capital Maharaja Group. In October 2001, the S-lon Plumber’s Club was established under the patronage of Mr. S.C. Weerasekara; Group Director of the Capital Maharaja Group to develop and evolve standards surrounding the modern plumbing industry and uplift the professionalism and image of the plumbing profession.

Since its inception, 8,000 plumbers around the country have been the force behind the active S-lon plumbers’ club, benefitting from the practical and informative area-based programmes that are carried on across the country. The programs are conducted with S-lon’s most respected senior professionals in the field to ensure that their members receive a holistic and up-to-date learning experience, “When we started this, our objective was to continually develop the local plumbing industry and improve the professional and personal standards of plumbers” explained Group Director of Capital Maharaja Group Mr. S.C Weerasekera. This aim extends towards offering members career guidance and support towards developing their career prospects and targets through NTT (National Trade Test) and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) with the partnership of NAITA.

The support of the Plumber’s Club doesn’t end there. They also offer members an insurance scheme that encourages a habit of saving and extends support to them during an untimely demise or injury.  Benefits from this S-lon’s initiative has been extended even to the family members as the children of the members are applicable for the “Nena Saviya” scholarship scheme. This educational support program sponsors financial support to children who excel in Grade 5 scholarship exams until A/Ls.

While the aim of the workshops was to empower the plumbers’ community, it was also conducted with their health and wellbeing in mind. Both programs were conducted under stringent public health regulations and held in partnership with the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA).

Both programs were held under the auspices of Manager Product Development and S-lon Plumber’s Club Manager, Mr. Mohomed Shiraas. Other representatives from S-lon included the CEO of S-lon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Mr. Gehan Amarasinghe, Mr. Prasanna Chandrasekeran – Manager, Dealer Sales Development, Mr. Mohamed Rizny – Brand- Manager, Mr. Kirubakaran – Managing Director of Jaffna Re-Distribution Center and Mr. Anandarooban – the Area Sales Manager for S-lon. Several officials of the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority also participated in the programs.

Whilst Mr. Kadirkamar Thirukkumar, Deputy Chief Engineer, Department of Buildings, Northern Province participated as the Chief Guest at the Jaffna program and Mr. V Menon, Director of School Works – Northern Provincial Council Department of Education participated as the Chief Guest of the inaugural program at Point Pedro.