Unilever in partnership with STC

Unilever Sri Lanka Ltd. entered into a partnership with the State Trading Corportation (STC) to supply its range of products to government establishments at attractive prices.

The STC, the government's leading trading establishment will market Unilever products at reasonable prices for public servants.

The STC procures goods for all government departments, institutions and ministries.

Chairman, Unilever Sri Lanka, Amal Cabraal said Unilever has been in Sri Lanka for over 70 years and all them brands are trusted household names.

"Over 95 per cent of the products are manufactured in the country and Unilever will be committed to provide quality products at competitive prices. The tie-up with STC is a vital step in our quest to serve customers better", Cabraal said.

Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardana said the collaboration is a key milestone in the journey of both organisations in helping the public sector and the economy of the country .

"The state intervention to rescue establishments and ensure economic stability has become increasingly important amidst the intensifying global financial crisis", he said.

The government has granted several relief measures through Commercial Centres, Co-op Cities and Laksathosas set up islandwide.

Around 1,000 mini Co-op Cities will be set up this year to provide essential items at affordable prices.

He said discussions are being held with relevant parties to reduce the price of cement in line with the drop in world commodity prices.

Chairman, STC, Pradeep Gunewardene said the joint venture will help market products at discounted rates which will help public sector to ease the burden on the cost of living of public sector employees. L.F.