CEAT Kelani honours top dealers with ‘Autobahn 2.0’ convention & awards

CEAT’s Top 10 dealers in Sri Lanka with  the Chairman, board of directors  and representatives of the senior management of CEAT Kelani Holdings 

CEAT Kelani Holdings hosted its annual dealer convention and awards at Shangri-La, Colombo recently.

The event brought together the top 145 dealers of the year along with their families, for an unforgettable evening of recognition and camaraderie. 

Themed ‘Autobahn 2.0,’ the convention embodied the attributes of speed, comfort and control that define CEAT Car Radials, with the German engineering, research and development expertise that fortify the brand’s superior performance on Sri Lankan roads. The event sought to bring this theme to life in every aspect of the celebration.

Delivering the welcome address at the awards dinner, CEAT Kelani Holdings Chairman Chanaka de Silva said, “I wish to share with you all that we have committed a further Rs. 4.5 billion towards improvement in quality and technology in the next 12 to 18 months. Therefore, this event is an opportunity for us to reflect, to learn, and most importantly, to look ahead with a bigger and better portfolio of products and range.”

In his vote of thanks, CEAT Kelani Chief Operating Officer Shamal Gunawardene said, “This event has not only helped us reflect on our achievements but also renewed our focus on the road ahead, which will have its challenges in the market. As we move forward, let us take with us the shared learnings, strengthened relationships, and renewed commitment to excellence. We look forward to continued growth, collaboration, and many more milestones together.”

The presentation of the CEAT Partner Excellence Awards was the highlight of the evening, with the top three dealers of 2024/25 receiving the highest honours. U & H Wheel Service (Pvt) Ltd – Colombo 2 was adjudged the overall winner, while Sandeew Auto Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd – Colombo 14 and Abdeen Tyre Service – Akkaraipattu were recognised as the first and second runners-up respectively.

Category awards also celebrated excellence in specific segments, with Sandeew Auto Enterprises winning in the Radial category, while U & H Wheel Service took top honours in both the Truck and Light Truck categories. Each award carried trophies, certificates, cash prizes and gift vouchers in appreciation of exceptional performance.