Global Park, the logistics centre of Sri Lankan logistics giant Global Transportation Logistics, has commissioned the country's first-ever green warehouse complex.
Global Park, the current regional hub chosen by UK retail fashion giant Marks & Spencer (M&S), as the international logistics hub for all garments manufactured under the M&S label in Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh, has set this project as one of its top priorities, to ensure that Sri Lanka continues to be competitive in its chosen markets, the company said in a statement.
Located in Katunanayake, Seeduwa, the Green Warehouse Complex was ceremoniously opened on February 10 this year with key government officials in attendance including Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne, Leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickremasinghe, MP John Amaratunga and Minister Rajitha Senaratne.
Participants also included Jason Keegan, Neil Firth, Simon Doyle, Barry Wallace -- all from M&S UK, and Ricky Silva of RJV International.
The 100 % 'green' complex offers a sizeable 700,000 square feet of purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities, including a 'garments on hangers' (GOH) facility that can handle a capacity of over two million garments, making it the largest such centre in Sri Lanka. These value additions are combined with an ultra-modern vacuum packing plant, as well as garment finishing and consolidating services, the statement added.
In keeping with the highest international standards for green construction, the complex utilised recycled concrete, steel, asphalt and other materials in its construction to ensure significant environmentally-friendly benefits and features that ensure the lowest carbon footprint for a facility of this size.
"We have placed significant stress on energy consumption and the lighting used also ensures lower levels of carbon dioxide and 60 % reduction in consumption. All paints, adhesives, sealants and coatings used were chosen with an eye on the emission levels of volatile organic compounds, while carpeting and furniture are made from recycled materials," said Priyanka Dissanayake - General Manager of Global Park.
Industry heavy weights such as Hirdaramani, Brandix and MAS Holdings are large suppliers to M&S and with the addition of the Green Warehouse Complex by Global Park, Sri Lanka will be an important base for Marks & Spencer. |
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