Biz Briefs

Mobitel to power CA confab

Mobitel will power the 33rd National Conference of Chartered Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) with a gold sponsorship, for the second consecutive year.

The theme this year is, ‘Winning: Country, Corporate, Citizen’, which will be held from October18-20 October at the Water's Edge, Battaramulla with two days of technical sessions conducted by an eminent panel of experts .

BIA to handle over 180,000 mt of cargo

SriLankan Cargo has projected that the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Cargo Centre will handle over 180,000 metric tonnes of cargo this year.

“The BIA Cargo Centre is on course for a record-breaking year, if volumes continue as we expect them to. Our projections are that we will handle over 180,000 metric tonnes in 2012, which would surpass the existing record,” Senior Manager, Worldwide Cargo Operations at SriLankan, Janaka Munasinghe said.

Orient Finance inaugurates FD Division

Orient Finance PLC commenced accepting fixed deposits subsequent to being licensed by the Monetary Board of the Central Bank under the Finance Business Act No 42 of 2011 as a Finance Company.

The Fixed Deposit division, which was inaugurated on August 16 is expected to complement Orient Finance’s core business of leasing, hire purchase and debt factoring enhancing its product offering to its growing customer base, a company spokesman said.

Avian Technologies wins 'Best Service and Support' Award

Avian Technologies won the "Best Service and Support Award 2012" for Asia Pacific Region at the Kaspersky Lab APAC Partner Conference at Phuket, Thailand recently.

Avian Technologies Directors Ranil Francisco, Buddhika Liyanage and the Avian Team were highly commended by Kaspersky Lab on winning this well deserved award and for making them proud and renewing their belief that with Avian's support, Kaspersky Lab will be successful in achieving and exceeding the goals that they have set for themselves.

HP launches Designjet

HP launched the HP Designjet Z3200 photo printer recently.

"HP is committed to developing technologies that expand the capabilities of fine art printing to better meet customer needs in an evolving market," said Business Manager, Large-Format Printing, Imaging and Printing Group, HP Asia Pacific and Japan, Martin Carballo.

New CEO/Director at NTB

Ms. Renuka Fernando was appointed the new Chief Executive Officer and Director of Nations Trust Bank (NT)Plc from yesterday. Ms. Fernando succeeds Saliya Rajakaruna who stepped down on the completion of his contract of service.

Chairman NTB, Ronnie Peiris said, "We are delighted to welcome Ms. Renuka Fernando as our new Chief Executive Officer and Director.

Swisstek goes high-tech

Swisstek Aluminium Limited, a member of the Lanka Walltiles Group, commissioned a fully-automated powder coating plant.

"The plant from Wagner, Germany ensures international standards, whilst increasing the powder coating capacity of Swisstek Aluminium by over 300 percent," a company spokesman said.

The plant was commissioned by Company Chairman, Anthony Page and Managing Director, Mahendra Jayasekera. Architects, engineers, fabricators and dealers were present.

An engineer from Wagner, Michael Rossi, who was involved in the installation of the plant was present. Representing Wagner were Senior Vice President, Franz Maier and Regional Business Development Manager, Gopinath Murthy.

HNB launches signature credit cards

Hatton National Bank (HNB) launched the HNB VISA Infinite and Signature credit cards recently.

The HNB VISA Infinite and Signature Credit Cards are CHIP enabled, which provides the best level of security for card information. “The cards can be availed for exclusive fine dining, travel and leisure, health and wellness and lifestyle outlets to be greeted with special offers and great savings,” a spokesman for the Bank said.

“The HNB VISA Infinite credit card lets you enter a world of infinite possibilities, where everything is as special and unique as you are and where convenience is a way of life.”

Abans donates laptops

Abans recently presented laptops to the Knowledge Hub initiative in Sri Lanka, a program spearheaded by Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga.

This program envisages developing five strategic knowledge hubs to usher Sri Lanka to the Knowledge Economy.

“Abans are agents in Sri Lanka for Computers and IT equipment from globally recognised brands such as HP, LG, Dell and Toshiba. Abans have provided special promotional packages to promote computer usage,” a spokesman for Abans said.

“Abans offers consumers a range of IT solutions from some of the world's finest brands. All computers and IT equipment sold by Abans carry a guarantee of quality and an efficient after sales service. Abans makes it possible for people to own a computer through easy payment terms”, he said.

Rainco partners Colombo Fashion Week Resortwear Show 2012

Rainco will partner the Colombo Fashion Week for the first time at its inaugural Resortwear Show to be held later this month.

“Rainco has a range of umbrellas to suit all tastes including fashion umbrellas for women, umbrellas for children and a selection of men’s umbrellas. All umbrellas are designed and made in Sri Lanka,” a spokesman for Rainco said.

Maliban Lemon Puff re-launched

Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd. re-launched ‘Lemon Puff’ recently.“Consumers today are different to consumers five years ago. They are more knowledgeable. Based on these consumer trends we upgrade our products,” said Maliban CEO – Sales and Marketing, Ravi Jayawardena.