The JAT Premier Partners Night 2023 took place on May 28th at the Imperial Monarch Kotte, gathering over 450 distributors and retail partners from all across the island. This event, held in conjunction with JAT's 30th anniversary, aimed to recognize, reward, and celebrate the premier retail partners and distributors who have been an integral part of JAT's success story over the past three decades. The evening showcased captivating entertainment acts, customer videos, and speeches, with the highlight being the distribution of awards to honour and appreciate the exceptional achievements of the retail partners.
The top 100 retail partners, distinguished as gold, silver, and bronze achievers, were acknowledged for their outstanding sales contributions during the 2022-23 financial year, shaping JAT's business landscape. Following the formal proceedings, attendees enjoyed drinks, cocktails, and music, fostering networking and socialization opportunities.
The senior management team of JAT Holdings, comprising of the Founder and Managing Director, Mr. Aelian Gunawardene, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nishal Ferdinando, Director - Sales and Technical, Mr. Wasantha Gunaratne, and other members of the Board of Directors, were present at the event.
During his speech at the event, CEO Nishal Ferdinando expressed the Company's significant achievement of reaching a revenue milestone of 10 billion rupees, marking the most successful year in the Company's history despite the challenging economic conditions. He further emphasized the team's optimism for the future, highlighting upcoming product developments, market expansion plans, and growth initiatives such as establishing binder and alkyd resin manufacturing plants in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. These endeavours are expected to enhance their competitive advantage and solidify their position as a leading provider of wood coatings.
Director of Sales and Technical, Mr. Wasantha Gunaratne, acknowledged the crucial role played by the Company's strong partner relationships cultivated over the past three decades with premier retail partners. He emphasized that their success was attributed to the exceptional quality of products and services, backed by technical support and training, as well as their prompt and superior customer service. He expressed gratitude for the unwavering support, dedication, and commitment of all their retail partners, acknowledging their integral contribution to the Company's achievements. The JAT Retail Partners Night 2023 celebrated both JAT Holdings' remarkable journey and the invaluable contributions of its retail partners. As they continue to move forward together, JAT Holdings remains devoted to delivering excellence through cutting-edge products, services, and unmatched customer support. The company expresses hope for the continued support and commitment of its retail partner network.
Established in 1993 and renowned as the "Wood coatings ?? ??????," JAT Holdings has emerged as one of Sri Lanka's strongest conglomerate brands. Over the past three decades, it has effectively catered to the needs of retail and commercial customers. With a dominant market position in Sri Lanka, JAT Holdings has consistently grown in presence and stature, expanding its product portfolio innovatively and venturing into new markets across the South Asian region.