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Bodyline marks its 30 years with 30 CSR initiatives
Bodyline (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading apparel manufacturer and an innovatively disruptive subsidiary of South Asia’s largest apparel tech conglomerate, MAS Holdings, last week celebrated its 30th anniversary with a campaign dubbed ‘Bodyline Transcends 30 Years.’Through this campaign, the company continues to positively impact the lives of the communities they operate, through 30 CSR initiatives.
Commenting on the momentous occasion, Bodyline’s Chief Executive Officer Dinesh De Silva said, “We have created over 60,000 direct employment opportunities In Sri Lanka and India. We are making a positive impact on our stakeholders, customers, shareholders, employees and community by living our vision to Create, Delight and Inspire. We have established ourselves as the go-to partner for world-renowned brands, providing concept to delivery solutions through our global co-creation centre. Our growth is closely knit with the growth of our people and enriches the communities we work with in living our purpose of “enabling dreams and enriching the fabric of life on the planet”.”
Noting some of the upcoming initiatives through the ‘Bodyline Transcends 30 Years’ campaign, the company’s Sustainable Business Deputy General Manager Saumi De-Almeida said that “four of the 30 projects are open to all employees, including the planting of 1,000 kumbuk trees along the Mawak Oya river bed, a 7km beach clean-up stretching from Kalutara to Panadura, a Bodyline Fit and Fun Run to raise funds for school supplies of grade one students, and also the opening of a Food Forest extending over 2 acres of land at Bodyline’s plant premises.”
On the 16th of November, Bodyline also opened two renovated bus halts in Horana, which is close to the company, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. “We will also have a soft opening at the Ingiriya Hospital, where we will be constructing two new toilet facilities while also renovating and painting the OPD and ETU,” she added.
Bodyline’s Human Resources & Sustainable Business Director Venura Attanayaka said,” Not only have we been able to withstand economic and political impacts on the industry, but we have also been able to maintain our contribution towards our beloved communities, which has always been a priority.”
Local communities also cherish the company for its legacy projects which include the building of homes for soldiers through the ‘Ranavirugama’ program, the building of a pediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the Horana Base Hospital, as well as the uplifting of sports like boxing in local communities, by building a boxing ring for Vidyarathna School in Horana.
Bodyline is a joint venture between MAS Holdings, Triumph International Germany and Mast Industries USA. The company has the capacity to produce garments from concept to delivery. It is renowned as the leader in producing fitted garments that provide superior next-to-skin performance wear. It is also the go-to vendor for bra innovations.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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