Ceylon Cold Stores wins top honour at National Quality Awards 2023

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS) achieved a major national milestone by being named the Winner Award recipient at the Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023, under the Large, Manufacturing Category. 

Presented by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) at the ceremony held on 11th November at Cinnamon Lakeside, this accolade represents the highest level of national recognition for organizational excellence and reinforces CCS’s position as a benchmark for quality, innovation, and operational discipline within the country’s manufacturing sector.

Commenting on this achievement, Daminda Gamlath, President, John Keells Consumer Foods Sector stated, “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.”

Highlighting the operational foundation behind the achievement, Sanjeewa Jayasundara, Head of Supply Chain, 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.”