📈 Sri Lanka's Rubber Sector Leadership Reaffirmed

• Pushpika Janadheera, Dipped Products PLC MD, has been reappointed as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) at its 15th AGM. • SLAMERP is a crucial body for Sri Lanka's value-added rubber products sector, which contributes US$ 1 billion in export earnings and aims to strengthen the country's global position. • Under Janadheera's previous leadership, SLAMERP actively addressed challenges, including advocating for government engagement on US tariffs on Sri Lankan rubber imports and raising concerns over the proposed removal of the SVAT scheme. • The association focuses on strengthening local supply chains, increasing raw rubber production, uplifting smallholder communities, and expanding market access in line with Sri Lanka’s 2030 roadmap. • Proposed office bearers for 2026-2027 include Dr. Eng. Sisira Ranatunga as Director General, Chinthaka Wegapitiya as Vice Chairman, Channa De Silva as Secretary, and Palika Chandrajeewa as Treasurer.