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Sithara Limited

Name: Sithara Limited
Address: No. 102/10, Sir John Kotelawala Mawatha (New Airport Road), Ratmalana, 10390, LK
Telephone: +94112622635

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Esmond Wickremesinghe, Sithara Limited was built to address the demand for printing inks to service the local print publication companies in Sri Lanka. During the first few years of operation, the company focused on producing and perfecting a limited variety of inks such as rotary news black and coloured inks for newspaper printing, gravure inks for cellophane printing and letterpress inks based o

n rubber seed oil. However, with import liberalization in Sri Lanka in 1977, opportunities opened up for Sithara to gain international exposure and industry acumen, progressing to compete in a niche market both locally and on a regional scale. With a vision to be on par with their international counterparts, Mr. Wickremesinghe worked on a Technology Transfer Agreement in 1982/83 with Sun Chemicals, the world’s leader in printing inks, and other equally significant overseas training programmes for his employees. This investment gave Sithara insight into Western technologies, raw materials, basic ink formulations, testing methods, production methods and equipment, accelerating our manufacturing process with technological advancements. The company continued its steady growth by moving to a new factory in Ratmalana, Sri Lanka in 1989, while also purchasing a Buhler TRM machine to increase offset ink capacity. This enabled us to obtain ‘pioneer’ status from the Ministry of Industries of Sri Lanka. The commitment of the team and the perseverance of the Management paid off during the 1990s, when Sithara obtained aid from the United States to upgrade technology and laboratory facilities, along with the services of two consultants. The consultants shared their knowledge and expertise in paste inks, varnishes, liquid inks, printing and packaging. More aid followed for machinery and overseas training for employees, which the company fully optimized. We were then able to develop and commercialize numerous products such as sheet fed offset inks, high quality, quick set offset inks based on imported varnishes, while also developing similar varnish formulations locally. At this point, our focus shifted to conducting our own research and advanced experimentation, setting up a Research & Development Unit within the company in 1996. The company also introduced new workflow systems across the entire operation during this time. Separating technical and administration functions, we developed and commercialized various novel products such as surface printing inks, high colour and high gloss water based inks, high heat resistant inks, among others. We perfected our process, and focused on up-skilling our employees, inspiring and motivating them to produce the best quality products in accordance with international quality and safety standards. Today, Sithara Limited is the leading printing ink manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. We have invested in bleeding edge technologies and modern testing equipment. With such rapid and large-scale investment in the company, we have been able to increase production batch sizes to a maximum of 300kgs for liquid inks and up to 150 kgs for paste inks. We plan to continue to serve our founders vision of becoming a brand with a strong regional presence, remaining in the forefront of printing ink manufacturing in Sri Lanka.

13/04/2024

19/03/2024

Relive the insights from our impactful Offset Printing Seminar at Oak Ray Hotel, Kandy! 🌟 Over 100 esteemed customers joined us as Mr. Malinda Tennakoon, our Chief Technical & Marketing Officer, shared invaluable knowledge.

28/02/2024

Grateful to have been part of in India, where innovation met sustainability! 🌿✨ Together, we can shape a greener tomorrow! 🌍🌱

19/02/2024

Join us at Stall #34 in Hall 5 of the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East, Mumbai, for BIOPLASTEX 2024! 🌿✨ Explore the future of sustainable packaging and more with our innovative Compostable Printing Inks. See you on Friday & Saturday, 23rd & 24th February 2024! 🗓️

Sithara Limited has been awarded with a ‘Merit’ at National Quality Awards - Adaderana Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News

14/02/2024

Thrilled to announce that Sithara Limited has been honored with a 'Merit' at the National Quality Awards 2022 by the Sri Lanka Standards Institute! 🏆 This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and consistency in delivering top-notch products and services since 1964. A big thank you to our dedicated team and valued clients for being part of this remarkable journey. Here's to continuous excellence! 🌟

Sithara Limited has been awarded with a ‘Merit’ at National Quality Awards - Adaderana Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News Sithara Limited, the pioneer printing ink manufacturing company in Sri Lanka has been awarded with a ‘Merit’ at the recently concluded National Quality Awards (2022), conducted by the Sri Lanka Standards Institute. National Quality Award is an annu...

31/12/2023

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25/12/2023

24/10/2023

🎨 Excitement is in the air for Sri Lanka Print 2023! Join us at Stall numbers 34-37 in Sirimavo Bandaranayake hall, BMICH, on 26-28 October 2023. Explore innovation, creativity, and the power of print! See you there!

16/10/2023

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Honoring Sunil Rathnayake's Exceptional Journey 🌟 Since 1986, Sunil Rathnayake has been an integral part of our team, starting as a factory worker and growing into a multi-skilled machine operator. Sunil's relentless energy, dedication, and ability to handle any machine in the factory have always stood out. Today, we recognize his remarkable 37-year journey with us. Join us in celebrating his unwavering commitment and exceptional contributions! 🎉

21/09/2023

Did you know that ink has been used for centuries to document history and creativity? 🖋️ From ancient Egypt's papyrus scrolls to modern-day artistry, ink has played a crucial role. 💡 Fun fact: The world's oldest inkwell dates back to 2500 BC!

18/05/2023

Meaningful day organised by Sithara on a beautiful day of Vesak!

05/05/2023

20/03/2023

An intensive training program for offset printers in the Kurunagala Region. Sithara successfully completed the second set of seminars with a large number of participants, making this event a huge success.
This conference was created with the healthy goal of imparting knowledge, and we teach participants the techniques and the technology that is been used in offset printing.

02/03/2023

We successfully conducted a seminar on Offset Printing Technologies for printers in Matara. Our primary goal was to improve the technical expertise of the offset print owners and machine operators in this region.

The participants who attended were grateful and gained valuable technical knowledge in problem solving. At the same, this program provided them with a wealth of theoretical information about offset printing.

Sithara has planned to conduct a series of seminars in the near future in response to their expectations and requests.

Photos from Sri Lanka Association of Printers's post

27/01/2023

20/01/2023

Winning the Merit Award in the Extra-large category – National level – Manufacturing Sector of the CNCI Achiever Award 2022. Great achievements are nurtured with the cooperation of many minds with a common vision working toward a common goal.

31/12/2022

With 2022 coming to a close, we wanted to reach out and send our best wishes to you and yours! I hope that 2023 holds success and good fortune in any endeavour you pursue. It has been a pleasure getting to know you this year!

24/12/2022

May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright New Year. It’s a pure joy to serve you and do our best to make you happy!