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"Our theme Tradition with Vision, exemplifies the driving force which has enabled Mackwoods to survive, and grow, amidst the local and global changes which have taken place since our establishment 160 years ago. Our vision is really one of continuous development of our existing business and diversification into new business which will create value for our employees, our share holders and for society".
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Mrs. Sriyani Nonis |
BARRISTER-AT-LAW (GRAY’S INN), ATTORNEY-AT-LAW (SRI LANKA) |
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"Quality is never an accident…
…It is always the result of High Intention, Sincere Effort,
Intelligent Direction, and Skilful Execution" |
The reputation for quality, which Mackwoods has grown to enjoy, is built upon the foundation of sincere effort, resilience, intelligent direction and skilful execution facets of the vision of the late Mrs. Sriyani Nonis, Chairperson of Mackwoods Group of Companies, who successfully led Mackwoods over a period of 40 years, having been actively involved in the business for many years prior to that. A Barrister-at-Law by profession, she brought with her, a wealth of management experience in diverse areas including shipping, the hospitality trade, travel, healthcare, plantations, education and information technology.
Under her stewardship, Mackwoods investments is human capital and community, process engineering and modernization, environmental and diversification initiatives, have been rewarded through international and local benchmarks of quality and excellence, whilst always maintaining her deep caring for the community. |
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Mrs. Sriyani Nonis: A Role Model for All
Tuesday, September 12th 2005 - Financial Times |
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Sriyani Nonis A Role Model for Business Leaders
Tuesday 13th September, 2005. – The Island |
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APPRECIATIONS – Mrs. Sriyani Nonis
Tuesday, 20th September 2005 - Daily News |
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Mrs. Sriyani Nonis: A Role Model for All
Sunday, September 18th 2005 - Financial Times |
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A Tribute to Mrs. Sriyani Nonis - Chairperson - Mackwoods Ltd |
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Mackwoods is the second oldest mercantile firm in Sri Lanka with over 160 years of experience in the international business arena. |
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The name "Mackwoods" is synonymous with integrity, stability & diversity both locally and internationally.
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The Mackwoods Group has approximately 10,000 employees and a land base of approximately 27,000 acers . |
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Mackwoods, through its subsidiaries & associate companies is highly diversified operating in the fields of imports & trading, exports, manufacture, tourism & travel, property development, plantation management, insurance & secretarial services and community service. |
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t has a well-balanced and diversified portfolio of investments in group enterprises. |
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Resilience and skill in successfully overcoming threats posed by the macro environment and the ability to adopt and adjust to the ever changing market situation have enabled Mackwoods to survive the coffee blight, two world wars, nationalization of the estates and the insurance business, acquisition of the company's entire stores complex and yet prosper over 160 years to be one of the leading mercantile firms in the country. |
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Member of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for over 100 years and member of The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka for over 50 years
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In-house expertise in the fields of marketing, agronomy, engineering, Information technology and software development , financial accounting, market research, consultancy services and corporate strategy. |
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The Board of Directors consists of specialists in their own fields with many years of international experience. |
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Professionally qualified, experienced, well trained & highly motivated management teams. |
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Availability of electronic data processing facilities, in-house software development, communication and substantial inrastructure facilities, and offices in Sri Lanka and London, United Kingdom. |
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Mackwoods has consistently achieved international benchmarks of excellence. |
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Dr. C.N.A. Nonis, Bsc. (Hons), MBBS (London), MRCP (UK)
Chairman – Mackwoods Group of Companies
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Mrs. N. S. M. Samaratunga, FCMA
Co-Chairman/Jt. Managing Director,
President, National Chamber of Commerce |
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Mr. Lalith Fonseka, FCA, FCMA, MBA (Sri.J)
Jt. Managing Director- Mackwoods Ltd
Managing Director – Mackwoods Plantations (Pvt) Ltd
Member of the International Committee of CIMA, UK |
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Mr. A.L. Yatawara, MCIM, FAAI, FAMS
Director |
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Mr. L.L. Samarasinghe,
Director, Mackwoods Ltd
Past President National Chamber of Commerce |
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Mr. N. Pararajasingham, MA (Cantab), BSc.
Director Mackwoods Ltd |
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Mr. H. De Silva, QC, MA, LLM (Cantab)
Director, Mackwoods Ltd
Queen’s Counsel, London |
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| Group of Companies |
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Mackwoods Ltd. (Import & Export trading - Agribusiness & Industrial Sectors)
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Mackwoods Plantations (Pvt) Ltd. (Plantation Management)
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Mackwoods Health Care (Pvt) Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals)
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Agalawatte Plantations Ltd. (Plantations - A public quoted company)
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Mackply Industries (Pvt) Ltd. (Manufacturing - Plywood) |
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Paklan Latex (Pvt) Ltd. (Manufacturing-Centrifuge Latex)
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Mackwoods Infotec (Pvt) Ltd. (I.T. Education)
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Mackwoods IT (Pvt) Ltd. (I.T. Consultancy & Software Solution Providers) |
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Mendis Mackwood Charity Fund (A non profit organisation engaged in alleviation of poverty and assisting the needy)
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Mackwoods Research Foundation (A non profit organisation to foster research and development in Sri Lanka)
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Mackwoods Engineering (pvt) Ltd
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Mackwoods International Tours and Travels Ltd
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