MAS Holdings, the country’s largest apparel manufacturer, announced that Texco Ltd., a cotton fabric processing mill, and Noyon Lanka, a knitted lace manufacturer, have officially become bluesign® System Partners, advancing the company’s commitment to responsible and future-ready manufacturing.
With this milestone, 75% of MAS’s wet processing facilities are now aligned with the highest global standards for responsible chemical management, supporting the company’s Plan for Change 2030 sustainability roadmap.
Achieving bluesign System Partner status requires extensive investment and alignment of production processes—including knitting, dyeing, finishing, scouring, extrusion, and laminating—to strict environmental, health, and safety criteria. The globally recognised bluesign System eliminates hazardous substances at the source, reduces resource consumption, and ensures safe working conditions across the textile supply chain.
Commenting on the achievement, Dhanujie Jayapala said:
"This milestone demonstrates MAS’ continued commitment to embedding verified, data-driven sustainability processes across our operations. bluesign System Partnership represents transparency, continuous improvement, and accountability to our brand partners and the industry."
As bluesign System Partners, Texco and Noyon will operate under bluesign’s Input Stream Management System, ensuring the use of only approved chemical products. They will also leverage digital platforms such as CUBE, FINDER, and GUIDE to enhance chemical traceability, monitor performance, and drive continuous optimisation.
Barbara Oswald, Chief Commercial Officer at bluesign, added:
"We warmly welcome Texco and Noyon to the bluesign family. MAS and bluesign share a vision to reduce environmental impact across the textile supply chain, and this partnership strengthens that alignment."
This achievement underscores MAS Holdings’ ongoing dedication to embedding sustainability, transparency, and innovation across its global operations.
SLIC Donates Rs. 10 Million to ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) contributed Rs. 10 million to the ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund to support families affected by the recent Cyclone Ditwah.
The donation was formally handed over to the Secretary to the Treasury, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on 16 March 2026. The funds will be used for national relief and recovery efforts aimed at assisting communities impacted by the disaster.
The handover ceremony was attended by SLIC Chairman Nusith Kumaratunga, SLIC Life CEO Nalin Subasinghe, SLIC General CEO Dr. Sameera Dharmasena, and SLIC Life CFO Sriyani Kulasinghe.
Through this initiative, SLIC reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility, highlighting the importance of collective action in supporting communities and contributing to national recovery efforts following natural disasters.
MAS Advances “Plan for Change” Strategy to Accelerate Sustainable Growth
