A Journey

A Journey THROUGH TIME

by JINASENA GROUP OF COMPANIES

A Journey THROUGH TIME

by JINASENA GROUP OF COMPANIES

The Journey

UNFOLDS The year 1905 signifies the start of an extraordinary journey for Jinasena Limited. It marks the beginning that was inspired by a vision and a voyage of discovery that has challenged business ethics. This is a story of a business that started small but has now transformed itself into one of Sri Lanka’s leading industrial and trading conglomerates with an unprecedented passion for success.

The organisation was founded and established by the young visionary C. Jinasena with an ambition to startup an engineering establishment which was to service and repair machinery. This was the first Sri Lankan owned business of that time and marked the beginning of change in the engineering landscape in Sri Lanka.

Today, over hundred years on and two generations later, the business continues to hold pride of place in the community. Maintaining its position as a stalwart in the local business domain, the organization keenly demonstrates its avant-garde practice that helps it sustain its progressive outlook. Guided by a focused philosophy which combines vision, integrity and expertise, the business dynamics is well in tune to optimize its organisations strengthens, while also sharing the passion and determination of its founder.

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Jinasena Limited has been a household name for many decades and a quintessential facet of our legacy is delivering customised engineering solutions that enrich lives. The Jinasena Centric Water Pump popularized over five decades ago continues to be an integral part of our business heritage. It is a name that has passed through every household and still stands firm at the core of our business. Today, we have further fine-tuned the product portfolio to include innovative, cutting edge agricultural and industrial solutions that complement the needs of contemporary customers and most importantly presents an unmatched consumer experience.

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Bridging Partnerships

OF VALUE

Our commitment to build strong and lasting partnerships that add value to our business has been our integral part of our success for over 100 years. Therefore we place special emphasis on relationships we make with our customers and community.

The partnership we share with our customers is the essence of our success.

We strive to exceed their expectations with innovative and competitive solutions.

For us, this means being a reliable partner, providing a high level of service, and been more competitive. We are also well versed in listening to what our customer want which helps us provide them with the highest level of satisfaction.

Our partnerships with the community are of equal importance. We engage society in a responsible and sustainable manner to make a positive impact for generations to come. We use our resources to provide for long term success in the community that are in line with our company values. .

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A Power for Good,

SOLUTIONS THAT MATTER For almost five decades, the Jinasena brand has had a significant presence in the agriculture and industrial sector in Sri Lanka. As the pioneer manufacturer of water pumps, we have warranted our position as a preeminent market leader in the industry. Working across multiple sectors to leverage its expertise to benefit numerous customer segments, our focus is to continue to be a power for good to help build a better tomorrow.

But we are much more than that today. Our product portfolio spans the entire spectrum of household and business demands. As the world evolves, so have we, having invested in new solutions with greater ergonomic designs for greater versatility. This is because we truly understand our customers and we remain committed to providing them with the best at all times.

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Water Pumps We understand the importance of efficiently managing water and our range of water pumps have been designed to help you use water wisely. Designed to include superior quality & energy efficiency, the pumps provide complete turnkey pump solutions for domestic and industrial users.

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Agricultural Machinery Our agricultural machinery division provides a comprehensive range of specialised products and services that are powerful, fast, durable and efficient. As we are well versed in the business, we also provide some well-respected, forward-thinking collection of brands to support the ever-changing needs of the industry.

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Electric Motors Jinasena Electric Motor Limited was primarily set up to add value and support the core business with electric motors for the Jinasena water pumps. JEM has now evolved in to a comprehensive electric motor business that makes available a comprehensive range of high performance motor accessories and parts for both domestic and industrial use and we ensure they are readily available at all times.

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Water Purification Systems J Aqua, which operate as a subsidiary of the Jinasena Group, specializing in water purification solutions. We offer the most effective treat systems backed by the support of the globally renowned ION India. Our portfolio also includes a range of RO filters for the domestic market, hotel sector, housing complexes and community centers.

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Irrigation Systems The Jinasena Drip & Sprinkler Irrigation Division offers the widest range of irrigation systems for residential, commercial and industrial clients. We manufacture high quality irrigation solutions for agricultural, turf, greenhouse, nursery, industrial and landscape markets. Our expertise and aftersales service positions us as the leader in the market.

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Renewable Energy We have also made it our business to invest in renewable energy solutions. We believe this will play an important role in meeting future energy demand. Jinasena Energy offers superior renewable energy solutions and a high class, end-to-end service.

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Information Technology Jinasena Infotech the newest subsidiary under Jinasena limited specialises in the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics ERP for businesses. We work in partnership with Indian IT giant, Sundaram Infotech to provide the best IT solutions that deliver extraordinary value, efficiency and competitiveness.

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Our Recipe for

SUCCESS Our success is built on a foundation of shared values which are quality, integrity and service. These determine the way we work, the quality we offer, and the unsurpassed treatment you get as a customer. This is what drives our business, making us the best in our field.

We have kept no stone unturned when it comes to providing quality products and services. Our portfolio encompasses products of superior quality, precisely manufactured using innovative and advanced processes. Our products comply with relevant industrial standards and our industry certifications bear testament to this.

We are an ISO 9000 Certified company and follow stringent quality standards across our six production facilities located in Ja Ela. We act with integrity in all we do. Our commitment to integrity extends through the services we offer, the customers we engage, the professional standards we uphold, our employees and our community. By practicing high ethical standards we are held in high esteem in both the local and international markets.

We value the relationships with our customers and aim to provide the highest quality products and services at all times. This is the foundation that helps us build long lasting partnerships. By working together, we can help to add value to our customers and deliver on our promise for a better future.

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Driving excellence in the

COMMUNITY We are committed to building a strong community. This helps us remain relevant in business and to deliver superior value across the organisation. We understand the importance of a holistic approach towards building excellence and therefore improving the social and economic well-being of the community in essential. We ensure that purposeful investments are made to create value and help build better communities in our country.

As a positive force in the local community we have rolled out many initiatives to deliver better irrigation solution and easy access to clean and safe water. We ensure investments in infrastructure, knowledge and service support are provided to add value to our efforts, thereby putting our technology and expertise to work. By doing so we are driving real benefits for our customers, employees, and partners. Our endeviours in the community include safe drinking water initiatives that were implemented at the Kottawa Junior School and Boossa Maha Vidayalaya inGalle, Halabe Kanishta Vidyalya in Nikawaratiya and the Palugasdamana Maha Vidyalaya. A comprehensive sprinkler irrigation system was also established at the Boossa Maha Vidayalaya to support the development of their agriculture garden and green house. We have also extended our focus in the community by seeing up ahome garden project for the inmates of the Mental Hospital Rehabilitation centre in Mulleriyawa which has ably support them in their recovery process.

We also engage in other value driven initiatives that help us to build partnership for social development and to touch people’s lives. 150 solar lamps were distributed to two IDP camps of Kadiragama and Raamavil situated in the areas of Vavuniya and Jaffna. Solar lanterns were also provided to students of Mulativu Olumadu Vidyalaya to help them study for their examinations.

We have been supporting the communities where we live and work for more than 100 years and today we are more involved through our activities that enhance the wellbeing of people and society.

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No: 186, Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 08, Srilanka.

P.O BOX 196, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Phone: +94 112 688 966 (Hot Line) jinasena@jinasena.com.lk