Softlogic to initiate landmark project with BIA
The largest air-conditioning project of Softlogic’s history
Softlogic’s Central Air Conditioning Division has scored a landmark project along with SMARDT Australia, by signing Rs.379 millions worth contract with Airport Aviation (Sri Lanka) Ltd. to replace 1500 TR magnetic bearing chillers at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake.
The project agreement was signed by the Chairman of the Airport Aviation Sri Lanka, Mr. Dammika Ranathunga at the presence of Mohammed Rizvi, CEO, P.Nirmalan, Board Director, Chaminda De Silva, Director and Viraj Fernando, General Manager representing Softlogic Holdings PLC.
Mohammed Rizvi, CEO of Softlogic elaborating the magnitude of the project stated, “As one of the leading players in the Central Air Conditioning business, we have the correct team to shoulder a magnums project of this nature. As such, our team of experienced engineers would utilize the most effective project management tools and methodology to complete the project while matching the scope of the work to their immense preeminence in the industry. We would provide utmost importance to this project as we do understand the expectation and the trust laid on us by the client.”
“This project is a historical landmark for the Central Air Conditioning division of Softlogic, as it validates the strong foothold of the division in the industry. This project would be an important reference point for the company and it would provide testimony for the capability and the expertise of Softlogic in the field. This annunciates to the industry that we, as an air conditioning service provider have the most experienced engineering team who are ASHRAE members (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) as well as the number one after sales service in the central air conditioning industry.”
Through the replacement of the SMARDT magnetic bearing chillers at the BIA, following the completion of the project, the BIA would have an air-conditioning facility that is energy efficient, zero oil-related maintenance and ultra-quiet. Whereby the project would prove to be cost effective and sustainable as there is no oil to change the heat transfer rates in the heat exchangers.
The Softlogic Central Air Conditioning businesses is currently involved with more than 20 ongoing air conditioning service projects in addition to this landmark project. The current project scope includes 49 story Luna Apartment, Union PLC, refurbishment of the Ceylon Tourist Board office building, CEB DD4 regional office building, Galle Beach Trust 100 room hotel project and Suwasewana Hospital Kandy. Softlogic being an ISO 9001:2015 and CIDA EM1 certified company, is committed to reflect their service quality by engaging the top-level Consultants and Architects in their projects. The Softlogic Central Air Conditioning Business is also well known for their specialized design and building projects as well, among the industry. As such, the company is more than capable to provide high-level service to it’s existing and future customers.
Since the acquisition of Uni Walkers in 2006, Softlogic Holdings PLC UWL has been known as the Softlogic Office Automation. The division has been able to keep pace with the changing technologies and the concepts of modern business, with a diverse portfolio of products from brands like Panasonic, Xerox and NEC. Thereby, well-equipped to handle state-of-the-art automation for offices.
Softlogic Holdings PLC is one of the leading and most dynamic organizations in Sri Lanka, which has expanded into many diversified sectors such as retail, healthcare, ICT, automobiles, leisure, finance and office automation. Softlogic is the Authorized Distributor for several leading global brands across the many sectors they are involved in. The company employs over 10,000 people in its offices located in Sri Lanka, Singapore and Australia.