Exports: Hayleys’ Dipped Products PLC invests Rs. 2.3 b in manuf.

Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, recently announced a Rs. 2.3 billion into its hand-glove manufacturing production, including a series of other major capacity expansion projects at its Kottawa manufacturing facility.

The investment is expected to enhance DPL’s capacity to meet rising global demand for specialised protective gloves. The expansion comprises two advanced Glove Dipping Plants, a modern Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), and a high-efficiency Steam Boiler, collectively reinforcing export readiness while improving environmental performance.

At the core of the expansion is the fully automated Electrician’s Glove Dipping Plant, designed for the production of specialised gloves. The facility integrates industrial robots alongside a track-mounted robot enabling automated transfers, handling payloads of up to 300 kg.

Complementing this is the Natural Rubber and Blended Glove Dipping Plant, which introduces synchronised multi-robot dipping technology to Sri Lanka, operating within a fully integrated system.

“This investment reflects a deliberate step in strengthening how we scale our export manufacturing operations while maintaining quality and environmental responsibility”, said Dipped Products PLC Managing Director Pushpika Janadheera. “The integration of advanced automation and supporting infrastructure enables us to improve efficiency across the facility, while ensuring we are better positioned to meet evolving customer and industry requirements.”

Source: The morning