A new BOI factory of Tris-Star
Apparel Exports was opened at Thambalagamuwa in Trincomalee. The
factory, located just 10 kilometers from Trincomalee, is built on 5
acres of land and represents an investment of US$ 2 million. It will be
manufacturing ready made garments such as baby wear and clothes for
children and will be exported mainly to the United Kingdom, to companies
such as Debenhams, Marks and Spencers and Mothercare.
Among the guests were Namal Rajapaksa, Chairman of the Tharuniyata
Hetak Movement who spoke of the importance of youth in development.
Other distinguished invitees at the opening were Minister of Nation
Building S.M.Chandrasena, Minister of Nation Building Susantha
Punchinilame, Minister of Co-operatives Abdul Majeed, Governor of the
North Eastern Province Adm. Mohan Samarawickrama, Chief Minister of the
Eastern Province S.Chandrakanthan, Chairman/ Director General of the BOI
Dhammika Perera.
This opening by a leading manufacturer of apparel is significant as
it sends a very clear message to the investor community both overseas
and at home that Sri Lanka is back in business and ready to meet all the
challenges ahead.
In addition, the opening of such a significant apparel manufacturing
plant also provides an insight into the pivotal part in Sri Lanka’s
future development that that the Eastern Province will play.
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