{"id":4893,"date":"2025-11-26T11:54:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T06:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/?p=4893"},"modified":"2025-11-26T11:54:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T06:24:24","slug":"lankem-robbialac-and-axalta-forge-strategic-partnership-to-elevate-sri-lankas-automotive-coatings-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fintechnews.lk\/index.php\/2025\/11\/26\/lankem-robbialac-and-axalta-forge-strategic-partnership-to-elevate-sri-lankas-automotive-coatings-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Lankem Robbialac and Axalta Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Sri Lanka\u2019s Automotive Coatings Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lankem Ceylon PLC, through its flagship coatings brand Robbialac, has announced a strategic partnership with Axalta Coating Systems, a global leader in high-performance automotive and industrial coatings. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for Sri Lanka\u2019s automotive refinishing sector, uniting Robbialac\u2019s long-established local leadership with Axalta\u2019s world-class coating technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than five decades, Robbialac has been a trusted name among Sri Lankan consumers, workshops, and industrial partners, known for delivering reliable, high-quality coating solutions. By joining forces with Axalta, Lankem will enhance its offering with advanced coating systems designed to elevate finish quality, increase productivity, and promote more sustainable industry practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis partnership represents a shared commitment to raising industry standards in Sri Lanka. Together, we will empower our customers to achieve superior finishes and greater efficiency,\u201d said Mr. Suren Goonewardene, Managing Director of Lankem Ceylon PLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the agreement, Lankem Robbialac becomes the exclusive distributor of Axalta automotive and industrial coatings in Sri Lanka. Customers will gain access to Axalta\u2019s premium product portfolio, high-precision colour-matching technology, technical training and support through Robbialac\u2019s islandwide distribution network, and coating systems engineered to reduce waste, enhance durability, and support sustainable operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRobbialac\u2019s market trust and strong distribution presence make Lankem an ideal partner for Axalta in Sri Lanka,\u201d noted Mr. Sanjeeva Weliwatta, country manager \u2013 Sri Lanka, Axalta Coating Systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership aligns with Lankem\u2019s broader transformation strategy, which focuses on innovation, sustainability, and strategic alliances that uplift local industries and communities. As Sri Lanka\u2019s automotive and industrial markets continue to modernize, the collaboration positions both Lankem and Axalta at the forefront of industry advancement, offering customers cutting-edge global technology backed by deep local expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis partnership reflects our commitment to progress, precision, and responsible performance in Sri Lanka\u2019s coatings industry,\u201d added Mr. Daminda Siriwardne, Chief Executive Officer of Lankem Robbialac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Ada Derana Biz <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lankem Ceylon PLC, through its flagship coatings brand Robbialac, has announced a strategic partnership with Axalta Coating Systems, a global leader in high-performance automotive and industrial coatings. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for Sri Lanka\u2019s automotive refinishing sector, uniting Robbialac\u2019s long-established local leadership with Axalta\u2019s world-class coating technologies. 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