- Ranked amongst ‘Best of the Best’ brands in Sri Lanka compiled by Brand Finance and published by LMD
Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC, renowned for its luxurious and elegant porcelain tableware was
amongst the ‘best of best’ brands, being adjudged as the most loved homeware brand for the
year 2021. The ‘Best of the Best’ brands in Sri Lanka is a regular research conducted and
compiled on an annual basis by Brand Finance and published by LMD. Globally recognized for
its luxurious and elegant porcelain tableware – one with remarkable whiteness that radiates a
sense of pristine beauty, Dankotuwa Porcelain continues to win the hearts of millions in Sri
Lanka and round the world.
Commenting on their achievements, Mr Channa Gunawardana, Chief Executive Officer –
Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC stated “The last financial year saw the resilience of the Dankotuwa
Porcelain brand as it weathered the Covid 19 pandemic as it continued to enrich lives and
create happiness amongst families in Sri Lanka and the world over. At Dankotuwa, we have
always taken pride in our heritage and have earned respect amongst our customers for the
simple reason of maintaining international quality standards in every product we manufacture
and at everything we do. Therefore, while we take pride in acknowledging this recognition, its
certainly encouraging to see Dankotuwa being acknowledged for the values the brand
espouses” Gunawardana continued.
Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC, a subsidiary of Ambeon Holdings PLC commenced its commercial
operations in 1984. From superior glazing technologies, personalized designs and endless
options, the company continues to create timeless and modern collection of porcelainware
that expresses exclusive dining experience for every occasion. The high whiteness levels and
luxurious gold and platinum designs have made Dankotuwa Porcelain the preferred choice
whether it is for extravagant indulgences or gifting purposes, catering to the diversity of the
international palate within the scope of lifestyle-based products, casual eating to high-end
dining.
“Even during these trying times, Dankotuwa Porcelain as a brand continues its quest for
innovation by launching products consisting of timeless designs, giving customers value for
money in every purchase they make. The company will continue to innovate products relevant for its consumers and fascinate all its stakeholders over the coming months; aimed at
bolstering the industry as a whole,” Gunawardana concluded.
Being the recipient of the bronze award in the catering products/table top specialties category at the
prestigious European Product Design Awards (ePDA) 2017, Dankotuwa Porcelain continues to be a
trend setter and take world by storm by manufacturing superior quality porcelain tableware for
reputed international brands such as Macy’s, Jashanmal, Country Road, CMT, Migross, Caskata,
Kashida, Michael Wainwright, Witz, Nishita Design, Bergoff, Narumi, Porsgrund. As a result, the
company has been instrumental in significantly expanding the profile of Sri Lankan porcelain
tableware, taking it to new heights worldwide.
Dakotuwa Procelain is safe for all aspects of dining as the raw materials used for the white
products are lead and cadmium safe (based on international standards such as ISO 6486 –
1:1999, ISO 6486 – 2:1999, ASTM C 738 – 94 (Re-approved 2016) and California Proposition 65
Compliance) and does not contain any bone ashe. The company has the unparalleled distinction
of being the first tableware manufacturer in Sri Lanka to obtain the relevant ISO certification,
thus maintaining high quality standards.
Voted as one of Sri Lanka’s Super Brands, recipient of the Best Exporter – Ceramics and
Porcelain based products at the Presidential Export Awards 2018/19 and Gold award in the large
category in the Ceramics and Porcelain products sector NCE Export Award 2020, the elegance,
sophistication and superiority of Dankotuwa Porcelain has earned for the company a reputation
for being the best in Asia, Europe, the Southern Hemisphere, the US and UAE. Within the milieu
of growth, the Group continues to progress in the areas of Social Compliance Initiative and
Monitoring Systems, which demonstrates its commitment towards maintaining overall social
standards while conducting its business.
