Alumex PLC takes a giant leap with its brand-new state-of-the art 24-foot vertical powder coating plan
Marking a significant milestone in its journey, Alumex PLC – a trailblazer in Sri Lanka’s aluminium extrusion industry – proudly introduced 24-foot Vertical Powder Coating (VPC) profiles produced by its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ekala, Sri Lanka. This VPC plant is the largest facility of its kind in South Asia.
Strengthening Alumex’s market presence, the cutting-edge vertical 24-foot powder coating facility embodies a giant step forward in the company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability—featuring advanced European coating technology for superior efficiency and finish quality.
Alumex brings this advanced finishing capability to Sri Lanka to cater to the growing needs of both local and overseas customers, while attracting new business opportunities from existing and emerging international markets.
Advanced Capabilities and Enhanced Capacity
Launched as part of Alumex’s expansion strategy, this high-tech vertical powder coating line can coat aluminium profiles up to 7.3 meters (24 feet) in length – a significant increase that allows larger architectural and industrial Aluminium systems to be finished in one seamless process. This addition has substantially increased Alumex’s powder coating capacity, ensuring the company can meet surging demand in both domestic and international markets.
Meeting Demand and Empowering Exports
The enhanced capacity provided by the VPC plant enables Alumex to meet the rising demand in the construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. It also significantly bolsters Alumex’s export potential, allowing the company to take on larger and more complex international projects.
Alumex has already been supplying high-quality powder-coated aluminium profiles & systems to advanced international markets – including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore – and the new facility is set to further strengthen its ability to serve and expand these exclusive export markets.
The vertical powder coating facility showcases the latest technology in surface finishing, which enables Alumex to expand the capabilities and offer greater value addition to the emerging customers. It also positions Alumex as a stronger player in the international market, committing to support the economic growth and highlighting Sri Lanka’s potential as a rising hub for high-quality advanced aluminium solutions and systems.
