Kelani Cables PLC , the name synonymous today with quality cabling is a company that is built on the core values of Respect, Integrity, Quality, Family and Learning. Founded in 1969 during the controlled-economy era, Kelani Cables initially started as an import-substitute manufacturer, importing components such as drawn wire. Gradually the company started manufacturing it at its factory, making KCL the pioneer in Sri Lanka’s wire drawing industry. As a 100 percent Sri Lankan company KCL has been serving the nation for over 50 years manufacturing electrical and communication cables.
Kelani Cables PLC
Kelani Cables PLC , the name synonymous today with quality cabling is a company that is built on the core values of Respect, Integrity, Quality, Family and Learning. Founded in 1969 during the controlled-economy era, Kelani Cables initially started as an import-substitute manufacturer, importing components such as drawn wire. Gradually the company started manufacturing it at its factory, making KCL the pioneer in Sri Lanka’s wire drawing industry. As a 100 percent Sri Lankan company KCL has been serving the nation for over 50 years manufacturing electrical and communication cables.
In 1973 KCL was incorporated as a public quoted limited liability Company for the manufacture of low voltage power cable, telecommunication cables and enamelled winding wires in Sri Lanka. Initially a subsidiary of Pacific Dunlop Cables group of Australia until 1996, Kelani Cables thereafter became a fully owned Sri Lankan company. It has since then continued on an upward trajectory being recognised today as a fast developing manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. Since 1999, the ACL Cables group of Companies has held the majority shares of Kelani Cables.
At Kelani Cables we are passionate about our industry, and this is reflected in the accolades and awards we have accumulated over the years in the field. As an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company we have achieved the Brand Excellence B2B gold award conducted by SLIM and have been recognised time to time again for our professional supremacy.
Among a host of achievements we take great pride in being one of the first companies in Sri Lanka that is signatory to the National Green Reporting System. Kelani Cables PLC is certified globally recognized under the ‘Responsible Care’ Charter, owing to its health and safety oriented culture and environmental stewardship.