3M Sri Lanka showcases innovation at US trade show

3M Sri Lanka participated in the US trade show at the Hilton recently.

The trade show, jointly organised by the American Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (AMCHAM) and the US Embassy, provided an opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services. The event witnessed a large gathering of corporates, Government officials and members of AMCHAM.

Twenty-six companies participated in the US Trade Show. The event, which coincided with the 20th anniversary celebrations of AMCHAM Sri Lanka served as a forum for companies to locate markets in a list of sectors, including imports, exports, tourism, education and investment.

"We incorporated innovative technology and used different tools to engage with visitors," said, Vice President, 3M Sri Lanka, Suren Rajanathan.

"Visitors to the stall were invited to take the 3M Innovation Challenge quiz at special kiosks, where their knowledge on inventions, inventors and 3M innovation was tested. Contestants who won were duly rewarded by 3M". AMCHAM President Vijaya Ratnayake said that the United States has expressed a desire to increase more FDI inflows to Sri Lanka while increasing Sri Lankan exports to the US.