Fibretec, a company possessing expertise in fiberglass technology, was incorporated in 1986 to produce handmade fibreglass articles.

Innovation, which has been the main outlook, enabled Fibertec to expand into a wide range of products which earned the reputation of being a leading manufacturer in this field in Sri Lanka.

Having achieved a new dimension, a subsidiary company—Fberlite (Pvt) Ltd was incorporated in 1991 where it specialized in producing fibreglass articles incorporating natural flowers and foliage treated and preserved against discoloration.

This earned the subsidiary Pioneering Industry Status in Sri Lanka, in 1992. The present the range of products include lamps, decorative wall pictures, indoor and outdoor furniture, garden accessories, stained glass effect panels, decorative items, sign boards etc.

Fibertec also has another subsidiary incorporated in 1998—Fibertec Distributors. The company sells 80 percent of its products locally and exports some to markets abroad. These include mainly wall pictures and lamps.

They are exported to Canada, Singapore, India and Belgium. Some of the garden furniture and accessories are also exported to Canada and the Emirates.

Pics by Pradeep Patirana