SRI LANKA'S TOP ENTERPRENEUR

ri Lanka’s top entrepreneur, innovator and business leader Dr. Lawrence Perera – Chairman and CEO of Micro Holdings and Micro Cars Ltd – will be delivering the keynote address at the National HR Conference 2015 (NHRC) to be held on the 16th and 17th of June 2015 at the BMICH in Colombo. The Conference themed "HR for National Prosperity" is organized by IPM Sri Lanka – the Nation’s premier professional body for human resource management.

"As a respected entrepreneur, innovator and businessman who has contributed to Sri Lanka's national prosperity through his outstanding ventures particularly in the automotive manufacturing and construction sectors, we are privileged to have Dr. Lawrence Perera as the keynote speaker at the National HR Conference 2015" said Rohitha Amarapala - President, IPM Sri Lanka.

An Automobile Engineer by profession with well over 40 years experience in the Automobile Engineering Industry, both locally & overseas, Dr. Lawrence Perera is a diploma holder in Automobile Engineering at CGTTI and Institute of Motor Industry UK. He is also a certificated Automobile Engineer in the Institute of Motor Industry UK (CAE) and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Motor Industry-UK (FIMI). He has held several junior and senior managerial positions in automobile franchises, locally as well as overseas, and has extensively trained with BMW, Volkswagen - Germany and Peugeot – France.

“The conference will be enriched by the insights and experience that Dr. Perera will be sharing as the keynote speaker and all conference delegates will have a lot to take away from a practical perspective” he added.

Dr. Perera founded Micro Holdings, Transmec Group of Companies and Micro Cars Ltd. in 1995, and currently holds the office of The Chairman/CEO of Micro Holdings, Micro Cars Ltd, Micro Construction Ltd, Transmec Engineering Ltd and Transmec International Ltd, Micro Cars International Consortium, Euro Sports Auto Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

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MICRO CARS NEW PLANT IN HAMBANTOTA

 

            

The Sri Lankan car manufacturer Micro in partnership with China’s Sino Motor Industries, is building its third car plant with the aim of exporting vehicles manufactured by the joint venture which is being built at the Mirrijawila Investment Zone in Hambantota. The foundation stone for the car plant was laid by MP Namal Rajapaksa and Sino Motors Deputy CEO LiuWei. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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CEAT launches radial tyres for SUV'S and high end cars

Sri Lanka’s leading radial tyre brand CEAT has conquered another frontier with the launch of radial tyres for sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and high-end passenger cars, entering one of the most discerning product segments in the category. The all-new ‘Czar’ radial tyres have been specifically manufactured to meet the increasing needs of the SUV and 4×4 vehicle markets, the company said. They will initially be available in two popular sizes – 235/75 R 15 and 235/70 R 16 – that fit most SUVs and off-road vehicles on Sri Lanka’s roads. The new radial for passenger cars launched as part of the CEAT Milaze range is in the 195/65 R 15 size for cars such as Toyota Allion, Peugeot 406 and Mazda Axela. The launch of these tyres from the CEAT Kelani radial plant in Sri Lanka was described as a milestone in the seven-year journey to market dominance of CEAT radials, which now account for more than 30% of the radial tyres sold in the domestic market. Top tyre dealers who attended the gala launch were also provided a preview of an all-new hi-octane communications campaign themed ‘Where have you been lately?’ that will represent CEAT’s evolution into a brand that is completely in sync with and supports the lifestyles and aspirations of its customers. Speaking at the launch, CEAT Kelani Holdings Managing Director Raman Rajagopalan noted that CEAT radial tyres have stood the test of time and now satisfy the needs of more than a million users in Sri Lanka. “We have increased our range dramatically and with the launch of radials for high-end passenger cars and SUVs, CEAT is embarking on a new journey,” he said, also announcing that the CEAT Kelani plant’s production capacity is to be doubled within the next eight months. In June this year, CEAT Kelani Holdings launched a range of high-performance, heavy-duty truck and bus radial tyres branded CEAT Altura in five sizes for prime movers, trailers, luxury buses, bowsers, cement carriers and similar heavy load carrying large commercial vehicles, substantially expanding its offering in the radial tyre segment. Under the CEAT Milaze brand, the company now offers five sizes of radial tyres for vans and 12 sizes of radial tyres for passenger cars. CEAT’s passenger car tyre portfolio now includes the sizes 145/70 R12, 145/80 R12, 155/80 R 12, 155/65 R 13, 155/80 R 13, 165/80 R13, 185/70 R13, 165/70 R14, 175/70 R13, 175/70 R 14, 185/70 R14 and 185/65 R 14 catering to makes such as Suzuki Maruti, Omni, Alto, Alto LXI, Alto K10, Estillo, A Star, Mahendra Maximo, Toyota Passo, Nissan Sunny AD Wagon, Nissan FB 13, SB 13 , FB 14, FB 15, N 17 and Pulsar, Toyota Starlet EP 82 and EP 91, Toyota Corolla 110, Toyota AE 90, Toyota Belta, Vitz, Toyota Carina, Mitsubishi Lancer and Tata Indigo.

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WURTH re-launches EFI Engine turning centres

Wurth, the global German giant and pioneers in setting up state of the art engine tuning centres in Sri Lanka, recently re-introduced the Engine Tuning Centre concept for the benefit of vehicle and fleet owners in Sri Lanka. “Wurth Engine Tuning Centres have become the preferred choice for most vehicle owners when it comes to Electronic Fuel Injector (EFI) cleaning systems and engine tuning,” said Wurth Lanka Ltd. Managing Director Rohan Amirthiah. “The bright red signage identifying Wurth EFI Tuning Centres around towns and outstation cities are very convenient for motorists to relate to and make a visit to the engine tuning specialists,” he added. Modern vehicles are fitted with EFI system instead of the carburettor which improves fuel efficiency while helping to reduce pollution levels in the environment. Although complex in design, the basic principles of EFI are relatively simple and usually offer years of trouble-free motoring, provided regular maintenance procedures are observed. Most EFI problems are caused due to contaminants or varnish clogging the injector’s pintle valve. This valve controls both the volume and spray pattern of atomised fuel into the engine. Even the smallest of particles lodged in this valve can restrict fuel flow, and cause erratic running and poor performance. The primary guard against contamination is the fuel filter. Other popular methods are the use of in-tank chemical additives which assist in reducing deposits such as the Wurth Injection System Cleaner – Petrol Additive, Octane booster etc. “We at Wurth along with our service partners always endeavour to provide our esteemed customers with simple solutions using high quality, state of the art technology and accessories to help them to realise their potential,” said Wurth Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Product Manager Tharindu Rajapakse. If a vehicle shows any sign of fuel system problems such as rough idle, flat spot, high fuel consumption, low pulling power, knocking or pinking, the vehicle should be taken to a professional engine tuning and EFI cleaning centre and have the electronic fuel injectors cleaned with quality products recommended by the experts and OEM manufacturers. To ensure optimum engine performance, Wurth Partner Service Providers recommend and use German quality component cleaners. Wurth Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of Wurth International AG and belongs to Adolf Wurth GmbH, Germany, the parent company of the Wurth Group. - See more at: http://automotivelanka.com/news/wurth-re-launches-efi-engine-tuning-centres/#sthash.lLOMtgs2.dpuf

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MICRO Cars establish Sri Lanka’s first automated motor vehicle production line

Sri Lanka's first automated motor vehicle production line of Micro Cars was opened at the Polgahawela Industrial Zone by President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday April 18,2014 . Chairman Dr. Lawrence Perera said that the facility can assemble up to 2,800 vehicles monthly. Dr. Perera said new technology should be introduced to the villages if the country was to be developed. He added that the company is progressing bringing the Sri Lankan identity to the world. 

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Environmentally- friendly Motoring promotion in 2014

Srilanka will promote Environmentally –friendly motoring this year further streamlining vehicle emission test to keep the air that people breathe clean and fresh, Commissioner General of motor Traffic S.H. Harischandra told in a media brief.sringent regulations will be introduced to take actions against owners of obsolete vehicles which cause air pollution as vehicle emission testing has been made mandatory for all the vehicles, except for agricultural and armed force vehicles, the Commissioner said.

Srilanka’s vehicle emission testing programme has been been strengthened with the setgin up of a 40 million rupee mobile ambient air quality monitoring unit. The unit has the capability of monitoring air pollutant gases including Carbon Monoxide (co), Carbon Dioxide (co2) and other hydrocarbons (hc).

 

 

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