The company was honoured as the winner in the Export Sector and named 2nd Joint Runner-Up in the Large Category. These accolades highlight LAUGFS Rubber’s strong global presence, operational excellence, and ongoing leadership in the industrial tyre manufacturing industry.

The National Business Excellence Awards are a premier annual awards programme organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, aimed at recognizing organisations that demonstrate outstanding achievements across critical areas of business excellence. Participating companies are assessed through a robust framework that includes leadership, corporate governance, performance management, market reach, sustainability, and capacity building.

Commenting on the achievement, Director/Chief Executive Officer, Chinthaka Wegapitiya of LAUGFS Rubber, stated, “This recognition at the National Business Excellence Awards is a proud moment for LAUGFS Rubber. It reflects the collective effort of our team and our strategic focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. We remain committed to delivering world-class solutions to global markets while contributing to Sri Lanka’s economic growth.”

Date: 17 – 20 March 2025 Venue – McCormick Place Chicago

Discover the latest solutions to move your business forward as industry-leading innovators showcase their latest manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain equipment and systems at ProMat 2025, March 17 – 20, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Booth number – S1077.  

The Quality Quiz, launched in 2019, has become a cornerstone of training for LAUGFS employees, focusing on the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and essential work instructions. This year’s Quality Month celebrations have bolstered a sense of unity and friendly competition and reinforced LAUGFS’s commitment to quality at all levels, making it a memorable and impactful experience for the entire team.

At LAUGFS Corporation Rubber Limited, we are deeply committed to sustainability, extending beyond our products and processes. As a solid industrial rubber company based in Sri Lanka, we understand the importance of instilling a profound respect for the environment in the younger generation. To commemorate World Environment Day, we initiated the “Tree of Knowledge” project at Moragahahena National School. Focus of this project is to promote environmental education within youth and tree planting for a better future.

Cultivating a Green Legacy at Moragahahena National School

The “Tree of Knowledge” Project involved planting valuable trees on the school premises, creating a dynamic, living classroom for students. This tree-planting initiative garnered enthusiastic participation from students of all grades, nurturing a sense of shared responsibility for the environment. By getting hands-on experience in tree planting, students not only enhanced the aesthetics of the school grounds but also developed a real connection with nature.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders through Environmental Education

Understanding the pivotal role of education in shaping young minds, we organized a specialized seminar for Grade 5 students with the aim of empowering tomorrow’s leaders. This engaging seminar focused on the “Environment” subject module, which holds significant importance for their scholarship examination. Our goal was to equip the students with in-depth knowledge about environmental conservation, sustainability practices, and the importance of protecting our natural resources. The interactive seminar provided a platform for lively discussions and engaging activities, all designed to make learning about the environment both fun and informative. By aligning our seminar with the students’ curriculum, we ensured that the information provided was not only relevant but also directly beneficial for their academic success.

Commitment to a Sustainable Future

As a sustainability organization, LAUGFS Corporation Rubber Limited is fully dedicated to creating a positive impact on the communities we serve. “Tree of Knowledge” is an initiative designed to provide valuable insights to school students about the importance of the environment for a better future. At LAUGFS, we firmly believe that by educating and involving with youth in meaningful environmental activities, we can help nurture a generation of environmentally conscious individuals who will lead us toward a more sustainable world. By implementing this project at Moragahahena National School, LAUGFS Corporation Rubber Limited is proud to play a role in cultivating and nurturing the environmental leaders of tomorrow. We are excited to continue our efforts to promote sustainability and environmental awareness in the communities we serve.

ProMat is where manufacturing and supply chain professionals come to find their supply chain WOW – that trend or technology that will take their supply chain to the next level of success. LAUGFS RUBBER will showcase its Material Handling Specialty Tires at ProMAT. Come and visit us at Booth S2781.

LogiMAT, the International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management, sets new standards as the biggest annual intralogistics exhibition in Europe. This is the leading international trade fair that provides a comprehensive market overview and competent knowledge-transfer.

Press On ULTIMA

LAUGFS Corporation (Rubber) Ltd. will exhibit its new Press On ULTIMA at SEMA , a press-on tire designed for highly intense applications, to be launched later in 2018.

LAUGFS Press-On ULTIMA Tyres have been designed for extra durability and made with high quality natural rubber compounds. ULTIMA POB tyres are engineered to be highly compliant in aspects of heat resistance, energy efficiency, and long-lasting life in high intensity applications. The compound resists chunking and cutting in the most demanding applications, while delivering maximum life and stability.

Cured ON

In addition to the Press On ULTIMA, LAUGFS will showcase its new series of Cured On tires at SEMA 2018.

1. LAUGFS ULTIMA CURED ON STD : designed for very intense applications with long runs, heavy lifting, and minimal forklift idle time.
2. LAUGFS XT CURED ON NON-MARKING : the ideal choice for applications that require medium and heavy loads.

LAUGFS cured – On solid tyres mainly designed for scissor lifts and engineered using excellent natural rubber tread compound together with super adhesion strength between compound and steel.

The release of these new solid tires is part of a new product position LAUGFS has recently taken for its material handling business.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive speciality products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

The SEMA Show takes place October 30 – November 2, 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center located at 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109.

To learn more about LAUGFS products, visit booth #44331.