"Tous, SriLanka isfullof opportunity..."
A.R. Pandithage
Chairman/Managing Director
Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC
Annual Report 2021/22
"Tous, SriLanka isfullof opportunity..."
We see our island nation as one teeming with opportunity. Even now, as we continue to battle our way forward through the many pressures and challenges, we continue to maintain our faith in the shining potential of our nation, which is known for its hardiness, resourcefulness, and resilience.
As a diversified conglomerate, we are proud to see how DIMO has entered every spectrum of Sri Lankan life from agriculture, engineering solutions, infrastructure engineering, building services, power and energy, fluid and water projects, healthcare, chemical solutions, tools and equipment, lifestyle products, education, information technology to mobility solutions and more.
Our carefully crafted portfolio of businesses are designed to penetrate the country's most significant business sectors. We are constantly expanding our reach to bring state-of-the-art solutions and world-class best engineered brands to the doorstep of every Sri Lankan across the island.
We owe our continued success to our most treasured asset- our people; the 'DIMO Tribe'. Comprising of thousands of tenacious men and women, whose unrelenting spirit has delivered the excellent results that we share here today. It is because of them that we remain confident as we go into the year ahead. We believe that, amidst the unpredictability, we have the capacity to grow bigger, better, and stronger, as we continue crafting sustainable solutions for future generations through the diverse businesses that we are present in.
The year ahead will see us create more avenues for value creation, as we continuously explore the countless opportunities we see within Sri Lanka and beyond our shores. We are a land full of dreams and aspirations.
HARNESSING OPPORTUNITIES
Recognising the infinite opportunities arising from our nation and its resources, DIMO has continued to actively monitor and manage Sri Lanka's core strengths; aiming to enhance and maximise their value in the long-term. The pages that follow outline our efforts in this regard.
Inspiring Growth
Strength: A self-sufficient, thriving agricultural economy in ancient times, due to the abundance of resources we possess.
DIMO's Objective: To inspire & enrich the lives of those who produce and consume food both locally and globally via next generation agriculture solutions.
No. 2 supplier
of local seed paddy in Sri Lanka
No. 1 supplier
of melon seeds with 80% market share in Sri Lanka
Over Rs. 9,804 million
worth agri inputs and machinery sold during the year
03
Agri techno parks with state-of-the- art facilities that conduct research and development, seed production, and farmer education.
03 organic fertiliser production sites in Kalawewa, Hungama and Sapugaskanda with annual capacity of over
6,000 tonnes
Launch of Sri Lanka's first DMT20 mini transplanter with the recommended row width for Sri Lanka.
Channelling Life
Strength: A land enriched with natural water sources, that replenish and revitalise its surroundings, and support life.
DIMO's Objective: To play a vital role in supplying safe and clean drinking water to Sri Lanka.
Over 50,000
households were given access to safe drinking water through water projects completed during the financial year.
Played our part in Ambathale Water Conservation Project which facilitated
16%
reduction in energy cost
Awarded C1 grade
accreditation by Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) for the execution of water supply and Sewerage Projects.
Involvement in the execution of many rural water supply schemes:
Kilinochchi
Kanthale
Nikawewa
Galigamuwa
Bulathkohupitiya Badulla
Orubendiwewa Maskeliya Monaragala
Embilipitiya
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