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The company was founded in 1954 by Angulugaha Gamage Hinni Appuhamy.<ref name=BT/> Appuhamy was born |
The company was founded in 1954 by Angulugaha Gamage Hinni Appuhamy.<ref name=BT/> Appuhamy was born 2 December 1902 in the village of [[Akmeemana]], the son of Angulugaha Gamage Cornelis Appuhamy and Kankanamgamage Kathirinahamy.<ref name=Bio>{{cite book|title=Personalities, Sri Lanka: A Biographical Study (15th-20th Century), 1490-1990 A.D|publisher=Ceylon Business Appliances Ltd|editor=Wimalaratne, W. D. G.|date=1994|page=68|isbn=9789559287001}}</ref><ref name=Enc>{{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of Sri Lanka|editor=Gunawardena, C. A.|publisher=New Dawn Press Inc.|date=2005|page=180|isbn=1932705481}}</ref> He had his early education at St. Aloysius College, Galle.<ref name=DN2011>{{cite news|url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2011/01/11/fea03.asp|title=A G Hinniappuhamy: Industrial pioneer, philanthropist|newspaper=[[The Daily News (Sri Lanka)|The Daily News]]|date=11 January 2011|access-date=20 May 2021}}</ref><ref name=Roberts>{{cite book|title=Galle as Quiet as Asleep|first=Norah|last=Roberts|date=1993|isbn=9789559557906|page=18}}</ref> While still in his teens, he left his school and home and migrated to Colombo to seek his fortunes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/091018/Fh/003.html|title=House of Maliban - Sri Lanka's number one choice|newspaper=[[Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)|Sunday Times]]|first=Gayani|last=Perera|date=18 October 2009|accessdate=18 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lk.kompass.com/c/maliban-biscuit-manufactories-ltd/lk007342/|title=Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd - 389 Galle Road, Ratmalana|website=lk.kompass.com|access-date=18 April 2017}}</ref> After opening his own tea kiosk on Maliban Street, [[Pettah, Sri Lanka|Pettah]] in 1928, he converted the shop into a small hotel in 1935.<ref name=Bio/><ref name=Enc/><ref name=DN2011/> Appuhamy opened his second hotel at First Cross Street and then moved it to a larger premises in Norris Road. He subsequently opened hotels at Baseline Road, another at Norris Road and at Chatham Street.<ref>{{cite journal|title=The Ceylon Trade Journal|volume=18|issue=9|publisher=Department of Commerce (Ceylon)|date=1953|page=558}}</ref> He invited his brothers, A. G. Wickramapala and A. G. Jinadasa to join him in managing the expanding business.<ref name=DN2011/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/091220/Fh/fh03.html|title=The legendary Maliban family speaks|newspaper =[[Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)|Sunday Times]]|first=Gayani|last=Perera|date=20 December 2009|accessdate=19 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.srilankabusiness.com/exporters-directory/maliban-biscuit-manufactories-pvt-ltd-951.html|title=Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Pvt Ltd|publisher=Sri Lanka Export Development Board|accessdate=18 April 2017}}</ref> |
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Appuhamy then opened a bakery, which initially sold bread but later added hand made biscuits to their range. One of the first biscuits produced was the Maliban Marie biscuit. In order to satisfy the demand he purchased a biscuit cutter from India to assist in the biscuit manufacturing.<ref name=DN2011/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/110605/Fh/fh01.html|title=The success story of Maliban Group of Companies|newspaper =[[Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)|Sunday Times]]|date=5 June 2011|access-date=18 April 2017}}</ref> |
Appuhamy then opened a bakery, which initially sold bread but later added hand made biscuits to their range. One of the first biscuits produced was the Maliban Marie biscuit. In order to satisfy the demand he purchased a biscuit cutter from India to assist in the biscuit manufacturing.<ref name=DN2011/><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/110605/Fh/fh01.html|title=The success story of Maliban Group of Companies|newspaper =[[Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)|Sunday Times]]|date=5 June 2011|access-date=18 April 2017}}</ref> |
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In 1965, the company's operations were shifted to a new factory complex, which was constructed on a {{convert|4.1|ha|abbr=on}} site in [[Ratmalana]]. The Company also has the distinction of being the first food company to achieve the National Quality Award in 1996.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dailynews.lk/2015/10/28/business/maliban-clinches-sri-lanka-national-quality-award|title=Maliban clinches Sri Lanka National Quality Award|newspaper =[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Daily News]]|date=28 October 2015|accessdate=18 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businesstoday.lk/article.php?article=10456|title=Business Today - Maliban receives the Sri Lanka National Quality Award|website=www.businesstoday.lk|date=December 2015|access-date=18 April 2017}}</ref> |
In 1965, the company's operations were shifted to a new factory complex, which was constructed on a {{convert|4.1|ha|abbr=on}} site in [[Ratmalana]]. The Company also has the distinction of being the first food company to achieve the National Quality Award in 1996.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dailynews.lk/2015/10/28/business/maliban-clinches-sri-lanka-national-quality-award|title=Maliban clinches Sri Lanka National Quality Award|newspaper =[[Daily News (Sri Lanka)|Daily News]]|date=28 October 2015|accessdate=18 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businesstoday.lk/article.php?article=10456|title=Business Today - Maliban receives the Sri Lanka National Quality Award|website=www.businesstoday.lk|date=December 2015|access-date=18 April 2017}}</ref> |
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In 1970, Hinni Appuhamy died leaving his company to his son, Rathnapala Samaraweera.<ref name=DN2011/> In the 1970s and 1980s the company had over 85% of the Sri Lankan biscuit market.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/110703/Fh/fh01.html|title=Leading from the front spanning over five decades|newspaper =[[Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)|Sunday Times]]|first=Ravi|last=Jayawardena|date=3 July 2011|accessdate=18 April 2017}}</ref> |
In 1970, Hinni Appuhamy died leaving his company to his son, Rathnapala Samaraweera.<ref name=Bio/><ref name=DN2011/> In the 1970s and 1980s the company had over 85% of the Sri Lankan biscuit market.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/110703/Fh/fh01.html|title=Leading from the front spanning over five decades|newspaper =[[Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)|Sunday Times]]|first=Ravi|last=Jayawardena|date=3 July 2011|accessdate=18 April 2017}}</ref> |
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The company now employs over 1,800 people and works continuous 24-hour shifts, producing 36 million packs of biscuits per annum and exporting their products to over 35 countries.<ref name=BT/> It has over 40% market share of the Sri Lankan biscuit market.<ref name=BT/> |
The company now employs over 1,800 people and works continuous 24-hour shifts, producing 36 million packs of biscuits per annum and exporting their products to over 35 countries.<ref name=BT/> It has over 40% market share of the Sri Lankan biscuit market.<ref name=BT/> |
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| Company type | Limited liability |
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| Industry | Biscuits Snack food |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founder | Angulugha Gamage Hinni Appuhamy |
| Headquarters | Ratmalana, , |
Area served | International |
Key people | A. G. R. Samaraweera (Group Chairman) |
| Brands | Maliban Biscuits Maliban Milk (milk powder) Maliban Mineral Waters (mineral water) Zellers Chocolates Little Lion Bakeries |
| Website | www |
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories, is one of the largest manufacturers, distributors and marketers of bakery products in Sri Lanka.[1][2] Maliban is a privately owned limited liability company.
History
The company was founded in 1954 by Angulugaha Gamage Hinni Appuhamy.[1] Appuhamy was born 2 December 1902 in the village of Akmeemana, the son of Angulugaha Gamage Cornelis Appuhamy and Kankanamgamage Kathirinahamy.[3][4] He had his early education at St. Aloysius College, Galle.[5][6] While still in his teens, he left his school and home and migrated to Colombo to seek his fortunes.[7][8] After opening his own tea kiosk on Maliban Street, Pettah in 1928, he converted the shop into a small hotel in 1935.[3][4][5] Appuhamy opened his second hotel at First Cross Street and then moved it to a larger premises in Norris Road. He subsequently opened hotels at Baseline Road, another at Norris Road and at Chatham Street.[9] He invited his brothers, A. G. Wickramapala and A. G. Jinadasa to join him in managing the expanding business.[5][10][11]
Appuhamy then opened a bakery, which initially sold bread but later added hand made biscuits to their range. One of the first biscuits produced was the Maliban Marie biscuit. In order to satisfy the demand he purchased a biscuit cutter from India to assist in the biscuit manufacturing.[5][12]
Appuhamy bought 0.204 ha (0.50 acres) of land at Kirulapana, where they established a dairy (which was later shifted to Nawala).[6] The Kirulapana property was then used to commence the hand-operated bottling of Maliban Mineral Waters. He also entered into the ice cream industry, opening the Maliban Cream House in Colpetty.
In 1945 after World War II the assets of the businesses carried out by the three brothers were incorporated into Maliban Hotels Limited. The business included six hotels, one tearoom, an ice cream parlour, a mineral water company and bakery.[13]
The company the purchased a plant from Baker Perkins and on 5 August 1954 Maliban Biscuits commenced full-scale production. The bakery section of Maliban Hotels Ltd was subsequently converted into a limited liability company, Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd.
In 1965, the company's operations were shifted to a new factory complex, which was constructed on a 4.1 ha (10 acres) site in Ratmalana. The Company also has the distinction of being the first food company to achieve the National Quality Award in 1996.[14][15]
In 1970, Hinni Appuhamy died leaving his company to his son, Rathnapala Samaraweera.[3][5] In the 1970s and 1980s the company had over 85% of the Sri Lankan biscuit market.[16]
The company now employs over 1,800 people and works continuous 24-hour shifts, producing 36 million packs of biscuits per annum and exporting their products to over 35 countries.[1] It has over 40% market share of the Sri Lankan biscuit market.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Maliban Celebrates 50 Years Of Sweet Success". Business Today. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Company Overview". Maliban, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ a b c Wimalaratne, W. D. G., ed. (1994). Personalities, Sri Lanka: A Biographical Study (15th-20th Century), 1490-1990 A.D. Ceylon Business Appliances Ltd. p. 68. ISBN 9789559287001.
- ^ a b Gunawardena, C. A., ed. (2005). Encyclopedia of Sri Lanka. New Dawn Press Inc. p. 180. ISBN 1932705481.
- ^ a b c d e "A G Hinniappuhamy: Industrial pioneer, philanthropist". The Daily News. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ a b Roberts, Norah (1993). Galle as Quiet as Asleep. p. 18. ISBN 9789559557906.
- ^ Perera, Gayani (18 October 2009). "House of Maliban - Sri Lanka's number one choice". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd - 389 Galle Road, Ratmalana". lk.kompass.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "The Ceylon Trade Journal". 18 (9). Department of Commerce (Ceylon). 1953: 558.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Perera, Gayani (20 December 2009). "The legendary Maliban family speaks". Sunday Times. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Pvt Ltd". Sri Lanka Export Development Board. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "The success story of Maliban Group of Companies". Sunday Times. 5 June 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "MALIBAN BISCUIT MANUFACTORIES PVT LTD". www.srilankabusiness.com. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Maliban clinches Sri Lanka National Quality Award". Daily News. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ "Business Today - Maliban receives the Sri Lanka National Quality Award". www.businesstoday.lk. December 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
- ^ Jayawardena, Ravi (3 July 2011). "Leading from the front spanning over five decades". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 April 2017.