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Alumex PLC has deployed four AI and IoT-enabled innovations — including a new AI/IoT extrusion line, Golden Batch extrusion digitisation, a scrap optimisation tool, an AI knowledge hub and IoT energy monitoring — to boost export competitiveness, efficiency and sustainability.
The Thailand–Sri Lanka forum highlighted the newly enacted SLTFTA and reported bilateral trade rose 48% to $649m in 2025. Officials said the FTA and related measures should expand market access and investment across logistics, manufacturing, tourism, food processing, IT and healthcare.
Alumex PLC has installed a new 20 MN, 7-inch aluminium extrusion line at its Sapugaskanda plant, expected to exceed 1,000 kg/hour and monthly output over 2,000 tonnes. The Industry 4.0 line includes AI/IoT production controls and is projected to cut energy use 30–40%, boosting yield and export capability.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down, the ASPI dipped 0.09% to 22,899. Vallibel Finance listed 29,431,675 ordinary voting shares from its rights issue, raising 2,119,080,600 rupees.
Colombo Stock Exchange was slightly higher midday Thursday — ASPI +0.04% (22,930) and S&P SL20 +0.11% (6,276). Top gainers included John Keells, Alumex, RIL Property and Lion Brewery while Sampath, Vallibel One, Hayleys and Malwatte fell; NDB reported a High Court order in a derivative action and Harischandra appointed four board members.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed flat as the ASPI rose 0.03% to 22,620.15. Top positive contributors were Commercial Bank, John Keells and ACL Cables while DFCC and Central Finance lagged; Janashakthi (JXG) is set to start trading on April 29 with 2.3 billion shares.
Dividend · Rs 0.47 · XD Apr 15, 2026
First Interim dividend of LKR 0.47/share; XD 2026-04-15; record 2026-04-15; payable 2026-04-27; FY 2025/2026
Alumex PLC was the official material sponsor of 'Unleashed 2026', providing about 650 kg of aluminium components and specialised anodising services for the University of Moratuwa's FALCON E1 electric race car. This is Alumex's third consecutive student EV project and the car is slated to compete at Formula Student Spain.
Alumex PLC was the Official Material Sponsor for the University of Moratuwa's FALCON E1 launch, supplying roughly 650 kg of aluminium components and specialized anodizing services for the student-built electric race car. This is Alumex's third consecutive support for the team's vehicles, which will compete at Formula Student Spain.
Hayleys PLC won the Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting at CA Sri Lanka's TAGS Awards 2025 for the fourth consecutive year, with the Group securing 21 awards including 14 Golds. Several listed firms on the shortlist also won sector awards, including Haycarb, Kelani Valley, Singer, Dipped Products, Alumex, Talawakelle, Horana and Kingsbury.
Speculative trading in Colombo Dockyard lifted the Colombo Stock Exchange—ASPI rose 1.90% to 22,452.22 while Colombo Dockyard gained 43 rupees to 217. Momentum spread into banks and construction, with higher turnover of 6.2 billion rupees and several active stocks advancing.
Alumex PLC has partnered with Port City Colombo to install Used Beverage Can (UBC) collection bins across the development and will use its Melting facility as a recycling hub to support UBC circularity.
Several listed firms, including Hayleys (HAYL.N0000), Aitken Spence (SPEN.N0000), Ceylon Cold Stores (CCS.N0000), Alumex (ALUM.N0000), Dipped Products (DIPD.N0000) and Lion Brewery (LION.N0000), received awards or commendations at the ISMM National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025.
Oxford College of Business won Platinum for Asia’s Best Integrated Report (SME) at AIRA 2025 and Silver for Asia’s Best Sustainability Report (SME) at ASRA in Singapore. Alumex PLC placed Gold in the Integrated Report (SME) category.
Hayleys PLC reported record FY2024/25 consolidated revenue of Rs.492.2 billion (up 13%) and profit after tax of Rs.22.5 billion (up 52%). The group was named No.1 in the LMD 100 for the 10th time, retained Fitch 'AAA (lka)', earned USD 685m in exports and sources 74% of energy from renewables.
Colombo stocks rose for a second session as the ASPI gained 0.76% (156.05 pts) to 20,775.42 on turnover of Rs. 6.61bn, with foreigners net selling Rs. 580m. Commercial Bank, Hemas and Melstacorp were top positive contributors while Alumex posted a strong gain and Sierra Cables declined.
Alumex PLC became the first Sri Lankan firm to achieve the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard Certification in 2025. The nearly 40-year-old market-leading aluminium extruder supplies architectural and industrial products, offers up to 30-year warranties, and runs a training academy.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher: ASPI +0.76% to 20,775 and S&P SL20 +0.59% to 5,903, with turnover Rs6.61bn driven by materials (Rs1.12bn) and capital goods (Rs1.68bn). Alumex was heavily traded and ACL Cables, which announced an interim dividend of Rs1.50, also rose.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher as the ASPI rose 1.30% to 20,619 with turnover of Rs 6.21bn, led by gains in banks and capital goods. Key risers included Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, HNB, Aitken Spence, DFCC and active trading in Sierra Cables.
Alumex PLC is promoting a more affordable, durable and sustainable aluminium product range and says it has been awarded the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard Certification. The company positions its products as low-maintenance, long‑term building solutions for local and global markets.
The Colombo market closed with the ASPI at 20,992, up 16 points, on turnover of Rs.5.6 billion; weekly ASPI and S&P SL20 fell 0.03% and 1.19% respectively. Property, capital-goods and consumer services stocks led turnover while select hotels and developers saw mixed flows and sizable corporate stake transactions were reported.
Alumex PLC disclosed that shareholder Akbar Brothers sold 80,169,400 shares (13.39% of issued) on 2 September in multiple tranches, raising Rs. 1.4 billion with trade prices between Rs. 18 and Rs. 20.10.
Colombo Bourse fell as investors took profits, with the ASPI down 72 pts to 20,991 and turnover of Rs. 7.5bn (foreign net inflow Rs. 97m). Declines were led by CTC, SAMP, NDB and COMB while Alumex, Sierra Cables and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings posted gains.
Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 38 points (+0.2%) and S&P SL20 gained 6 points (+0.1%), with turnover up to Rs.5.1 billion led by Teejay Lanka, Sierra Cables and Sampath Bank. Construction and banking stocks led gains; DFCC, SAMP and DIAL were top index movers and foreigners net bought Rs.56.1m.
Arcade of Aluminium reaffirmed Alumex PLC as its sole aluminium supplier and launched an A+ certified product line with a 10-year warranty while announcing the acquisition of Sigiri Asna Nature Resort and Spa.
Alumex PLC received Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Tier I certification from Sri Lanka Customs, enabling streamlined customs procedures, deferred duty/tax payments, lower guarantee requirements and faster cross-border handling that should improve its supply-chain efficiency.
Alumex PLC was awarded Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Tier I certification by Sri Lanka Customs, improving customs facilitation. The status enables faster clearance, deferred duty/tax payments, lower guarantees and improved supply-chain reliability for its imports and exports.
Alumex PLC received the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard Certification on 11 June 2025, becoming the first in Sri Lanka and second in South Asia to earn the credential for extruded aluminium. The certification validates Alumex's ESG practices and may expand its international market access.
Alumex PLC was awarded the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard Certification on 11 June 2025, becoming the first extruded aluminium manufacturer in Sri Lanka to gain ASI Chartered Membership. The certification — granted after a third‑party audit — strengthens Alumex's ESG credentials and international market access.