Ceylon Energy launches SL’s first helical anchor manufacturing facility

• Collaborates with Hubbell Power Systems Inc.
• Revolutionises construction with sustainable, cost-effective foundation technology

Ceylon Energy Chairman Madusanka Fernando

In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s industrial and construction landscape, Ceylon Energy officially launched the country’s first-ever helical anchor manufacturing facility recently, in collaboration with the globally renowned Hubbell Power Systems Inc. (HPS). 
The inaugural event was graced by Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala, along with high-ranking delegates from HPS, the Ceylon Electricity Board and other distinguished guests from Sri Lanka’s business, engineering and construction fraternity. 
This facility, which represents a major technological leap for the nation, is not only a first in Sri Lanka but also positions the country as a regional manufacturing and export hub for helical anchors, an innovation pioneered and patented by HPS that has transformed foundation systems across the world.
Helical anchors, a century-old invention by HPS, have radically redefined how foundation solutions are engineered across diverse terrains and structures. Unlike traditional foundation methods, helical anchors offer rapid installation, minimal soil disruption and exceptional load-bearing capacity, making them a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for modern infrastructure projects. 
Ceylon Energy, the exclusive partner introducing this technology to Sri Lanka, ensured that it was extensively tested in various local soil conditions before commercial rollout, just as it has been across the globe. The helical anchor system is now poised to streamline construction timelines, reduce costs and support greener building practices across the country.
Speaking at the launch, Ceylon Energy Chairman Madusanka Fernando shared the company’s wider vision.
“If we do not think of the next generations, we are very selfish. Through all these innovations, we look at bringing sustainable solutions enabling a better habitat for the generations to come.” 
He emphasised the strategic importance of this partnership with HPS, not just to serve Sri Lanka’s local infrastructure needs but to act as a gateway to South East Asia, East Africa and other emerging markets. 
This new manufacturing facility is expected to drive significant foreign remittance inflows to the country, offering economic and employment benefits while raising Sri Lanka’s profile on the global industrial map.