Lankem was created by Royal Dutch Shell in 1964. It was initially set up as an agro chemical business. As Sri Lanka started encouraging local ownership, the company acquired local investors and was listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The company has been prevalent in most industry segments in the country but primarily focused on chemicals and manufacturing.

Over the past 25 years Lankem has diversified into other related businesses. Lankem’s Paints and Bituminous Products have been the frontrunners in new product development in their specific industries. Lankem Consumer Products has been in existence since the late 70’s, and has been the pioneer in producing mosquito coils, washing machine detergent powders and liquid detergents in Sri Lanka. Today Lankem Consumer Products are a household name in Sri Lanka.

In 1998 Lankem expanded into the Plantations Management sector with the acquisition of Kotagala Plantations and Agarapatana Plantations. Lankem has invested heavily into these companies transforming the productivity of the tea and rubber estates through an aggressive replanting program and bringing the processing factories up to international standards. Lankem’s rubber plantation companies produce the highly prized crepe rubber from Sri Lanka – Lankaprene.

Lankem has owned and operated the Sigiriya Village Hotel based in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle for over 3 decades. In 1993 the company acquired control of Beruwala Resorts Ltd which owns and operates a 120 room property on Sri Lanka’s south coast. In 1995 the company opened its third property in Marwilla on the west coast. Further acquisitions in 2011 and 2012 helped grow the group’s portfolio to 5 landmark properties across the country.

In 2010 Lankem strengthened its position in the FMCG sector through the acquisition of C.W. Mackie. The company also brought with it rubber processing expertise and markets for premium grade rubber products manufactured through the plantations sector.

* CROP PRODUCTION

Marketing of seed paddy,imported exotic vegetable seeds and maize seeds.

* PEST CONTROL

Termite control,fumigation and general pest control service.

* FERTILIZERS

Crop Nutrition,plantation & landscaping,protected agri culture.

* PAINT

Decorative coating,auto refinish,wood coating,epoxy coatings,NC based coatings,water based coatings and epoxy adhesives.

* INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS

Manufacturer of solvents,thinners,detergent,raw materials,iron oxide, pigments,titanium dioxide,gypsum,acids and petroleum related products, indenting agents,distributors and sellers.

* BITUMINOUS PRODUCTS

Bitumen emulsion and penetration grade bitumen for road construction

* CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Detergent powder,detergent liquid,laundry soap,household cleaning products,dry cell batteries,pharmaceutical products and personal care products.

* CONSTRUCTION

Provision of water proofing,construction of roads,industrial flooring, epoxy flooring,wall painting and construction of sports courts (tennis,badminton,squash,basketball courts & running tracks)

* AGRO CROP PRODUCTION AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

Farming,dairing and growning of vegetables,asparagus,fruits and foliage for export and local sale.

* PLANTATIONS

Producers and exporters of quality bulk tea and rubber.

* LEISURE

Operators of four resort hotels in the west coast and cultural traingle area and operating four tourist bungalows.

* MAIN STAKE HOLDERS OF C.W.MACKIE PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

Enagaged in export of crepe/rubber products,desiccated coconut,import and distribution of sugar,marine products,industrial products and manufacture and distribution of branded consumer products.