Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), a prominent and longstanding manufacturing company in Sri Lanka, has achieved a significant national milestone by receiving the Winner Award in the Large, Manufacturing Category at the Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023. This prestigious accolade was presented by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) during a ceremony held on November 11, 2025, at Cinnamon Lakeside. The award signifies the highest level of national recognition for organizational excellence, further cementing CCS’s status as a benchmark for quality, innovation, and operational discipline in the country’s manufacturing sector.
Established in 1866, Ceylon Cold Stores PLC has cultivated a legacy characterized by trust, craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to high standards. As the producer of the renowned Elephant House range of beverages and frozen confectionery, CCS continues to influence the Sri Lankan fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) landscape through world-class manufacturing processes, data-driven decision-making, and a forward-thinking approach to innovation. Its long-standing reputation is supported by rigorous quality frameworks, robust governance, and manufacturing systems aligned with global best practices.
The Sri Lanka National Quality Award highlights CCS’s deep-rooted culture of performance excellence and continuous improvement. The company’s methodology integrates modern production technologies, comprehensive quality assurance systems, sustainable operational practices, and process optimization driven by data insights. This recognition positions CCS as a leader not only within the food and beverage manufacturing sectors but also across the broader national industrial ecosystem, showcasing its consistent ability to meet and exceed stringent national benchmarks.
Reflecting on this achievement, Daminda Gamlath, President of John Keells Consumer Foods Sector, remarked, “This national recognition reflects the extraordinary commitment of our teams at Ceylon Cold Stores, who work tirelessly to uphold the highest standards of quality and operational excellence. CCS has always been guided by a strong vision for innovation and process excellence, and this award further validates our ongoing efforts to strengthen our capabilities and deliver products that meet both local and international expectations.”
Emphasizing the operational foundation behind the accomplishment, Sanjeewa Jayasundara, Head of Supply Chain at Ceylon Cold Stores PLC, added, “Being recognized with the Winner Award reinforces the disciplined systems, continuous improvement culture, and world-class manufacturing practices we have built over the years. This achievement belongs to every individual across our manufacturing and supply chain operations who is committed to ensuring that CCS remains a standard-setter in quality and reliability. We will continue to enhance our processes, adopt advanced technologies, and drive excellence across every stage of our value chain.”
As Ceylon Cold Stores PLC celebrates this national honor, the company remains focused on bolstering its leadership through strategic innovation, sustainable operations, and globally aligned quality practices. This achievement marks another milestone in CCS’s journey of excellence, reaffirming its commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality products to Sri Lankan consumers for generations to come.
