Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher as the ASPI hit an all-time high, up 1.29% to 13,511 and the S&P SL20 rose 1.90% to 4,016 on turnover of Rs5.2bn. Banks and bluechips led gains (Commercial Bank, Sampath, John Keells, DFCC, NDB, Lion Brewery) amid bullish flows and nearing debt restructuring.
The Institute of Supply and Materials Management held National Supply Chain Day on 24 Oct 2024 in Colombo, hosting an international seminar and awards attended by ~400 participants. The event featured CEOs from Dialog and Singer, and listed firms including Hayleys, Lion Brewery, Dipped Products, CIC, Alumex, DIMO and Haycarb were among nominees.
The Sri Lanka Design Festival 2024 has reintroduced its Interior and Product Design Exhibition at Cinnamon Life, showcasing local design talent and featuring Alumex PLC (part of Hayleys PLC) among exhibitors. The exhibition runs daily until 10 November at the Lumina Ballroom.
Alumex PLC inaugurated its new 'Ascend' manufacturing facility on 26 September, adding Aluminium HPDC and a dedicated Balcony Assembly Line to expand high-precision production for export and local markets.
Alumex PLC inaugurated its 'Ascend' state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on 26 September 2024, adding Aluminium High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) and a dedicated balcony assembly line. The plant is intended to boost exports and expand product offerings for construction, automotive and electronics markets.
Alumex PLC relaunched its next‑generation website featuring an OpenAI-powered virtual assistant 'Alunov' that provides personalised guidance on construction materials, regulatory compliance and product specifications. The platform is intended to simplify customer journeys and boost engagement for the Hayleys Group's construction materials arm.
Alumex PLC relaunched its official website (www.alumexgroup.com) with an OpenAI-powered virtual assistant 'Alunov' to provide personalized guidance on construction materials, specifications and compliance. Alumex is the flagship of the Hayleys Group, whose leadership attended the launch.
Sarath Ganegoda has been appointed Chairman of SriLankan Airlines effective today; he currently serves as Group Executive Director of Hayleys PLC and Deputy Chairman of Alumex PLC.
Alumex PLC received ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and ISO 14064-3:2019 GHG verification effective 9 July 2024. The certifications cover multiple Alumex facilities and align with the Hayleys Lifecode ESG roadmap for 2030.