ABMCL bags National Quality Award 2022

Associated Battery Manufacturers (Ceylon) Limited, (a subsidiary of Exide Industries Limited) [ABMCL] the manufacturer of renowned automotive batteries, Exide, Lucas and Dagenite was honoured with the Sri Lanka National Quality Award under the Manufacturing – Medium Scale category organised by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), the National Standards Body of Sri Lanka, at the Monarch Imperial, Thalawathugoda recently.

This renowned event is held annually to acknowledge business excellence in local entities and to recognise Sri Lankan organisations that excel in quality management and achievement. The jury consisted of key industry experts selecting the winners on the criteria based on the standards used for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award USA which include; leadership, strategic planning, customer focus, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, workforce focus, operational focus and results.

ABMCL, a joint venture of Exide Industries Limited [Exide] and Brown & Company PLC [Browns] established in 1960 is the first lead-acid battery manufacturer of Sri Lanka. Since its inception, ABMCL has been dedicated to meeting the requirements of customers in Sri Lanka and has consistently invested in technological advancements to provide high-quality products. Notably, ABMCL receives technical assistance from Exide which is South Asia’s largest manufacturer of lead acid batteries and provider of power storage solutions. ABMCL has consistently remained at the cutting edge of international battery technology and has introduced various pioneering products and power storage solutions in South Asia and global markets.

“This award not only celebrates ABMCL’s manufacturing prowess but also underscores the pivotal role played by Browns, the distinguished conglomerate with a remarkable legacy of almost 150 years and a commitment to the ‘Heritage of Trust,’ in building and nurturing the trust of consumers nationwide. Browns’ unwavering dedication aligns seamlessly with ABMCL’s mission for innovation and superior quality.” said Ajith de Silva, Chief Operating Officer, Automotive & Hardware Cluster – Browns Group.