Würth Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, a leading provider of automotive aftermarket, hardware, industrial, and construction solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification, reinforcing its reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s leading employers.
The internationally recognised certification acknowledges Würth Lanka’s commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture built on trust, employee engagement, pride, and teamwork across its sales, customer service, administration, and human resources teams.
Commenting on the achievement, Suranga Kekuluwalage, Managing Director of Würth Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, described the certification as another significant milestone in the company’s growth journey.
"We are delighted to have been awarded this prestigious certification, placing us amongst the handful of corporate heavyweights in Sri Lanka. The certification comes hot on the heels of our strategic management level adjustments and adds another milestone to our many significant achievements," he said.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Würth GmbH, Germany, Würth Lanka benefits from access to one of the world's largest portfolios of products and solutions across industries including automotive aftermarket, construction, and industrial supplies. The company plans to further expand its product portfolio in line with its long-term strategic objectives.
"Based on our strategic priorities, we have planned and budgeted for the expansion of our portfolio. We are confident that we are in a good position to attract, hire, and retain the talent that we need to support our plans," Kekuluwalage added.
Würth Lanka attributes much of its success to its strong internal culture, where employees are encouraged to become ambassadors for the Würth brand. The company follows an inside-out approach to brand building, fostering a sense of pride and ownership among its workforce that is reflected in every aspect of its operations.
To support employee development and engagement, Würth Lanka invests in continuous learning initiatives, internal marketing programmes, professional grooming, overseas training opportunities, international exposure through interactions with Würth Group representatives, and a range of employee recognition programmes.
The company also promotes a culture of collaboration through organisation-wide competitions focused on sales performance, customer acquisition, and portfolio expansion. These initiatives encourage participation from employees across all departments, ensuring that every team member contributes to the company's success while being recognised and rewarded for their achievements.
evan David Gains Momentum in Austria
Sri Lankan racing driver Yevan David continued his promising progress in the FIA Formula 3 Championship at the Red Bull Ring, showcasing another impressive recovery drive in the Sprint Race before an unavoidable opening-lap incident brought his Feature Race challenge to an early end.
Racing with AIX Racing during his fourth FIA Formula 3 weekend, the 18-year-old built on the experience gained in Barcelona to deliver one of his strongest performances of the season so far. With improved tyre management and stronger qualifying execution, David demonstrated his growing confidence and racecraft by recovering from 28th on the grid to finish 19th in Saturday’s Sprint Race, gaining nine positions.
“Overall, it was a really enjoyable weekend and one where we learned a lot,” said David.
“One of the biggest positives was being able to apply what we learned in Barcelona. We experienced the hot conditions again and I felt much more comfortable with tyre warm-up and the overall execution throughout the weekend.”
David highlighted the progress made by both himself and the team during practice and qualifying, while acknowledging that there is still more potential to unlock.
“Qualifying actually went quite well from an execution point of view,” he explained.
“I had a clear track, the tyre warm-up was good and we managed to operate in the right window. We now need to keep finding more performance as a package and, personally, I need to continue building confidence in the balance of the car because that will allow me to extract more from my driving.”
The Sprint Race once again showcased David’s increasing confidence in close racing at FIA Formula 3 level. By managing his tyres effectively throughout the race, he moved steadily through the field with a series of strong overtaking manoeuvres before crossing the finish line in 19th place.
David’s continued improvement highlights his growing adaptability and determination as he takes on one of the world’s most competitive junior racing championships.
Würth Lanka Earns Great Place to Work® Certification
