GRI LAYS FOUNDATION FOR BADALGAMA PLANT

Time: Jan 5th  2017   Copy editor: Tyrefull

GRI (Global Rubber Industries) laid foundation the foundation for construction work on its latest specialized tyre factory in Badalgama, Sri Lanka. This factory will produce pneumatic tyres for Agriculture, industrial, off the road and construction vehicles for the export market.

“I am proud to lay the foundation for the next phase of growth for GRI in Specialty Tires. This factory will be designed and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, will focus on technical innovation, precision engineering and operational excellence. It will rank among the best in the world.” says Prabhash Subasinghe, Managing Director of GRI.

GRI will invest over USD 40 million in the new factory, which will be built on 10 acres of land belonging to GRI adjacent to its current solid industrial tire factory in Badalgama, Sri Lanka.

GRI has been producing and supplying high-performance solid industrial tyres to countries worldwide. The new GRI factory will be the largest in Sri Lanka dedicated to produce Specialty tyres. It will also be the first in Sri Lanka to produce radial agriculture tires.

“Strategic expansion of GRI into manufacturing of Specialty Tires is a historic event for both the company and the Sri Lankan Rubber Industry. GRI will strengthen the implementation of the Government Rubber Master Plan. Our new plant is expected to commence trial production by the end of 2017.” Says Ananda Caldera, Executive Director of GRI who is leading now leading its efforts in Specialty Tire production.

“A track record for high quality, bold initiatives and sound innovation have taken GRI tires to the top of a customer’s choice. GRI has created a high-value offer, won many awards for business excellence and grown rapidly to join the top league of industrial tire producers in the world. With its next-generation Specialty Tire factory, GRI has great hopes in growing further in this billion-dollar industry worldwide,” said the company.

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