About Us
History
Lanka Ashok Leyland was incorporated with certificate of incorporation dated 31/12/1982.
A Joint Venture promoters agreement was signed on 15/02/1983 between Lanka Leyland Ltd (A wholly owned company of Government of Sri Lanka) and Ashok Leyland Ltd India to form a joint venture named Lanka Ashok Leyland Ltd.
A Collaboration Agreement was signed between Lanka Ashok Leyland Ltd and Ashok Leyland Ltd, India on 21.03.1984 (currently valid till 2024) to carry on the business of importation of Ashok Leyland Commercial vehicles in knocked down condition or fully built, and carry on assembly operations, progressive manufacture, repair and service, body building on chassis and other developments to progressively develop ancillary industries locally.
Share Holding (Latest Annual report statement)
Mangement - Board Of Directors
| Mr. David Jayasinghe |
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Chairman |
| Mr. R J Shahaney |
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Director |
| Mrs. L P Kodikara |
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Director |
| Mr. R. Malhan |
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Director |
| Mr. D A Abeyawardena & Associates |
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Company Secretary |
| Mr. N. Ananth Murthy |
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Chief Executive Officer |
| Mr. Umesh Gautam |
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General Manager |
| Mr. Vipin Ohri |
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Marketing Manager |
| Mr. J W N R Boteju |
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Manager – Works & Administration |
| Mr. A R T Ranasinghe |
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Manager – Finance & Systems |
Corporate Philosophy
“ CONTRIBUTE TO ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF THE COUNTRY, WITH THE SUPPLY OF FUEL EFFICIENT, ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY, ECONOMICAL, RELIABLE, SAFE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES – ENSURING HIGH QUALITY AFTER SALES SUPPORT, THROUGH A DEDICATED, COMMITTED, WELL TRAINED AND MOTIVATED WORKFORCE – WITH HIGHEST LEVEL OF INTEGRITY ”.
Achievements
- More than 30,000 trucks and buses put onto Sri Lankan roads in the past 25 years.
- Market Share growth from 13% twenty years ago to 60% currently.
- Largest range of trucks and buses in the 10 tonnes GVW to 45 tonnes GTW range.
- Service stations authorized in key locations.
- Spare parts stockists in key locations.
- In house body building facility
- ISO 9001 : 2000 Certified Quality Management System
- A company wide networked ERP system for enhanced customer service and productivity.
Current Position
- The Company’s products are well received by customers.
- A full fledged workshop equipped to carry out repairs on vehicles, units, and sub units is available at Panagoda utilising genuine ‘LEYPARTS’ Spare parts.
- In house body building facility to build driver’s cabins.
- Reception area for workshop customers and new vehicle delivery.
- Dormitory to accommodate drivers & mechanics overnight.
- Mobile service vans to attend to breakdown.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities initiative by employees with contribution from employees and projects identified by employees.
- Training facilities for customers mechanics and drivers.
- Training given in house to technicians from various technical institutions to enable them obtain permanent employment in any organization of their choice.
- In house integrated showroom and display area.
- Coconut plantation as a sustainable project.
- Waste Water purification and recycling plant in operation.
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