📈 Hayleys’ DPL Injects Rs. 2.3 Bn into High-Value Glove Manufacturing Automation

Dipped Products PLC (DPL), a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, has officially inaugurated a major capacity expansion project at its Kottawa facility, aimed at moving beyond commodity exports and scaling high value-added manufacturing. • Investment & Infrastructure: A Rs. 2.3 billion injection to establish two advanced Glove Dipping Plants, a high-efficiency Steam Boiler, and a modern Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). • Technological Milestones: Introduces first-of-its-kind robotic integration to Sri Lanka's rubber manufacturing sector. - Electrician’s Glove Dipping Plant: Utilizes industrial track-mounted robots handling payloads up to 300 kg for automated transfers. - Natural Rubber & Blended Glove Dipping Plant: Deploys synchronized multi-robot dipping technology for heightened precision and throughput. • Sustainability Focus: The new ETP is designed to process up to 2,000 cubic meters of wastewater per day within a reduced physical footprint, reinforcing environmental compliance. • Economic Impact: The expansion scales high-value protective solution capacities to meet rising global demand. This strategic shift strengthens Sri Lanka’s position in premium rubber exports, optimizing foreign exchange inflows and supporting national export-led growth.