Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC has obtained preliminary CBSL approval to establish a corrugated carton manufacturing operation in Zambia as its first overseas expansion. The board approved the proposal on 13 August; investment size is under assessment and final implementation awaits further regulatory approvals.
Colombo market extended its rebound as the ASPI rose 0.24% (49.81 pts) to 21,199.37 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.22% to 5,945.87, with turnover about Rs.1.1bn and foreigners net sellers of Rs.188.6m. Top contributors included HNB, CARS, CINS, NDB and TKYO; NDB, SAMP and PKME gained while MELS fell and JKH closed flat.
The National Chamber of Exporters opened applications for the 34th NCE Export Awards, closing Sept 30, 2026, with the awards ceremony on Dec 11 at Shangri‑La Colombo. Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC is the main sponsor and Dialog Enterprise is the event's digital technology partner.
Exporters
Daily FT·May 22, 2026·Management or board changePositive
Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC appointed Hassan Kassim to its board as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director. Kassim is Deputy Chairman and Group Director of Aberdeen Holdings and serves as Managing Director of Amana Takaful PLC, bringing cross-sector leadership experience.
Aberdeen Holdings achieved Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Certification under ISO 14064-1:2018. The certification underlines the group's sustainability efforts across its businesses, including subsidiary Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC.
Renewable Energy
Ada Derana·Nov 27, 2025·Award or certificationPositive
Aberdeen Holdings has achieved GHG Verification Certification under ISO 14064-1:2018, reinforcing its sustainability measures; subsidiaries such as Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC (PACK.N0000) are cited as driving renewable energy and circular-economy initiatives.
Renewable Energy
Daily FT·Nov 22, 2025·Award or certificationPositive
Aberdeen Holdings achieved GHG Verification Certification under ISO 14064-1:2018, reinforcing its commitment to measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. The group cited subsidiaries including Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC (PACK.N0000) as driving renewable energy and carbon‑neutral manufacturing initiatives.
Renewable Energy
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