About Us
Growing a Legacy
of Quality and Trust
Committed to responsible plantation management
Established in 1992, Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL) was listed on the main board of the Colombo Stock exchange in 1996. Celebrating its 25th year in 2017, KVPL today is among the leading manufacturers of Tea and Rubber. The Company owns and manages 25 estates covering over 13,000 hectares of Tea and Rubber plantations.
All of KVPL's black tea factories are ISO 22000:2005 certified, and its tea plantations are accredited with Rainforest Alliance and UTZ certifications. Additionally being compliant with the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) certifies the Company's commitment to good agricultural practices with highly stringent adherence to environmental best practices, while signifying a responsible approach to augmenting ethical business practices in worker safety and health and preservation of bio-diversity within the plantations.
In addition, the Company's Glassaugh factory produces green tea, while KVPL's Nuwara Eliya factory specializes in the production of instant tea. KVPL's two Tea Centers, the Pedro Estate Ethical Tea Boutique in Nuwara Eliya as well as the newly-launched "Tea Train" at Edinburgh Estate in Nanu oya add considerable brand value to KVPL's credentials as a leading tea manufacturer in the country.
The rubber plantations too have been endorsed by The Rainforest Alliance as Forest Stewardship Council Certified Producers of sole crepe, centrifuge latex and crepe rubber.
Designed to uplift the quality of life of our people in all aspects, a unique multi-dimensional initiative branded as "A Home for Every Plantation Worker" was launched in 2006 and has been featured at the UNGC Network Conference in Mexico in 2017.
Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd., our tea marketing company, has a reach of over 50 countries and together with KVPL became a signatory to the UN Global Compact, a member of the UNGC Charter and launched the unique Single Origin Tea from select garden marks. It was recognized as "The First Ethical Tea Brand of the World" for honoring the four main principles of UNGC; Human Rights, Labour Standards, Environment and Anti- Corruption.
Pursuing a policy of diversification into other complementary business models, in 2003\ Kalupahana Power Company (Pvt) Ltd. was established to generate a 01 MW hydro power plant. The most recent addition to this area of business was a solar plant of 165 kWP in Dewalakanda Estate.
The picturesque Oliphant Bungalow Luxury boutique resort in Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by lush tea plantations and has expanded KVPL's portfolio into the leisure sector with the incorporation of Kelani Valley Resorts (Pvt) Ltd. in 2017.
KVPL emerged relatively unscathed, primarily due to our long-sighted investments and sustainable agricultural practices. We have performed with excellent progress in our Smart Agriculture Plan, inserting the essence of ICT, automation and drone technology into plantation business operations.
KVPL, is always been intricately connected to people as well as to environmental eco systems that makes the business grow and flourish. We have taken a holistic approach, by developing multiple strategies to focus on enhancing not only our financial performances, but also crucially looking at how we can enrich the lives of our people.Keeping our eyes on the prize, our new journey along with the challenges and opportunities, focused on Total Systems Management and have been able to make great strides as a company that's keen to shake up the industry.
Vision
"Kelani Valley Plantations-products of excellence"
Mission
To optimize plantation productivity and ensure highest quality by harnessing and developing employees whilst improving the quality of life of the community and securing an acceptable return on investment.
Values
We strive to do our best for our stakeholders in the following ways:
We provide consistently good quality products and excellent service at competitive prices, whilst ensuring continuity of supplies. We are conscious of customer requirements and ever changing market trends and orient our production to suit specific needs.
We care for our employees and create a favorable environment for their participation in managing our affairs, thereby increasing productivity. We develop and create individuals who feel contended and secure in their jobs. We recognize merit.
We establish mutually beneficial relationships with our suppliers based on trust, quality and reliability. We treat them as we wish to be treated ourselves.
We enhance the reputation of the company true conformity to high levels of conduct. We generate adequate return and ensure security on / their investments enough by maintaining high viability long term stability.
We view our competitors as a source of inspiration to our own advancement. We are conscious of their strength and weaknesses and compete for market superiority without resorting to unethical practices but maintain close cooperation on common issues.
We conduct our business in a socially responsible manner. We are aware of the changing environment and contribute enhancing the quality of life for a better Sri Lanka and a better world.
Our Journey & Milestones
Incorporated as a Regional Plantation Company fully owned by the Government of Sri Lanka and managed by DPL Plantations (Pvt) Ltd.
DPL Plantations (Pvt) Ltd. acquired the controlling interest.
Debentures were converted to 14m additional shares.
Implementation of mini hydropower scheme at Battalgalla Estates.
Expanded the Centrifuged Latex Project at Kiriporuwa Estate.
Incorporation of Kalupahana Power Company (Pvt) Ltd. as a BOI project.
Acquired 40% of issued share capital of Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd.
Commenced operations of Kalupahana Power Company (Pvt) Ltd.
UN Global Compact Signatory with Mabroc and KVPL.
Commencement of instant tea at Nuwara Eliya Estate. ISO 22000:2005, HACCP & TASL-SGS Certification for 13 black tea processing centers.
Global G.A.P Certification. Black tea factory at Glassaugh converted to green tea.
Dewalakanda and Panawatta Sole crepe - Certified FSC.
Acquired balance 60% of Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd.
Rainforest Alliance certification.
Acquired balance 5% of Kelani Valley Instant Tea (Pvt) Ltd.
Incorporation of Hayleys Global Beverages (Pvt) Ltd. and invested in 51% ownership of shares.
Ownership of HGBL reduced to 40% from 51% with effect from 31 March 2016 due to new allotment of shares.
Celebration of 25 years in Plantation industry, excellence in tea and rubber Plantation.
Incorporation of fully-owned subsidiary Kelani Valley Resorts (Pvt) Ltd. Overall Excellence Bronze Award with six Gold Awards and two Silver Awards at NBEA 2017.
HGBL renamed as "Martin Bauer Hayleys (Pvt) Ltd." Won Global HR Excellence Award for second consecutive year.
Our Team
Kelani Valley Plantations PLC is a Team of Dynamic Individuals With a Passion for Change Management and Depth in Their Respective Areas of Expertise.
