Since the year 2000, SLACMA had been in existence, as one of the constituent bodies functioning under the aegis of the National Agribusiness Council – NAC.
SLACMA represents manufacturers of coir fibre , the processors of bye products
of coir fibre and a broad spectrum of manufacturers of allied products of
coir fibre.
Besides,the domestic market ,there is a recognized export market for raw fibre
in virgin form , and value added bye products of fibre along side the wide
range of value added products from coir fiber.
Summary of Objectives
• To continue to be an able representative body
of the sector.
• Strive to be an active player in matters concerning the sector.
• To maintain a fertile dialogue with the government on state policy
related to the sector and , fiscal matters pertaining to exports and imported
inputs.
• Initiate a continuous process of overall development from top to the
grass root level of the value chain .
• Attempt to create strategy to achieve enhanced productivity, competitive
quality standards , improved marketability thereby enhance the importance
of the industry.
• Actively collaborate with the state to maintain a steady growth of
the sector .
• To ensure a steady contribution from the sector to the GDP growth
of the country.
• To explore new global markets.
Focus on current activity
• Developing a strong lobby on the current increase
of cess on brushes .
• To represent matters concerning delay of payment of duty rebates and
input credit on VAT.
• To actively support the Coir Council International –CCI in the
Model Mill project and ensure the speedy implementation of the “road
map” for betterment of the sector.
• To work in conjunction with the ITI and the local universities on
research for process improvement with emphasis on productivity, product improvement
and minimizing identified hazards in the sector.
• To continue to be an active task participant in the projects initiated
by the Ministry of Industries to mechanize yarn spinning and yarn weaving
at rural level.
• To liaise with the Export Development Board –EDB and the Coconut
Development Board –CDA , to explore new export markets.
• Prompt the EDB and The CDA to organize participation at major trade
fairs and explore avenues to sponsor deserving exporters to such exposure.
• To initiate a programme of training cum reorientation on export marketing
, gainful export pricing and customs procedures.
• To commence a membership enhancement programme.
Executive Committee 2006/2007
M/S.
N.K.L.Tilakaratna, S. Wickremaratne, S.Mahendran, Shalinda Perera, Asiri De
Silva, Indika De Costa, Vernon Abeyratne, C. Perera, S. Mendis, C. Navaratne,
I.Cumaranatunge.
