Englander enters Sri Lankan market delivering US-engineered sleep solutions

U.S. Ambassador to Sri LankaJulie Chung and Englander International President Lou Paige declare the Englander showroom in Sri Lanka open

 From left: Sudheera Epitakumbura - Group Chief Financial Officer  Richard Pieris & Company PLC, Shiron Gooneratne - Board Director of Richard Pieris & Company PLC, Lou Paige, Ambassador Julie Chung  and Lalith Wijeyesinghe - Managing Director Local Manufacturing & Distribution Sector Richard Pieris & Company PLC with a premium Englander mattress 

Richard Pieris & Company PLC recently introduced Englander International, a globally recognised brand in mattress technology, to the Sri Lankan market. 

The launch was marked by the unveiling of the new Englander flagship store at Hyde Park Corner, Colombo 02. 

The opening was attended by Julie Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, alongside Lou Paige, President of Englander International, as the chief guest. 

The store reaffirms Richard Pieris Group’s dedication to offering its customers cutting-edge innovation, comfort, and craftsmanship. Now licensed to produce Englander Mattresses in Sri Lanka, the Group is able to offer an exclusive range of premiummattresses that incorporate state-of-the-arthybrid technologies from memory foam to latex, and innersprings.

Founded in 1894, Englander International continues an impressive legacy in producing unique sleep products.Internationally recognised and built using sustainable materials, Englander mattresses offer ergonomic support and advanced cooling features, innovating unique sleep experiences by integrating modern research into meticulous product development. 

Aimed at delivering high-quality sleep solutions, Englander’s mattresses emphasise durability, soothing edge-to-edge support, and thermal comfort technology to rejuvenate and refresh any sleeper.

Discussing Englander’s arrival in Sri Lanka, Lou Paige, President of Englander International said, “Our operations are powered by our mission to create products that unite craftsmanship with modern performance. It has paved the journey in bringing precision-engineered collections to many people as possible. Our new showroom in Sri Lanka marks the beginning of a new chapter as we extend our mission to deliver experiences that honour our legacy and embrace our future.

Shiron Gooneratne, Board Director of Richard Pieris & Company PLC, added that, “Together with Englander International, we’re expanding our efforts to create unparalleled experiences in sleep and recovery that empower our customers for tomorrow’s opportunities”. 

Playing an instrumental role in initiating the venture, Lalith Wijeyesinghe, Managing Director – Local Manufacturing & Distribution Sector, Richard Pieris & Company PLC added, “The initiative with Englander International established a solid foundation for us to move swiftly and strategically into new opportunities within the sector. Through our deep manufacturing expertise and established leadership in the polyurethane sector, we at Richard Pieris & Company look forward to delivering innovative developments in premium sleep technology to Sri Lanka through local excellence.”