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Holcim Voice
Holcim Voice, Holcim (Lanka) Ltd newsletter for external stakeholders
Holcim Lanka Awards / fyd,ai� ,xld i�udk s Mahagedera / uyf.or Dealer Conventions / wf,� ksfhda�; i�uka;K % 11 22 32 62 Voice Livelihood support / �jfkdamdh iydh Sri Lanka Number 11 Issue 3/2006 wxl 11 l,dmh 3 $ 2006 fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 1 Key topics Cement 50, 79 Children 6, 42, 52, 53, 54, 72 Construction 44, 47, 48, 50 Dealers & Distributors 22, 26, 28, 30, 32, 37, 40, 42 Employees & families 8, 50, 53, 71, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79 Environment 68, 69, 70, 71, 72 Holcim Global Awards 11 Holcim Lanka Awards 11 Holcim webSALES 26 Livelihood support 62, 64, 66 Local communities 6, 62, 64, 65, 66, 72 Mahagedera 22 People development 76, 77, 78, 79 Puttalam cement plant 6, 62, 64, 65, 68, 69, 74 Rununu cement plant 8, 66, 70, 71, 72 Safety & health 6, 8, 10 Social responsibility 6, 62, 64, 65, 66 Sports 5 Tsunami 32, 66 Safety & Health 5 Recognition for our safety efforts 5 Holcim Golden Goal attracts over 80,000 SMSs 6 Communities around Puttalam plant, now better prepared for emergencies 6 Safety net reaches schools around Ruhunu plant 28 Measures against bag breakages 30 Let's transport bags of cement with reasonable care 32 Well done! Let's advance, together... 8 Sports with fun for a healthy life 10 Holcim safety culture extended to contractor employees Focus 37 Continuing to enhance their customer service 40 An award from India 42 A good example to us all Construction 11 "Water, earth and life" Sales Community 44 Sanken Lanka (Pvt) Ltd 47 Taking new knowledge to the industry 22 Innovative construction services and Winners of the Award for the Best Project at Holcim Lanka Awards 2006. The project on construction of a salinity barrier across Gin Ganga � entirely made out of Holcim cement � paved the way for an efficient water supply service for over 200,000 people from Galle District while providing the local communities with safe access across the river. (page 11). solutions under one roof 48 Trust on Holcim cement 26 Holcim webSALES to uplift industry standards further 50 Holcim Pedereru cement creates history 2 Holcim Voice 3/06 Future Generation 52 Bright children 53 Scholarships for daughters of two employees Environmental performance 68 Close watch on ambient air quality 68 Treated wastewater for gardening 54 Paintings Social Responsibility 69 Waste reused, environment cleaned Lanka Awards (page 11) � Sri Lanka's premier celebration of the construction industry's outstanding efforts on community and national development. The story highlights the construction industry's efforts to uplift the living standards of hundreds of thousands of people around Sri Lanka. The project on construction of a salinity barrier across Gin Ganga under the Greater Galle Water Supply project won the Best Project award. The focus of this issue is Holcim 70 Recognition for Ruhunu plant 62 Paddy-boiling vessels to ten families around Puttalam plant support during Koggala oil spill Mahagedera franchisee retail chain is expanding (page 22), as two new shops were declared open in Panadura and Embilipitiya, providing innovative construction solutions and services for house builders under one roof. Meanwhile, Holcim Dealer Conventions 2006 (page 32) recognized our Dealers' performance as entrepreneurs and their contribution to our business, further strengthening our relationship with them. Our Puttalam and Ruhunu plants continue to provide livelihood support for the local communities with a view of raising their living standard (pages 62, 64 and 66). Meanwhile, efforts for a cleaner environment through proper waste management are moving forward both at Puttalam plant (page 68 and 69) and at Ruhunu plant (page 71). Asitha Jayawardena, Editor 64 Three industries developed, 70 families around Puttalam plant to benefit 65 Housing, roads and electricity for the communities around Puttalam plant 71 Ruhunu plant to become cleaner and greener 72 Environmental awareness among school children Our Company 74 Coal on time amidst tense situation 76 Holcim People Manager program's third phase, on "Coaching" 77 At Holcim Leaders workshop 78 A weekend of challenges 79 Cement for a stronger Holcim Lanka team Holcim Voice No 11, Issue 3/2006 Guided by: Rathika de Silva Buddhadasa Galappatty Edited and laid out by: Asitha Jayawardena Holcim Voice is the external magazine of Holcim (Lanka) Ltd, providing information to external stakeholders. 66 Life back on track for tsunamiaffected families around Ruhunu plant fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 3 fyd,ais� ,xld i�udk Wf<, flfrys f� l,dmfha uQ,sl wjOdkh fhduq fjkjd ^msgqj 11&' m%cd yd cd;sl ixj�Okhg odhl jk b�ls�� fCIa;%fha �YsIagu jHdmD;s m%Yxidjg ,la flfrk Y%S ,xldf� m%uqL;u W;aijh f,i fuh ie<flkjd' wdrCIKh yd fi!LHh b�ls�� fCIa;%h 6 wfma wdrCIK jevms<sfj, i�udkhg md;% f� 7 fyd,ais� rka f.da,hg SMS 80"000 la 9 i;=�ka l%Svd lruq" f,vg �lg jeg n�uq 10 fyd,ais� wdrCIK ixialD;sh fldka;%d;a fiajl m%cdjg o jHdma; flf� 46 ikaflka ,xld ^mqoa.,sl& iud.u 49 fyd,ais� isfuka;s �Yajdihs 51 fyd,ais� fmof�re isfuka;s jd�;d.; m%.;shla w;alr .kS wkd.; mrmqr 53 �ma;su;a ore oe�fhda 54 is;a;� ks�udKd;aul b�ls�� �i�� yd fiajd tlu jy,la hg � imhk uyf.or jHdmd�l o�je, mq�,a flfr�ka mj;skjd ^msgqj 22&' f� w;r wm wf,� ksfhda�; m%cdf� jHdmdr �YsIag;ajh yd Tjqkf.ka wm jHdmdrhg ,enQ a odhl;ajh m%Yxidjg ,la lr�ka fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; i�uka;%K ud,dj 2006 meje;ajqKd ^msgqj 32&' f� u.ska wm w;r in|;djh ;j;a ;yjqre jqKd' wjOdkh iudc j.lSu 63 mq;a;,u l�y, wjg mjq,a 10lg � ;e��f� WmlrK ms�kef� 20"c,h" fmdf<dj yd ��;h" �l=Kq� m%cdj wjg m%cdf� �jk u�gu Wiia ls�� wruqKska mq;a;,u yd reyqKq l�y, ��O �jfkdamdh iydh jHdmD;s wLKavj ls%hd;aul lrkjd' ^msgqj 62" 64" " yd 66&' ;j o ukd wm�jH l<ukdlrKhla ;=<ska jvd;a ms�is� jgmsgdjla we;s ls�f� wruqKska mq;a;,u yd reyqKq l�y,a ;=< jevigyka lSmhla ls%hd;aul fjkjd ^msgq 68" 69" yd 71&' wis; chj�Ok" ixialdrl 24 ks�udKd;aul b�ls�� fiajd yd �i�� tl jy<la hg � 27 fyd,ais� fj� fia,aia jevigyk 29 u� le�hdu je<ela�ug''' 31 yels ;r� m%f�i�ka isfuka;s u� m%jdykh lruq 35 �YsIaghs ! tla � huq fmrgu''' 65 iq� l�udka; ;=kla ixj�Okfhka mq;a;,u l�y, wjg mjq,a 70lg fi; ie,fia 67 iqkd�fhka �m;g m;a reyqKq l�y, wjg mjq,a h<s �jk u.g 67 mq;a;,u l�y, wjg m%cdj i|yd ksjdi" uyd ud�. yd ��,sh m�ir ld�h idOkh 69 wm�jH Nd�;hg .kS" m�irh ms�is� f� 70 jdhqf.da,fha .=Kd;aul ;;a;ajh .ek oe� fida�isfhka 71 fld.a., ms�is� ls�ug �ka iydhg reyqKq l�y, m%Yxidjg ,la f� 73 reyqKq l�y, jvd;a ms�is� yd jvd;a y�; meyehg fhduq f� wfma iud.u fyd,ai� y~ s wxl 11" l,dmh 3$2006 u� fmka�u( r;sl o is,ajd 39 jvd;a Wiia md�fNda.sl fiajdjla i|yd .;a mshjr 41 bka�hdfjka i�udkhla 43 wm ieug wdo�Yhla 75 l,n, ueo jQj;a .,a w�=re ksh�; fj,djg 77 fyd,ais� "udkj l<ukdlrejd" jevigyfka f;jk w�hr 79 wNsfhda. ms� i;s wka;hla nqoOodi .,mam;a;s a ixialrKh yd msgq ieleiau( wis; chj�Ok fyd,ai� y~ hkq fyd,ai� ,xld iud.f� ndysr md�Yjlrejka s s i|yd m, lrk i�rdjhs' 4 Holcim Voice 3/06 Safety & Health Recognition for our safety efforts Our company's safety efforts enjoyed recognition by way of a Merit Award at the National Safety Awards held in October 2006. The Refinery Division of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation won the Award and Ceylon Tobacco Company became the runner up at this event organized by Eagle Insurance Company in collaboration with the Department of Labour and Employees Trust Fund (ETF). During the evaluation of stage of this program, which aims to promote safety at workplaces in Sri Lanka, judges visited and audited the workplaces, particularly focusing on premises and housekeeping, mechanical, electrical and personal safeguarding, fire prevention and protection, safety organization and reporting, including the investigation of incidents. email@example.com Our company wins a Merit award at National Safety Awards 2006 We at Holcim Lanka view this Merit award as an encouragement for us to further improve our safety systems and performance and we are determined to win the Award next year. Holcim Golden Goal attracts over 80,000 SMSs Holcim Golden Goal contest that was at play during the FIFA World Cup 2006 telecast reached a climax at its prize awarding ceremony at Hotel Galadari, Colombo on 10 August 2006. As the principal sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2006 local telecast on Channel Eye and Rupavahini, our company conducted an SMS based competition among the viewers during the championship. The competition was conducted in two stages. In the daily competition, viewers were requested to guess and SMS the winning team of the daily matches from the first round to the grand finale. In the champion competition, viewers were to guess the world champion. Special Hutch numbers were open for the viewers' SMS messages. The enormous response of well over 80,000 SMS messages from viewers across the island is proof that the SMS contest became very popular, just like the World Cup contest itself. email@example.com Teamwork Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. Vince Lombardi The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side. Margaret Carty No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent. John Donne fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 5 wdrCIKh yd fi!LHh Communities around Puttalam plant, now better prepared for emergencies Emergency response teams from the villages around our Puttalam plant are growing and becoming more prepared. As a feedback session with the emergency response teams, review sessions were held in September 2006. Several areas that needed further improvements were identified. The plant donated more first aid boxes to village community centers. The villagers have displayed confidence in understanding the need for greater safety consciousness and this improvement in safety awareness has made it easier for the teams to recruitment more volunteers from their communities. Emergency response teams are a part of the community safety initiative, aiming to provide leadership, resources and coordination support to help the local community in an emergency. In an emergency in one of these villages, the community safety teams will work together with the plant as one team to provide medical assistance and emergency services required, such as fire fighting equipment, transport facilities and coordination with authorities. firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com cd;sl wdrCIK i�udk Wf<f,a � wm iud.ug l=i,;d i�udkhla wfma wdrCIK jevms<sfj, i�udkhg md;% f� 2006 Tlaf;dan� udifha � meje;s cd;sl wdrCIK i�udk Wf<f,a � wm iud.f� wdrCIK m%.;sh fjkqfjka l=i,;d i�udkhla ms�keuqKd' fuys� ,xld LKsc f;,a kS;s.; ixia:df� f;,a ms�my� wxYh cd;sl i�udkh ys� lr.;a w;r ,xld ��fld< ixia:dj fojk ;ek ys�lr .;a;d' l�lre fomd�;f�ka;=j yd fiajl w�:idOl wruqo, iu. tl;= � B.,a rCIK iud.u f� i�udk Wf<, ix�Odkh l<d' Y%S ,xldf� jev��j, wdrCIKh je� �hqKq ls�u wruqKq lr .;a f� jevigyfka � �ksiqre uKav,hla jev��j, ixpdrh lr�ka ta ta jev ��j, wdrCIK ;;a;ajh ms<sn| �.Kkhla is� l<d' fuys� jev �� ms<sfj,g yd ms�is� f,i mj;ajd .ekSu" hdka;%sl" ��,s yd mqoa., wdrCIK jevms<sfj," .sks .ekSu je<ela�u" wdrCIKh ms<sn| isoa� jd�;d ls�u wd�h ms<sn| wjOdkh fhduqjqkd' Safety net reaches schools around Ruhunu plant The students of Bonavista School were the first to benefit from our Ruhunu school plant's safety National Safety Week celebration Taking the National Safety Week from 9 to 13 October 2006 as an opportunity to further enhance our employees' safety awareness, our company organized a safety awareness program at our Puttalam plant on 9 October 2006. At this one day program attended by plant employees, Mr Abeysinghe, District Factory Inspecting Engineer, Kurunegala, created awareness on Factorial Ordinances. L.S. Wijesuriya, factory inspection engineer, Kandy, spoke on Accident Prevention and Construction Safety. The open discussion at the end of the day proved quite useful for our employees. email@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com a w a r e n e s s campaign focusing on schools near the plant. Ruwan Gunawardena, Safety Officer of the Ruhunu plant, conducts this program. This school safety initiative aims to create a safety culture among school children, so that when they grow up, they will be more safety conscious than the adults today. Similar to the school safety awareness program run by our Puttalam plant, this program continues to build gradually a solid safety culture among school children. It is a part of our company's extension of Holcim safety culture to the outside world, envisioning a safety conscious society. email@example.com email@example.com 6 Holcim Voice 3/06 wdrCIKh yd fi!LHh fyd,ai� rka f.da,hg SMS s 80"000 la 2006 f,dal Y+r;d mdmka� ;r�dj,shg iu.d�j meje;ajQ fyd,ais� rka f.da,h ;r�fha ;Hd. m% o dfkda ; a i jh 2006 wf.daia;= 10 �k fld<U .,Od� fydag,fha � meje;ajqkd' cd;sl rEmjdysksfhka yd whs kd,sldfjka f,dal mdmka� Y+r;dj,sh �ldYh ls�u i|yd m%Odk wkq.%dyl;ajh oerE wm iud.u ch.%dylhska wkqudk wm fuf;la wdrCIKh ms<sn| .;a W;aidyhka m%Yxidjg ,la lr�ka ,enqKq f� l=i,;d i�udkh wm iud.ug ch.%yKhla' wfma wdrCIK ;;a;ajh ;j;a je� �hqKq lr �<. i�udk Wf<f,a� wms cd;sl i�udkh �kd .ekSug n,dfmdfrd;a;= fjkjd' ls�u i|yd rEmjdyskS krUkakka w;r SMS ;r�dj,s h la meje;a j Q j d' SMS 80"000 lg w�l .Kkla ,enqKq f� SMS ;r�h o f,dal l=i,dk ;r�dj,sh ;rug u ckm%sh jqkd' mq;a;,u l�y, wjg m%cdj y�is wjia:dlg oeka jvd;a fyd�ka iQodk� wm mq;a;,u l�y, wjg .�j, msysgqjd we;s m%cd wdrCIK lKavdh� oeka ish m%foaYfha y�is ;;a;ajhlg uqyqK �ug jvd;a fyd�ka iQodk�' 2006 iema;e�n� udifha � f� lKavdh� i|yd mej;s ieisjdrhl � je� �hqKq ls�� l< hq;= fCIa;% y�kd .;a;d' fuys� m%cd uOHia:dkj,g ;j;a m%:udOdr l�g, ms�ke�u o is� jqkd' wdrCIKh ms<sn| wjOdkhla is�f� jeo.;alu .ek .�jdiSka jvd;a fyd�ka f;are� f.k ;sfnkjd' ta ksid wdrCIKh ms<sn| oekqj;a ls�u jvd;a myiq � we;s w;r m%cd wdrCIK lKavdh�j, kj idud�lhska tl;= �u o by< f.dia ;sfnkjd' m%cd wdrCIK lKavdh� wm mq;a;,u l�yf,a mq�,a m%cd wdrCIK jevigyfka jeo.;a fldgila fjkjd' l�y, wjg .ul we;sjk y�is wjia:djl � Bg id�:lj uqqyqK �u i|yd kdhl;ajh" i�m;a yd i�nka�lrK iydh ,nd �u f� jevigyfka uQ,sl wruqK fjkjd' wfma fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka i|yd wdrCIK mqyqKqj wm iud.f� wdrCIKh i|yd m%uqL ia:dkhla ,efnkjd' f� ksid wm iud.u ksrka;rfhka wfma fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka i|yd wdrCIK mqyqKq jevigyka ix�Odkh lrkjd' 2006 jif� wjidk ld�;=f� � wm reyqKq l�yf,a tjeks jevigyka folla meje;ajqkd' cd;sl wdrCIK i;sh 2006 Tlaf;dn� 9 isg 13 olajd meje;s cd;sl wdrCIK i;sh ks�;slr f.k wm iud.u 2006 Tlaf;dan� 9 �k fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka wdrCIKh ms<sn| jvd;a fyd�ka oekqj;a ls�u i|yd jevigykla ix�Odkh l<d' mq;a;,u l�yf,a fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka iyNd.S jQ f� jevigykg l=reKE., �ia;%sla l�y,a m�CIl bx�fkare wf�isxy uy;d uQ,sl i�m;a odhl;ajh ,nd �kakd' uykqjr l�y,a m�CIl bx�fkare t,a' tia' �f�iQ�h uy;d wk;=re j<ld .ekSu yd b�ls�� ms<sn| wdrCIKh .ek oekqj;a l<d' jevigyk wjidkfha � meje;s Employees of our Ruhunu cement plant took part in a scaffolding training program in September 2006 under the Fatality Prevention Elements (FPEs) initiative. �jD; ixjdoh �g iyNd.S jQjkag b;d m%fhdackj;a jqkd' reyqKq l�y, wjg mdi,a i|yd " wdrCIK �,la" wm reyqKq l�y, wjg mdi,aj, ore o�hka i|yd wdrCIKh ms<sn| oekqj;a ls�f� jevigyka ud,jla 2006 cqks udifha � �h;a flrekd' l�y, wi, fndk�iagd ��yf,a mej;s m<uq jevigyk meje;ajqkd' mdi,a ore oe�hka w;r wdrCIK ixialD;shla �ys lr ta u.ska wkd.;fha � wdrCIKh ms<sn| jvd;a Wkka�jk iudchla �ys ls�u f� jevigyfka wruqK fjkjd' f� u.ska wdrCIKh ms<sn| fyd,ais� ixialD;sh iudchg odhdo ls�f� is�fjkjd' Safety training for our employees At our company safety comes before everything else. Therefore, we ensure that our employees regularly receive safety training as we gradually nurture a safety culture among them. Recent safety training programs included a scaffolding training program and a first aid and rescue training program, both conducted at our Ruhunu plant during the last quarter of the year 2006. email@example.com email@example.com fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 7 Safety & Health Sports initiatives of our company's safety subcommittee on Community/Off-the-job Safety Sports with fun for a healthy life Meanwhile, our employees at Puttalam plant continue to make use of the indoor sports complex and the gym. And those at Ruhunu plant will soon benefit from the gym and the badminton court now under construction. Holcim Cricket Championship 2006 Continuing its sports tournaments, the subcommittee organized Holcim Cricket Championship 2006 at Ruhunu plant on 23 September 2006. Along with this cricket festival, a cricket ground was declared open at the plant. Employees Hemas Bowling Championship Two teams from our Colombo office took part in a bowling tournament organized by Hemas House at Exel World on 3 November 2006. Sixteen teams from the companies housed in Hemas House took part in this event. firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com from all Holcim sites took part in this tournament and the teams were mixed in terms of site, career position and gender. This was the fifth sports tournament since the launch of Holcim sports tournaments in 2005 with a badminton tournament in Colombo in April. Two more were held in the same year � cricket in Colombo in June and Table tennis, Volleyball and Netball at the Puttalam plant in November. In June 2006 another badminton tournament took place. The next one tournament will be held at the Puttalam plant in January 2007. These sports festivals are fast becoming popular as a golden opportunity for our employees from different sites to get together and have some fun. While raising their fitness levels, the program further strengthens the Holcim team spirit. A fitness culture is developing among our employees as a result of the continued efforts of the Safety subcommittee for the Off-the-job and Community Safety. Our company's Safety Subcommittee for the Off-the-job and Community Safety has successfully employed sports and fitness training as a means to help our employees lead a healthy lifestyle. It has taken a number of initiatives for our employees to engage in sports and workouts while having fun of course. Badminton, swimming & working out As part of this initiative, our Colombo Office employees now engage on a regular basis in badminton and swimming at St Joseph's College, Colombo 10, and work out at the Fitness Kingdom gym at Hedges Court, Colombo 10. The facilities there include both aerobics and yoga. Many employees use these opportunities as a welcome break from work at office. 8 Holcim Voice 3/06 wdrCIKh yd fi!LHh m%cd yd jev �fuka ndysr wdrCIKh ms<sn| wkql�gqf� l%Svd jevigyk i;=�ka l%vd lruq" f,vg �lg S jeg n�uq m% c d yd jev�fuka wdrCIKh ms < s n | wkql�gqf� jevms<fj, ksid wm fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka w;r ksfrda.S nj flaka� lr.;a kj ixia l D;s h la �ys fj�ka mj;skjd' wm fyd,ais� ,xld lKavdhu w;r ksfrda.S ixialD;shla �ys ls�f� mrud�:h we;sj m%cd yd jev�fuka ndysr wdrCIKh ms<n| wkql�gqj s jevigyka /ila l%shd;aul lrkjd' ne��kagka" msyskq�" jHdhdu Battle of Puttalam: Cement vs Salt Our Puttalam plant cemented a five-wicket victory at the meje;ajqkd' ta cqks ui fld<U � mej;s l%sl� ;r�dj,sh yd fkdje�nrfha � mq;a;,u l�yf,a � mej;s f�i mka�" w;a mka� yd oe,a mka� l%Svd ;r�dj,shhs' bka miq 2006 cqks udifha � fld<U � ;j;a ne��kagka ;r�dj,shla meje;ajkd' �<. ;r�dj,sh 2007 q ckjd� udifha� meje;a�ug ksh�;hs' f� l%Svd ;r�dj,s wm fiajl uy;a uy;a�ka w;r fnfy�ka ckm%sh � ;sfnkjd' Tjqkaf.a ksfrda.S nj /l .ekSug odhl jk w;r u f� jevigyka fyd,ais� lKavdh� ye�Su j�Okh ls�ugo odhl fjkjd' fyaudia ;r�dj,sh annual big match with Puttalam Salt Ltd held at the plant grounds on 28 September 2006. f� wkql�gqj u.ska wm fld<U ld�hd,fha fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka i|yd ne��kagka yd msyskq� l%Svdj, fh�u i|yd fld<U Ydka; fcdaYma ��yf,a myiql� imhd � ;sfnkjd' ;jo fld<U *s�kia lsxv� wdh;kfha jHdhdu ls�ug yd fhda. jHdhd�j, fh�ug o Tjqkag wjia:dj i,id � ;sfnkjd' fld<U l�yf,a fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka /ila f� myiql� j,ska m%fhdack .kakjd' f� w;r wm mq;a;,u l�yf,a fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka l�yf,a msysgqjd we;s l%Svd ixlS�Kh yd jHdhdu Yd,dj m%fhdackhg .kakjd' reyqKq l�yf,a jHdhdu Yd,djla o ne��kagka ms�hla o oekg b�fj�ka mj;skjd' fyd,ai� l%l� Y+r;dj,sh 2006 s s 2006 fkdje�n� 3 jeks �k fyaudia yjqia u.ska ix�Odkh l< fnda,sx Y+r;dj,sh i|yd wm fld<U ld�hd,fha lKavdh� folla iyNd.S jqkd' f� i|yd fyaudia yjqia f.dvke.s,af,a iud.� ksfhdackh lr�ka lKavdh� 16 la iyNd.s jqkd' mq;a;,f� isfuka;s-�Kq igk mq;a;,u �Kq iud.u iu. jd�Islj mj;ajk l%sl� ;r�fha � wm mq;a;,u l�y, lvq� myl �YsIag chla w;a lr .;a;d' f� ;r�h 2006 iema;e�n� 28 �k wm l�y,a �f� � meje;ajqkd' fyd,ais� l%sl� Y+r;dj,sh 2006 iema;e�n� 23 �k reyqKq l�yf,a � meje;ajqkd' Bg iu.d�j l�yf,a l%l� l%vd ms�h �jD; flrekd' s s f� ;r�dj,shg iEu fyd,ais� jev �ulskau fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka iyNd.S jqkd' 2005 wfma%,a udifha � fld<U � meje;s ne��kagka Y+r;dj,sfhka �h;a l< fyd,ais� l%Svd Y+r;dj,sfha miajk jevigyk fuhhs' 2005 jif� � u ;j;a Y+r;dj,S folla fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 9 Safety & Health Contractors' Safety Day program at our Ruhunu cement plant Holcim safety culture extended to contractor employees Our solid commitment to safety is extended to the external parties we work with and one recent instance was the Contractors' Safety Day held at the Ruhunu cement plant on 29 August 2006. Twenty-three contractor employees took part in this program. Plant Manager Udaya Gamage welcomed the participants and presented the theme of the program, "Working at heights" under Fatality Prevention Elements (FPEs). Group Safety Manager Hemantha Dodangoda described the company's safety objectives with special focus on working at heights. Using statistics and accident details, he highlighted the importance of safety in working at heights in our endeavor on preventing fatalities at the workplace. Plant Safety Officer Ruwan Gunawardena explained the individual responsibilities of the employees and the requirements of working at heights. H.B.S. Karunaratne talked about scaffolding and Head of Human Resources at Ruhunu plant Lionel email@example.com email@example.com Mandalawatta spoke on cardinal rules and contractor compliance. reyqKq l�yf,a fldka;%d;a m%cdf� wdrCIK �k jevigyk fyd,ais� wdrCIK ixialD;sh fldka;%d;a fiajl m%cdjg o jHdma; flf� wm iud.u yd tla j jevlrk ndys r md�Yjlrejka fj; wm fyd,ais� wdrCIK ixialD;sh jHdma; ls�ug ksrka;rfhka lghq;= lrkjd' 2006 wf.daia;= 29 �k wm reyqKq l�yf,a � fldka;%d;a m%cdj i|yd meje;s wdrCIK �k jevuq�j i|yd fldka;d;a fiajl uy;ajreka % 23 fofkla iyNd.S jqkd' ms<.ekSf� l;dj l< reyqKq l�y,a l<ukdlre s Woh .uf.a uy;d jevigyfka f;audj" ^tk� Wia ;ekaj, jev ls�u& y�kajd �kakd' iuQy wdrCIK l<ukdlre fyauka; fodvxf.dv uy;d wm iud.f� wdrCIK b,lal y�kajd � jev �fuka udrdka;sl wk;=re ;=rka ls�f�� Wia;ekaj, jevlrk �g wdrCId iys;�f� we;s jeo.;alu myod �kakd' l�y,a wdrCIK ks,Od� rejka .=Kj�Ok uy;d fuys� mqoa.,slj fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka oe�h hq;= j.lS� .ek wjOdkh fhduq l<d' t�' tia' �' lreKdr;ak uy;d yd reyqKq l�yf,a udkj i�m;a m%OdkS ,hk,a uKav,j;a; uy;d o f� jevigykg i�m;a odhl;ajh ,nd �kakd' 10 Holcim Voice 3/06 Focus "Water, earth and life" on pilot basis. Holcim Lanka Awards 2006 for outstanding efforts on community and national development A water supply project that benefits over 200,000 people earned the Best Project Award at Holcim Lanka Awards 2006. Six Merit Awards recognized five other projects on community and national development. This time, university projects were also recognized The project of the construction of a salinity barrier across Gin Ganga won the Best Project Award. "Water, earth and life". That was the theme of Holcim Lanka Awards 2006 held at the BMICH (Exhibition Center) in Colombo on 17 November 2006. At this premier celebration of the construction industry's outstanding efforts on community and national development, the coveted Best Project Award went to the construction of a salinity barrier across the Gin Ganga under the Greater Galle Water Supply Project, giving access to good quality drinking water for some 200,000 from the Galle District. Five projects received Merit Awards and four university student projects were also recognized. Among the 600 attendees to this ecstatic evening, graced by our Chairman Manilal Fernando and Managing Director Peter Spirig, were representatives from the local Construction Industry, university academics, researchers and students, media personnel, representatives from our parent company Holcim Ltd, global Holcim Foundation, Holcim Group companies overseas, and our employees and their families. Cement's key role in society Cement plays a key role in the society and this is clearly reflected in Holcim's vision "Providing foundations for society's future". Cement is widely used for construction of infrastructure for providing the basic needs for the humankind, such as housing, bridges and roads for access schools and and transportation, universities for education, and hospitals for medical treatment. "In recognizing the outstanding innovations and initiatives that deliver basic human needs for communities and Nation as a whole, Holcim Lanka Awards focused not on the size of the projects but on the significance of their contribution to uplift the living standards of the communities they serve", says Rathika fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 11 Focus de Silva, Head of Sustainable Development, who initiated in 2000 the SANSTHA Awards and still continues it now as "Holcim Lanka Awards", in order to emphasize the cement's role in society through recognizing the local construction industry's outstanding efforts on community and National development. Therefore, it was the social and environmental dimensions of the projects that played the key role in selection for the awards. The Best Project Award The Best Project Award went to the construction of a salinity barrier across the Gin Ganga under the Greater Galle Water Supply Project. CML Edwards Construction Ltd, Ceywater Consultants (Pvt) Ltd and National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) received this coveted award for their role in construction, consultancy and design, respectively. This project is a story about the granitehard commitment of three warriors who stood up, together, for improving the living conditions of some 200,000 people from the Galle District. The vision they shared was: An efficient water The Best Project Award to the construction of a salinity barrier across the Gin Ganga (CML Edwards Construction Ltd, Ceywater Consultants (Pvt) Ltd and National Water Supply and Drainage Board) 12 Holcim Voice 3/06 Focus Merit Awards to Jetwing Hotels Engineering Department and Architect Sunela Jayawardana for innovative use of Holcim Pedereru cement for construction of VIL UYANA Hotel, Sigiriya supply service delivering good quality drinking water and a safe footpath across the Gin Ganga for the local communities. The project was far from easy. By constructing a salinity barrier across Gin Ganga, this project solved the salinity problem associated the drinking water supplied to the Galle district. It also enhanced the water supply service in this district. Driven by their unquenchable thirst for serving people, the team stood up together in the face of enormous challenges, ranging from harsh ground conditions to severe floods and the tsunami devastation. The project's benefits to communities were not confined to providing good quality drinking water. During its threeyear contract period, it provided employment for the local communities and gave priority to the local resources, extending a helping hand to boost the economies of the nearby villages. The two bridges built across the river have shortened the walking distances by as much as ten kilometers, offering relief especially for school children. The project engaged the environment in a unique fashion. Minimized consumption of natural resources by way of using reusable formwork systems and prevention of further erosion of the riverbed are examples. Six Merit Awards Merit Awards were awarded to: Jetwing ELS Construction (Pvt) Ltd for innovative application of pre-cast products for development activities Sustainable Development Hotels Engineering Department and Architect Sunela Jayawardana for innovative use of Holcim Sigiriya Pedereru cement for construction of VIL UYANA Hotel, Sustainable development strives to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their needs. It does so by focusing on balancing the triple bottom line, i.e., economic growth, environmental performance and social responsibility. fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 13 Focus Merit Award to ELS Construction (Pvt) Ltd for innovative application of precast products for development activities Taisei Corporation for improvement Merit Award to Jetwing Hotels Engineering Department and Architect Sunela Jayawardana for innovative use of Holcim Pedereru cement for construction of VIL UYANA Hotel, Sigiriya: With the unique concept of blending with the natural environment instead of changing it, VIL UYANA Hotel co-exists with its natural environment, comprising the paddy land, forest and canals. This project innovatively used a Holcim product to bring out the unique aesthetic character of the hotel. A novel type of plaster, prepared by mixing termite soil and Holcim Pedereru cement, was applied on the conventional cement/sand plaster. Then, a special "eco-paint", prepared by of the water supply system in Matara District Transwater Engineering (Pvt) Ltd for solving the drinking water problem of the communities in Anuradhapura International Construction Consortium Ltd for construction of the production center of Durra Building Systems 14 Holcim Voice 3/06 Focus Merit Award to Taisei Corporation for improvement of the water supply system in Matara District mixing termite soil with the same cement, was applied on the walls. Merit Award to ELS Construction (Pvt) Ltd for innovative application of pre-cast products for development activities: In any country's endeavor for development, pre-cast concrete technology plays a key role due to its special capabilities, such as cost effectiveness and speedy standards of people while developing the local construction industry. Merit Award to Taisei Corporation for improvement of the water supply system in Matara District: Expanding the water supply service in Matara district, this provided pipe-borne water connections to 20,000 people and installation. To reap the maximum benefits it offers, this company innovatively uses pre-cast concrete technology for affordable housing and infrastructure facilities � such as roads and railways, water and irrigation, educational and health facilities, and electricity � with aim of uplifting the living fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 15 Focus Merit Award to Transwater Engineering (Pvt) Ltd for solving the drinking water problem of the communities in Anuradhapura ensured round-the-clock water supply for the existing consumers. This project's sludge lagoon structure is the first of that kind in Sri Lanka. It prevents silting of the irrigation canals and natural streams and the retained sludge can be used as rich organic fertilizer. Merit Award to Transwater Engineering (Pvt) Ltd for solving the drinking water problem of the communities in Anuradhapura: Upgrading the Anuradhapura integrated water supply scheme, this project enhanced the storage capacity of the system and provided it with a new transmission center. While making possible the provision of 6000 new pipe-borne water connections, this upgrading increased the number of people it serves to some 30,000. Merit Award to International Construction Consortium Ltd for construction of the production center of Durra Building Systems: This project 16 Holcim Voice 3/06 Focus Merit Award to International Construction Consortium Ltd for construction of the production center of Durra Building Systems constructed a production center in Polonnaruwa for manufacturing a new type of building material out of straw, which is a waste material of the paddy farming. Its widespread burning causes environmental pollution. This new material, called "Durra Building Systems", is strong, durable, versatile, fire-resistant and easy to install. Merit Awards for university projects as a pilot A novel feature this year is the recognition of the outstanding university projects with potential for community and national development. As a pilot, four Final Year student projects � two each from the Faculty of Architecture and Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa � were acknowledged with Merit Awards: "Architectural design for a mini sports center at Municipal swimming pool site, Kurunegala" to Architect Varuna de Silva (Project supervisor) and P H Chamikara Moses fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 17 Focus Edward Schwarz, Head of Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction of Global Holcim Awards stemmed from that of Holcim Lanka Awards. At the Global Holcim Awards 2006 held in Bangkok Thailand in April 2006, a total of one million US dollars was awarded as prize money for four projects: Gold: Upgrading and integrating urban infrastructure in the shantytown Merit Awards to four projects from the University of Moratuwa "Architectural design for a mini sports of San Rafael-Unido in Caracas, Next year, the competition will open for the other university projects with potential for community and national development. Global and Regional Holcim Awards Another feature this time is the strong link established with the Global Holcim Awards competition, which celebrates excellent efforts on sustainable construction round the world. Edward Schwarz, Head of global Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Before the Global Holcim Awards ceremony, during September and October 2005, 46 sustainable construction projects received a total of Construction, presented an overview on Holcim Awards at Regional and Global level. He also revealed that the concept Venezuela Gold: Design of a new underground center at Dambulla Road, Kurunegala" to Architect D P Chandrasekera (Project supervisor) and R M S D B Amunugama "Flexural and Shrinkage Properties of railway station to free space for development of a new urban district in Stuttgart, Germany. Silver: A regional master plan for Rammed Earth" to Dr (Mrs) Chintha Jayasinghe (Project supervisor) and the team, comprising C S A Siriwardana, W A C N Wickramarachchi, K P Arandara and H W D Samuddhika "Use of Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) fusion of preservation and innovation, aiming at strengthening the economic base of the Mulini Valley in Italy Bronze: A low-cost housing and urban renewal project in Montreal, Canada in Structural Applications" to Dr Anura Nanayakkara and Dr. Jagath Premachandra (Project supervisors) and the team, comprising S Kebagid, P Keerthan and S Jasotharan 18 Holcim Voice 3/06 Focus Award winners at 1.1 million US dollars as prize money at five Regional Holcim Awards ceremonies held in China (Asia Pacific), USA (North America), Switzerland (Europe), Brazil (Latin America) and South Africa (Africa-Middle East). Entries for the next cycle of Holcim Awards will open on 1 June 2007. Sustainable construction projects from Sri Lanka can compete in his second cycle of Awards as well. More information is available at www.holcimfoundation.org. Commitment to and image of sustainable development The participants, including representatives from the construction industry, universities, government bodies, corporate sector and the Global Holcim Awards 2006 international organizations, highly appreciated our company's effort, which further consolidated both our commitment to and image of sustainable development. email@example.com www.holcimfoundation.org fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 19 wjOdkh m%cd yd cd;sl ixj�Okh i|yd fyd,ai� ,xld i�udk 2006 s "c,h" fmdf<dj yd ��;h" fyd,ai� ,xld i�udk 2006 Wf<f,a � fo,CIhl ck;djg fi; ie<fik c, i�mdok jHdmD;shla fyd|u jHdmD;sh i|yd jk s i�udkh �kd .;a;d' m%cd yd cd;sl ixj�Okhg odhl jk ;j;a jHdmD;s myla i|yd l=i,;d i�udk yhla ms�keuqKd' fujr kshuq u�g�ka �Yaj �oHd, jHdmD;s i|yd o i�udk ms� keuqkd' "c,h" fmdf<dj yd ��;h"` 2006 fkdje�n� 17 �k nKavdrkdhl i�uka;%K Yd,df� mej;s fyd,ais� ,xld i�udk 2006 Wf<f,a f;audj jQfka fuhhs' fyd,ais� ,xld i�udk Wf<, Y%S ,xldf� m%cd yd cd;sl ixj�Okh i|yd jk �YsIaG b�ls�� m%Yxidjg ,la lrkjd' .d� c, iemhq� jHdmD;sh hgf;a .sx .� yryd b� l< ,jK ndOlh jHdmD;sh fujr fyd|u jHdmD;sh i|yd jk fyd,ais� ,xld i�udkh �kd .;a;d' f� jHdmD;sh .d� �ia;%slalfha fo,CIhl ck;dj i|yd mdkSh c, myiql� imhkjd' ;j;a jHdmD;s mylg l=i,;d i�udk ms�keuqkd' fujr �Yaj �oHd, jHdmD;s y;rlg o l=i,;d i�udk ms�keuqkd' iudchg uyd fufyjrla bgq lrk isfuka;s t�j��ia b�ls � � iud.ug o Wmfoa Y l fia j dj i|yd iS f jda g � lka i ,a g ka � ia ^mq o a & iud.ug o ks � udKlrKh i|yd cd;s l c, i�mdok yd c,dmjdyk uKav,hg o i�udk ys � jq k d' my; i|yka md�Yj l=i,;d i�udk �kd .;a;d( wkqrdOmqrfha ck;djf.a mdkSh c, m%Yakh ksjdi" md,�" mdi,a" frday,a" c, iemhq� moaO;s" ��,sn, moaO;s wd� h�;, myiql� b�ls�u i|yd isfuka;s w;HdjYH b�ls�� wuq�jHhla fjkjd' f� u�ska ck;djf.a uQ,sl wjYH;d imqrd,Su i|yd isfuka;s jeo.;a ld�h Ndrhla bgq lrkjd' fyd|u jHdmD;sh i�udkh yd l=i,;d i�udk �i�u fjkqfjka g%dkaiafjdag� tka�ksh�x ^mqoa& iud.u iS . s � fha �,a Whk fyda g ,h b� ls � f� � fujr fyd|u jHdmD;s h i|yd jk fyd,a i s � i�udkh .d� c, iemhq � jHdmD;s h hgf;a we;s .s x .� yryd ,jK ndOlhla b� ls � f� jHdmD;s h i|yd ms � keuq k d' f� jHdmD;s f ha b�ls � � i|yd iS ' t�' t,a fyd,ais� fmof�re isfuka;s ks�udKd;aul f,i fhdod .ekSu fjkqfjka fc��x.a fydag,fha bx�fkare fomd�;f�ka;=j yd jdia;= �oHd{ iqfk,d chj�Ok uy;a�h 20 Holcim Voice 3/06 wjOdkh Sustainability targets: Well on track in existing ones, sets additional ones ixj�Ok lghq;= i|yd fmr ks� fldkal%S� fyd,ai� i�udk 2006 Wf<f,� �YsIg f.da,h s a S jHdmD;s y;rla i|yd weu�ldkq fvd,� �,s h khla ;Hd. uq o ,a f,i ms � keuq k d' fjksishq,df� yd c�uksfha jHdmD;s folla rka i�udkfhka o b;d,sfha jHdmD;shla ߧ i�udkfhka o lekvdf� jHdmD;shla f,dalv i�udkfhka o ms�� ,enqjd' f.da,Sh i�udk Wf<,g fmr 2005 jif� iema;e�n� yd Tlaf;dan� udij, � mej;s l,dmSh fyd,ai� i�udk Wf<, myl � �YsIg s a jHdmD;s 46 la i|yd weu�ldkq fvd,� �,shk 1'1 l uqo,la ;Hd. f,i ms�keuqkd' f� l,dmSh i�udk Wf<, �kh ^wdishd-Ydka;lr&" s tlai;a ckmoh ^W;=re weu�ldj&" ia � �i�,ka ; h ^hq f rda m h&" n% i S , h ^,;s k a weu�ldj& yd ol=Kq wm%sldj ^wm%sldj - ueo fmr�.& hk rgj, � meje;ajqkd' �<� fyd,ais� i�udk Wf<, i|yd wh��m;a 2007 cqks 1 jk �k isg b��m;a l< yelshs' Y%S ,xldf� jHdmD;sj,g o f� i�udk i|yd whe�� l< yelshs' bosls�� fCIa;%h" �Yaj �oHd," rdcH wdh;k" Our parent company Holcim Ltd released in July 2006 the Corporate Sustainable Development for the year 2004/2005. While being well on track in achieving its existing sustainability targets, the Group has set further targets for emissions and safety. The priorities of Holcim in the area of sustainable development are occupational health and safety, environment, climate and energy, community involvement, stakeholder engagement and sustainable construction. The Group is well on track to meeting its sustainability targets. For example, net CO2 emissions per tonne of cement have been reduced by 14.7 percent since 1990. The voluntary target of a 20 percent reduction by 2010 is therefore within reach. The additional targets are in the two important areas of occupational health and safety and environment. The frequency of accident-related absences is to be reduced by 30 percent annually over the next three years. In order to achieve a Groupwide reduction in its atmospheric emissions, Holcim is to lower the output of NOx, SO2 and dust per tonne of cement by 20 percent by 2010 Thus Holcim will be honoring all voluntary commitments made within the scope of the Cement Sustainability Initiative of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Holcim's efforts in the field of sustainability are increasingly being recognized by the outside world. The company achieved recognition as "Leader of the Industry" in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2006 while a number of Group companies won various sustainability awards. and occupational health ksIamdok ks�udKd;aul f,i fhdod .ekSu fjkqfjka B't,a'tia lkaiag%laIka iud.u vQ r d �,a � ka moa O ;s ks I a m dokh i|yd l�y,la b� ls�u fjkqfjka bkag�keIk,a lkaiag%laIka fldkafida�h� iud.u ud;r �ia ; % l a l fha c, iemhq � moa O ;s h �hqKq ls�u fjqkfjka ;dhsfihs fldamf�Ika iud.u �Yaj �oHd, jHdmD;s i|yd l=i,;d i�udk m%cd yd cd;sl ixj�Okh i|yd odhl�f� yelshdj we;s �YsIag �Yaj �oHd, jHdmD;s i|yd l=i,;d i�udk ms�ke�u fujr i�udk Wf<f,a kj wx.hla jqkd' f� hgf;a kshuq u�g�ka fudrgqj �Yaj �oHd,fha jdia;= �oHd yd bx�fkare mSG isiqkaf.a jHdmD;s y;rlg l=i,;d i�udk ms�keuqkd' 2007 jif� isg iEu �Yaj �oHd,hlu jHdmD;s f� i�udk i|yd i<ld ne,Sug wm ie<iq� lrkjd' f.da,h yd l,dmSh fyd,ai� i�udk S s jHdmdr fCIa;%h yd wka;�cd;sl ix�Odk wd� ��O fCIa;% ksfhdackh lr�ka f� Wf<,g iyNd.S jQ ms�i wm iud.f� f� W;aidyh fndfyda m%Yxidjg ,la l<d' f� ksid ;sridr ixj�Okh flfrys wm iud.f� lem�u;a" ta yd ine|s wfma m%;srEmh;a j�Okh jqkd' ;sridr b�ls�� i|yd jk fyd,ais� mokf� l<ukdlre jk t�j�� Iaj�ia uy;d fujr fyd,ais� ,xld i�udk Wf<f,a � f.da,Sh fyd,ais� i�udk Wf<, .ek iyNd.S jQjka oekqj;a l<d' 2006 wfm%a,a ui ;dhs,ka;fha � mej;s f.da,Sh ;sridr ixj�Okh b,lal foig 2006 cQ,s udifha � wm ujq iud.u jk fyd,ais� iud.u 2004$2005 jir i|yd ;sridr ixj�Okh i|yd jk ixhqla; jd�;dj t<s oelajQjd' ;sridr ixj�Okh i|yd jk b,lal fyd�ka imqrd .ks�ka is�k nj f� jd�;df� oelafjk w;r ;j;a b,lal ia:dms; lr ;sfnkjd' wm fyd,ais� u� iud.u ;sridr ixj�Okh flfrys olajk oe� lem�u f.da,Sh u�g�ka m%Yxidjg ,lafjkjd' 2006 jir i|yd o v� fcdakaia ;sridr ixj�Okh ms<sn| i�udkfha b�ls�� wuq�jH i|yd jk fCIa;%fha kdhlhd f,i wm iud.u ms�� ,enqjd' fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 21 Sales Community Mahagedara opens two franchisee shops in Panadura and Embilipitiya Innovative construction services and solutions under one roof Our company is in the process of expanding the Mahagedera retail chain, which provides innovative construction services and solutions under one roof for house builders. Mahagedara branded retail chain facilitated the opening ceremonies of its two franchisee shops in Panadura and Embilipitiya on 21 September and 8 November 2006, respectively. Gracing the two occasions were the Holcim team, senior managers of leading building materials companies and the two franchisees, Messrs Sanjeewa (Panadura) members. House-builders' one stop shop Through its franchise network, Mahagedara retail chain provides innovative construction services and solutions, continuously delivering value to house builders in Sri Lanka. Mahagedera's neutral brand concept has successfully attracted leading and Roy Damkith (Embilipitiya), along with their family Mahagedera franchisee shop in Embilipitiya manufacturers and suppliers of construction related products and services to join this innovative concept of "one-stop shop" for house-builders and other construction customers. Visitors from Indonesia at Mahagedere in Embilipitiya A team from Indonesia, comprising personnel from Holcim Group company in Indonesia and several Holcim Distributors, visited Mahagedera Franchisee shop in Embilipitiya in early December 2006. 22 Holcim Voice 3/06 Sales Community Among the host of construction services and solutions Mahagedera offers under one roof are: Availability of high quality products of leading and reputed brands, namely Dulux paints, Orange electrical items, Lanka tiles, Amano sheets, ColourCon roofing tiles and GTB Steel Technical support for house builders Free delivery service Free housing plans and BOQs (i.e., estimates) Contact details of masons, painters, electricians from the local area Information on housing loans from Hatton National Bank (HNB) Convenience in ordering backed by Mahagedara Link software system Benefits, not only for house-builders Mahagedara retail chain delivers a host of benefits to all people in the process, not only for house-builders. It aligns our company's distribution network with the expectations requirements of the end users of our products, i.e., house-builders. It also creates an opportunity for the Franchisees to develop themselves into more professional business entrepreneurs while increasing their turnover in the long run. Moreover, it offers a golden opportunity for the leading building material companies to expand their current sales volumes and availability by way of expanding its customer base. Above all, however, Mahagedera helps house builders make their "dream home" a reality. email@example.com Mahagedera makes available under one roof high quality products and services of leading and reputed brands fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 23 �l=Kq� m%cdj uyf.or ;j;a jHdmdr ia:dk folla mdk�r yd we�,sms�h k.rj, �jD; lrhs ks�udKd;aul b�ls�� fiajd yd �i�� tl jy<la hg � wm iud.u uyf.or jHdmd�l o�je,a mq�,a lr�ka is�kjd' uyf.or tlu jy,la hg� ks�udKd;aul b�ls�� fiajd yd �i�� ksjdi b�lrk ck;djg ,nd fokjd' 2006 iema;e�n� 21 yd fkdje�n� 8 hk �kj, � ms<sfj,ska mdk�r yd we�,sms�h k.rj, uyf.or jHdmd�l ia:dk �jD; jqKd' fyd,ais� lKavdhu m%uqL f.dvke.s,s �jH iud.�j, ksfhda�;hska yd f� jHdmdr ia:dk ys�lrejka jk ix�j uy;d ^mdk�r& yd frdahs o�ls;a uy;d ^we�,sms�h& f� W;aij j�Kj;a l<d' uyf.or jHdmdr ia:dk rf� ksjdi b�lrk m%cdj i|yd wjYH ks�udKd;aul b�ls�� fiajd yd �i�� tl jy,la hg � imhkjd' f� w;r my; i|yka fiajd yd �i�� lemS fmfkkjd( m% u q L yd .= K d;a u l ;;a ; a j fhka Wiia Mahagedera franchisee shop in Panadura m% j dyk fia j d fkd�f,a iemhS u ' fkd�f,a ks j di ie,iq � yd weia ; f�ka ; = whf.a ,smsk yd �rl;k wxl iemhSu' yegka keIk,a nexl=j u.ska ksjdi Kh b�ls�� �jH yd fiajd iemhSu( �hq,laia ;Ska;" Tf�ka� ��,s Wmdx." ,xld ghs,aia" wudfkda ;yvq" l,� fldka W�" �'�'�' jdfka' ksjdi b�lrk m%cdj i|yd ;dCIKsl iydh' ,nd �u' wod< m% f oa Y fha fmof�re uy;a j reka " ms<n| �ia;r imhk ljq�jla mj;ajdf.k hEu' s uyf.or ,s k a l a keue;s uD�ldx.h u.s k a mska;drelrejka" ��,s ld��l uy;ajreka hk NdKav weKjq� myiql� ie,iSu' 24 Holcim Voice 3/06 �l=Kq� m%cdj uyf.or jdis i,ikafka ksjdi b�lrk m%cdjg muKla fkdf�' uyf.or jHdmdr ia : dk ys�lrejkaf.a jHdmdr j�Okh i|yd fuh odhl fjkjd' ;jo uyf.or yd w;aje,a ne|f.k is�k rf� m%uqL f.dvke.s,s �jH iud.� j,g ish NdKav wf,�h by< kex�ug th Wmld� fjkjd' ta;a uyf.or jvd;au Wmld�jkafka ksjdi b�lrk ck;djg ish "is y s k ks j yk" myiq f jka ienEjla lr .ekSughs' Expansion of the Mahagedera franchisee retail chain Expansion of the Mahagedera franchisee retail chain has gained interest of the Holcim Distributors to invest additionally in separate shops for Mahagedere retail chain. Polgahawela Holcim Distributor (Nippon Hardware) laid the foundation for his Mahagedera franchisee shop in Polgahawela in mid 2006. fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 25 Sales Community Holcim webSALES to uplift industry standards further The first Holcim webSALES customers, Holcim Distributor D. Odiris Silva & Sons (right) and direct customer CML Edwards Construction Ltd (far right) Formal launch of Holcim webSALES program at our company The formal launching ceremony of the Holcim webSALES program was held at Hotel TransAsia on 12 September 2006. This e-commerce tool allows a selected group of our distributors and direct customers to order cement using the Internet while offering a host of other benefits, living up to the company's promise of continuous enhancement of our customer service and of raising the standards of the local cement and construction industry. At this ceremony graced by the Holcim team and representatives from the industry and media, two webSALES customers � one Holcim Distributor and one direct customer � took part in clicking the webSALES program into action. Holcim webSALES program enables distributors and direct customers to order cement and check the delivery status, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, using the internet from their business place. Through his account, a webSALES customer can access more accurate, up-to-date and consistent information, which will allow better business and financial planning. As they can enjoy this value added service free of charge, the webSALES customers will save on conventional expenses such as telephone and facsimile while of course bearing the Internet connection charges. As a pilot program, only a limited number of distributors and direct customers were provided with this service. Expansion is now being carried out to upgrade the facility even further and to extend it to more customers. During the past several years, our company prepared the ground in Sri Lanka for introducing the Holcim webSALES program, which is currently in use in many Holcim Group companies across the globe, including the regional companies in Thailand, Vietnam and Holcim webSALES features: Among key features of Holcim webSALES are: Sales Order Entry: Allows the customer to create an order 24 hours a day, seven days a week Delivery creation: Enables the user to create Delivery reference from sales order created in webSALES Customer Account Inquiry: Shows a list of reports for customer's use, namely Credit availability data, Open item, Bank guarantee, Statement and Summary of Invoice and Credit note of the customer Sales Order Inquiry : Offers a list of reports for checking status of sales order, delivery, billing, truck details and price agreement Payment detail: Each payment method can be seen (cash and credit) Authorization check: Allows customer to divide their login user to many departments such as accounting or purchasing to control the authorization for accessing to each menu Change Password: This feature allows the customer to change his password in webSALES and authorization code 26 Holcim Voice 3/06 �l=Kq� m%cdj wm iud.f� fyd,ai� fj�fia,ia jevigyk �ka lshd;aulhs s a % fyd,ais� fj� fia,aia jevigyk Indonesia. Introduction of this tool to the Sri Lankan cement industry is a yet another step forward in our endeavor on introducing international standards to the local cement and construction industry. The most notable among them is the introduction of the application based cement concept to our country, ending the OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) era that is bygone in many other countries. In our endeavor on upliftment of the standards of the local construction industry, the focus is merely not on direct customers, but encompasses other stakeholders as well. For example, our company actively engages in raising the professionalism of the distributor and dealer community and conducts regular programs for skills development of the masons in the industry. All these efforts indirectly contribute to nurture the local cement and construction industry. fyd,ais� fj� fia,aia jevigyk wm iud.f� ls%hd;aul ls�u 2006 iema;e�n� 12 �k g%dkaia taIshd fydag,fha � is� flreKd' f;dard .;a fyd,ais� fnodye�f� ksfhda�; uy;ajreka yd b�ls�� fCI;%fha md�fNda.sl uy;ajreka lKavdhulg f� u.ska myiql� yd jdis /ila ys� fjkjd' wka;� cd,h yryd i,ik f� s fiajh wm iud.u wLKav f,i wfma md�fNda.l fiajdj by< kex�ug we;s lem�u fmkakq� lrk ;j;a fyd| ksoiqkla fjkjd' ;j o isfuka;s ksImdok fCIa;fha yd b�ls�� fCIa;fha a % % ;;a;ajh by< kex�ug wm ;=< we;s �� lem�u o f� u.ska ;j;a ;yjqre fjkjd' wka;� cd,h yryd i;sfha �k y; ;=<�u yd �kfha meh �isy;r ;=<�u isfuka;s weKjq� ls�u i|yd f� fyd,ais� fj� fia,aia fuj,u bv myiql� i,ikjd' ;j o ish fj� fia,aia .sKqu Nd�;d lr ksjer� yd w�;au f;dr;=re ,nd .ekSu i|yd o fj� fia,aia md�fNda.slhkag wjia:dj ;sfnkjd' f� u.ska Tjqkag ish jHdmdr yd uQ,H ie,iq�lrKh jvd;a myiq fjkjd' kshuq u�gf� �kg mj;sk f� jHdmD;sh md�fNda.sl Nj;=ka lSm fokl=g muKhs' kuq;a fuh ;j;a wh i|yd mq�,a ls�ug �kg lghq;= i�mdokh flfr�ka mj;skjd' miq.sh jir lSmfha � wm iud.u fyd,ais� fj� fia,aia moaO;sh ia:dms; ls�u i|yd wjYH m�irh ieliqjd' ;dhs,ka;h" �h�kduh yd bka�kSishdj wd� wdishd Ydka;slr l,dmfha rgj, fuka u f,dj rgj,a /il fyd,ais� iud.�j, f� fyd,ais� fj� fia,aia jevigyk ls%hd;aul fjkjd' foaYh b�ls�� fCIa;fha ;;a;jh by< kex�f� S % a jeo.;a mshjrla jk �g wu;rj wm ;j;a mshjr /ila f.k ;sfnkjd' fldalg;a ff;,h n� �' mS' iS' isfuka;s hq.hg kej;Sf� ;s; ;n�ka "ta ta jevg ta ta isfuka;s " hk kj ixl,amh b�ls�� fCIa;%hg y�kajd �u f� w;r m%uqL mshjrla fjkjd' firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com �kg f� myiqlu i,ikafka fnodye�f� ksfhda�; uy;ajreka yd b�ls�� fCIa;%fha fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 27 Sales Community Measures taken to minimize bag breakages Measures against bag breakages Holcim cement is packed in two-ply bags that have been with manufactured the relevant complying international standards to withstand rough handling conditions (i.e., unitized, manual). In order to minimize bag breakages during handling, our company continuously takes various measures at different stages, namely: manufacturing of bags, transport of empty bags to plants, handling and storing of bags of cement at packing plants, transport of bags of cement to warehouses and Distributors, and handling and storing of bags of cement at warehouses and businesses of our Distributors and Dealers. In order to ensure preventive measures and swift and effective remedial action against bag breakages, we have set up a Quality Circle on bag breakage reduction. The team comprises personnel from thee Divisions, namely Logistics & Imports, Procurement and Marketing & Sales. Bags to pack Holcim cement is manufactured out of quality craft paper under strict quality control measures, and to an optimum size for each type of cement based on their particle fineness. The Quality Circle team members visit the bag manufacturer's factory in order to closely monitor the quality control during bag manufacturing, and also provide the manufacturer with advice to prevent damage during transport of new bags to packing plants (e.g., unprofessional practices include use of At both Puttalam and Ruhunu plants, we adopt the "first-in, first-out" (FIFO) formula so that bags do not "grow old". Moreover, at both packing plants, we have carried out several improvements in order to minimize the bag breakages. We ensure an extended curing period for bags to impart an additional strength to the bags. We receive from the manufacturer bags that have undergone 3 weeks of curing, but we cure them further for 2 to 3 weeks, achieving in the end a total curing period of 5 to 6 weeks. After the roller press project, the temperature of cement that comes for packing reduced by around 30%, lowering the likelihood of bag breakages due to thermal reasons. At our warehouses, stacking is limited to a maximum height ten bags in order to prevent breakages due to excessive pressure on bags while adopting the "first-in, first-out" formula. Meanwhile, continuous skills development of the loaders is carried out on correct handling of bags. lorries with damaged beds and transport of bags in wet weather in uncovered lorries). Meanwhile, every month, a third party auditor audits the systems and processes of the bag manufacturer and provides recommendations for At Puttalam plant, the bag storage area was renovated and enlarged. At the Puttalam packing plant, modifications were carried out in order to reduce the dropping height from the spout to the first conveyor, to reduce the deflection of bags when running on the belt conveyor and to lower effects of cleaning on bag breakages. Meanwhile, at Ruhunu plant the mouth of the bag was optimized to avoid the bag breakages. improvements. The belt conveyor and the rotating mechanical devices were modified and the belt conveyor system and the other related machinery are maintained at the ideal mechanical condition. 28 Holcim Voice 3/06 �l=Kq� m%cdj isfuka;s u� le�hdu je<ela�ug .;a mshjr u� le�hdu je<ela�ug''' Meanwhile, the Quality Circle maintains a close watch on the market and organizes quarterly surveys in the market on bag damages. Meanwhile, to educate our Distributors and Dealers on proper bag handling, we regularly take various measures, including awareness creation on proper bag handling through the quarterly publication Holcim Voice. When bag damages are reported, the Quality Circle organizes meetings to explore the root causes and take corrective action accordingly. However much the Quality Circle strives on these initiatives, the real success depends on the support they receive from you all. email@example.com wod, wka;�cd;sl m%�;sj,g wkql+, jk f,i Wiia ;;a;ajfha lvodis fhdodf.k ksIamd�; u� ;=< fyd,ais� isfuka;s wiqrkjd' f� u� r� m�yrKhg Tfrd;a;= fok f,i ksImd�;hs' a is f uka ; s u� m�yrKfha � u� le�hdu je<ela�u i|yd wm iud.u ��O mshjr /ila .kakjd' u� le�hdf� .eg�jg ld�hCIu f,i �i�� fi�u i|yd wm .=Kd;aul ;;a;ajh ms<sn| lKavdhula msysgqjd ;sfnkjd' f� w;r .=Kd;aul ;;a;ajh ms<sn| lKavdhu fj<|fmd, foio �� wjOdkh fhduqlr is � kjd' iEu ld�;= j lg jrla u wm fj<|fmdf,a u� le�hdu ms<sn|j i�CIKhla mj;ajkjd' ;jo ksjer� f,i isfuka;s u� m�yrKh ms<sn|j wfma fnodye�f� yd wf,� ksfhda�; uy;ajreka wm ksrka;rfhka �kqj;a lrkjd' f� i|yd wm "fyd,ais� y~" i�rdj o fhdod.kakjd' isfuka;s u� le�hdula .ek �k.;a jydu f� f� lKavdhf� ksfhda�;hska u� ksIamdokh lrk l�yf,a ixpdrh lr�ka wod< m%�;shg wkqj u� ksmojkafka �hs fidhd n,kjd' wm l�y,aj, weiqre� wxYhg w�;a u�j,g ydks fkd� m% j dykh lrk whq r e .ek u� ksIamdolhdg f� lKavdhu Wmfoia fokjd' ;jo uilg jrla f;jk md�Yjfha �.Kk ks<Od�fhla u� ksIamdok l%shdj,sh �.Kkh lr wjYH Wmfoia imhkjd' u�j,g wu;r Yla;shla ,nd�u i|yd wmg u� ,enqKq miq o ;j;a i;s fol ;=kla f� u� "lshq�x" ls%shdj,shg Ndckh lrkjd' wm l�y,a ;=<� u� je�l,la /� ;s�u je<ela�u i|yd uq,ska weisrE u� uq,ska msg lrkjd' ;jo mq;a;,u yd reyqKq l�y,aj, weiq r e� wxYj, hka ; % iQ ; % j , ;;a ; a j h lKavdhu /ia� Bg fya;= fidhdf.k ta i|yd ms<sh� fhdokjd' f� ljr mshjrla .;a;o f� .eg�jg �i�� fi�f�� Tn ieuf.ka ,efnk iyfhda.h b;d jeo.;a fjkjd' uyTh WKq osh <sx uyTh k.rfha isg lsf,da�g� 2 la muK ��ka f� WKq �h <sx �l.; yelshs' tlsfklg fjkia WIa K ;a j j,s k a hq l a ; iajNd�l WKq �h <sx y;la fuys we;' jir mkylg je� w;S;hla we;s f� <sx foaYSh fuka u �foa Y S h ixpdrlhka w;r ckm%sh � we;' foaYm%sh m%kdka� What to do when a bag breakage occurs? If bag breakages occur, please contact us on this telephone line: 112 310 820 Then a Holcim officer will visit your site or business, investigate the causes and take necessary action. je��hqKq l<d' wfma f;d. .nvd ;=< � o isfuka;s u� �.= l,la /� ;s � u je<ela � ug wm ms h jr .kakjd' ;jo w�l mSvkh ksid u� le�hdu je<ela � u i|yd f;d. .nvd ;= < is f uka ; s u� tl Wv tl weis�f�� "Wi" u� oyhlg iSudlr ;sfnkjd' ;jo isfuka;s u� ksjer� f,i m�yrKh ls � u ms , s n |j wm f;d. .nvdj, mgjk fia j lhs k a ks r ka ; rfhka �kq j;a lrkjd' fudKrd.,$w�mdr �ia;%sla m%dfoaYSh �l=Kq� ks<Od� fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 29 Sales Community Let's transport bags of cement with reasonable care Our Distributors and Dealers receive Holcim cement in bags manufactured out of quality kraft paper, complying with the relevant international standards to withstand rough handling conditions (i.e., unitized, manual). The two-ply bag used by Holcim is strong enough to hold 50kg of cement intact provided it is handled with reasonable care. Proper handling of bags Bag breakages can therefore be minimized by proper transportation, storing, loading and unloading of these bags of cement. In the last issue, we began a series of articles on proper handling of bags of cement. Creating awareness among our transporters, Distributors and Dealers on proper bag handling, this series covers the following areas: Transportation of cement Storing cement Manual loading and unloading of Tips for proper transportation of bags of cement loading surface that could damage bags (e.g., stones, glass, nails). Before loading, make sure the truck's cement Forklift loading and unloading of cement Knowing the right methods and applying them to day-to-day practice can avoid wastages and unnecessary problems arising from bag breakages. In the last issue, we covered the general safety and health practices to be adhered to when handling bags of cement. Today, in this second article, we focus on proper transportation of cement. Proper transportation of cement When transporting cement, adopt the following instructions: Select an appropriate flat bed truck loading surface is dry. Be careful about this especially during the rainy seasons. Do not overload the truck (Please see Table). Once loading is complete, cover the bags with a suitable tarpaulin cover because both rain and intense sunlight can be harmful to cement. To prevent the movement of bags on one another during transport, tie the load using ropes or belts. Insert a hard material such as thick cardboard between the rope/belt and the bag to prevent tearing of the bag during transport. Do not transport cement with for transporting cement. Park the truck on a flat surface before materials or items with sharp edges (e.g., steel bars, stones). In next issue, we will discuss the correct methods of storing cement. email@example.com loading bags of cement. Before loading bags of cement, remove sharp objects from the truck's Loading limits for trucks Vehicle category (or equivalent other brands of vehicles) Canter type vehicles (250/350) TATA 1210 TATA 1613 TATA 1615 TATA 1618 Leyland Comet Leyland Tusker 10-wheelers Recommended capacity (Metric tons) 3.5 10 12 15 18 15 15 22 Maximum tolerable capacity (Metric tons) 5 12.5 15 17.5 20 17.5 17.5 25 30 Holcim Voice 3/06 �l=Kq� m%cdj ksjer�j isfuka;s u� m%jdykh ls�u i|yd Wmfoia ;siai jej Od�;dj wlalr w� 3510 la yd j.d l< yels �� m%udKh wlalr 2750 la jk fuu ruKSh jej ;siaiuydrdu k.rhg wdikakj msysgd we;' foaYm%sh m%kdka� yels ;r� m%f�i�ka isfuka;s u� m%jdykh lruq wka ; �cd;s l m% � ;S k a g wkq l + , j Wiia ;;a ; a j fha l% d *a � lvodis fhdod f.k ks I a m d�; u� ;= < weis r E fyd,a i s � is f uka ; s wfma fnodye�f� yd wf,� ks f hda � ; uy;a j reka g ,efnkjd' fld< folla iys ; f� u� r� m�yrKh i|yd fhda . H jk f,i ks m ojd ;s f nkjd' ksjer�j isfuka;s u� m�yrKh ls�u is f uka ; s m% j dykh i|yd iq � iq iu;,d ksjer� f,i isfuka;s u� m%jdykh ls�u fudKrd.,$w�mdr �ia;%sla m%dfoaYSh �l=Kq� ks<Od� isfuka;s u� m%jdyk ls�f� � my; i|yka Wmfoia ms<sm�kak( ;�gqjla iys; f,d�hla f;dard .kak' isfuka;s u� meg�u i|yd f,d�h ;eks;,d fmd<jla u; kj;d ;nkak' isfuka;s u� meg�ug fmr f,d�fha ;�gqj ta ksid ksjer� f,i m%jdykh ls�u" .nvd ls�u" nEu yd meg�u u.ska isfuka;s u� le�hdu wju l< yelshs' miq.sh l,dmfha � wm ksjer�j isfuka;s u� m�yrKh ls�u ms<sn| ,sms ud,djla werUqjd' wfma fnodye�f� yd wf,� ksfhda�; m%cdj ksjer� f,i isfuka;s u� m�yrKh ls�u ms<sn|j �kqj;a ls�f� wruqK we;sj werUQ f� ,sms ud,dfjka my; i|yka fCIa;% wdjrKh flfrkjd( is f uka ; s u� m% j dykh' is f uka ; s u� .nvd ls � u' �ksia Y%ufhka isfuka;s u� nEu yd meg�u' f*dala ,s*a� hka;% u.ska isfuka;s u� nEu u; we;s weK fyda l�� jeks ;shqKq foa bj;a lrkak' f� u.ska isfuka;s u� is�re �h yelshs' is f uka ; s u� meg�ug fmr f,d� ;�gq j iq� iskd le�� je,a yv k�d iskdiqkq iq� iskd le�� je,a .=� y�ka foor wd wyia l=i foforjd fmdf<da ;, foorjd ke�S wd �h nqnq, oy�fhka f.dv ke.= isf;a we� ud,s.d tl /hska �u fy� �h nqnq, oks� foda tkuq� fyd,ais� y~ we�;a mK w�k isysk fodr wNsuqjg ,x l,d fijKfhka ms�ue� �f,dla .,la ksu jqkd iqms�fhka w�;,u is;g i�hla jqkd wmf;a .sh ld,hla fmof�re f.dkq l<d iq� iskd le�� je,a h<s uqjg ,x l<d iqi,dks f.dvlkao s �h<s ;;a;ajfha we;s nj ;yjqre lr .kak' jeis ld,fha � f� .ek jvd;a ie<ls,su;a jkak' f,d�fha ksh�; Od�;dj blauj�ka isfuka;s u� meg�fuka j<lskak' wkjYH m%udKhg jvd nr meg�u f,d�hg ydksodhlhs' isfuka;s u� megjQ miq gdfmda,Ska fr�j,ska tajd fyd�ka wdjrKh lrkak' m%jdykfha � isfuka;s u� tyd fuyd hdu je<la�u i|yd m� fyda lU fhdod fyd�ka .eg .ikak' m� fyda lU u� j,g ysrjk ;ekaj,g .kl� ld�fnda� jeks fohla isr fldg m%jdykfha � isfuka;s u� b� hEu j<lajkak' jdfka l�� jeks ;s h q K q odr iys ; �jH yd meg�u' wfma m%jdyk uy;ajreka" fnodye�f� yd wf,� ks f hda � ; uy;a j reka yd Tjq k a f .a ld�h uKav,h isfuka;s u� ksjer�j m�yrKh lrk wdldrh .ek �k .ekSu;a ta l%u wkq.ukh ls�u;a jeo.;a fjkjd' iu. isfuka;s u� m%jdykh ls�fuka j<lskak' � <� l,dmfhka wm isfuka;s u� ksjer�j isfuka;s u� m�yrKfha � fmd�f� ms<sme�h hq;= fi!LH yd wdrCIK ms<sfj;a miq.sh l,dmfhka u wdjrKh flreKd' wo wms ksjer� f,i isfuka;s u� m%jdykh lrk whqre i<ld n,uq' .nvd lrk wdldrh .ek i<ld n,uq' f.dvlkao yd�fjhd�" noafoa.u fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 31 Sales Community Holcim Dealer Conventions 2006 strengthens our win-win relationship Well done! Let's advance, together... Holcim Dealer Conventions 2006 consolidated the concept of application-based cements while appreciating the Dealers' entrepreneur success and their contribution to our business. Indika Jayaweera reiterated our company's commitment to continuous customer service. The Holcim Dealer conventions 2006 series comprising 19 events addressed during the period August to November 2006 over 4000 Holcim Dealers from our company appreciated their Each event began with a safety message, continuing our tradition of extending Holcim Safety culture to our Dealer community. performance as entrepreneurs and their support and contribution to our business, especially during the hard times. Holcim Dealer Conventions 2006 enhancement of our different parts of the country. While consolidating among our Holcim Dealer community the concept of application-based cements under the theme "Right cement for right application", Over 4000 Holcim Dealers took part in the Holcim Dealer Conventions 2006 comprising 19 Dealer Conventions organized around the country: Colombo on 28 August and 19 September (for Dealers Colombo North and South) Gampaha on 3 and 4 September Kurunegala on 20 September Kalutara on 22 September Kegalle on 3 October Anuradhapura on 9 and 10 October Galle on 16 and 17 October (for Galle and Matara) Kandy on 31 October and 1 November (for Kandy, Matale and Dambulla) Embilipitiya on 5 November Badulla on 8 November (for Badulla and Nuwara-Eliya) Ratnapura on 15 November Puttalam on 19 November Mahiyanganaya on 21 and 22 November 32 Holcim Voice 3/06 Sales Community Walter Marasinghe Emphasizing on the theme of "Right cement for the right application", Indika Jayaweera reiterated (Marketing our to Manager) solid continuous company's revealed that one cement for all purposes (as is the case with the Ordinary Portland Cement, OPC) is no longer capable of solving all types of construction problems and therefore this concept is now long bygone in most parts of the world, especially in developed countries. The modern trend is the application-based cements, he stated, drawing attention to highlighted our our company's Holcim Supiri Cement (for company's ethical concrete construction) and Holcim conduct and Pedereru Cement (for wall building and commitment to plastering). Walter Marasinghe (Group Sales Controller) highlighted the fact that our social responsibility. commitment enhancement of our customer service, especially by way of innovative solutions to customers' construction problems. He fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 33 Sales Community A novel feature of this year is the awareness creation among the Dealers on the laws they should understand and abide by and the safety concerns they should focus when doing business. In recognition of our Dealers' contribution to our company's business, a Vice President of our company graced every event of this series. Their speeches highlighted our company's global strength and local commitment, drawing the audience's attention to the benefits they can enjoy by being business partners to our company. company is doing business in an ethical manner and is also strongly committed to social responsibility. Among the several examples he pointed out included the post-tsunami reconstruction achievements of the Holcim Fund for Reconstruction in Sri Lanka. Our Dealers can be proud being A novel feature of this year is the address by Ranjith Usgoda Arachchi, Inspector of Police (Emergency Services). He created awareness among our Dealers on the laws they should understand and abide by and the safety concerns they should focus when doing business. His advice on how to transport cement safely and without breach of the laws of the country proved to be very useful to our Dealers. At the end of the formal proceedings, music, dancing and food was aplenty. In this relaxed ambience, new relationships were formed and the old ones renewed � not only between our Dealers and our company but also among our Dealers themselves. Thus, the Holcim Dealer Conventions 2006 provided a strong foundation for an even stronger relationship in the future between our Dealer community and our company, further enhancing its win-win features. email@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com Vice Presidents of our company graced every event of this series business partners to such a company commanding respect through its contribution to the society. 34 Holcim Voice 3/06 �l=Kq� m%cdj fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; i�uka;%K ud,dj 2006 wm iud.u yd wf,� ksfhda�; m%cdj w;r in|;dj jvd;a ;yjqre lrhs �YsIaghs! tla � huq fmrgu''' 2006 fyd,ai� wf,� ksfhda�; i�uka;K s % ud,dj Nd�;h mok� jQ isfuka;s ms<n| s ixl,amh ;j;a ;yjqre l< w;r wf,� ksfhda�; m%cdf� jHdmdr id�:l;ajh yd Tjqkf.ka wfma jHdmdrhg ,enqKq odhl;ajh a m%Yxidjg ,la l<d' fyd,a i s � wdrCIK ixia l D;s h Tjq k a ;= < g ;j �rg;a f.k h�ka iEu jevigykla u wdrCIK mKs j q v hls k a werUq k d' "ta ta jevg ta ta is f uka ; s " hk f;a u dj .ek wjOdkh fhduq lr�ka wf,� l<ukdldr bka � l ch�r uy;d wLKa v j md�fNda . s l fia j dj by< kex�u i|yd wfma we;s �� lem�u wjOdrKh l<d' fuys � md�fNda . s l m% c df� b�ls � � .eg� i|yd ks � udKd;a u l �i�� iemhS u m% u q L ia : dkhla .ka k jd' f,dj mqrd mj;sk kj m%j k;dj jk Nd�;h 2006 jif� fyd,a i s � wf,� ks f hda � ; i�uka ; % K ud,dj 2006 wf.da i a ; = is g fkdje�n� olajd ld,fha � meje;ajqKd' rg mqrd mej;s i�uka;%K 19 lska iuka�; jQ f� jevigyka ud,djg fyd,ai� wf,� ksfhda�; s uy;au uy;a�ka 4000 lg w�l .Kkla iyNd.s jqkd' "ta ta jevg ta ta isfuka;s" hk f;audj hgf;a wm y�kajd �ka Nd�;h mok� jQ �fYaIs; isfuka;s ms<sn| ixl,amh wm wf,� ksfhda�; m%cdj w;r ;j;a ;yjqre ls�ug f� jevigyka ud,dj iu;ajqkd' ;j o jHdmd�lhska f,i Tjqka �lajQ id�:l;ajh;a Tjqkaf.ka wfma jHdmdrhg ,enqKq odhl;ajh;a wm f� jevigyka ud,df� � m%Yxidjg ,la l<d' Holcim Dealer The Holcim Dealer is a key business partner of our company. Our company maintains a cordial relationship with our Dealers while assisting them with their business. Our Area Sales Officers (ASOs) regularly visit them, enquiring their needs and taking necessary action. Moreover, through Holcim Voice, the quarterly magazine for the Dealer community, our company provides them with a platform for sharing the achievements, milestones and skills of our Dealers and their families. fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 35 �l=Kq� m%cdj mok� jQ is f uka ; s ms < s n | wjOdkh fhduq l< Tyq fyd,a i s � iq m s � is f uka ; s ^fldka l % S � b�ls � � i|yd& yd fyd,a i s � fmof�re is f uka ; s ^�;a ; s b�ls � u yd lmrdre ls � u i|yd& .ek o wjOdkh fhduq l<d' iudc j.lS u g �� f,i lemjQ wm iud.u iudch fjkq f jka is � l< fufyjr ms < s n | iuQ y �l=K� md,l fjda , a g � udris x y uy;d q l;d l<d' fuys� Y%S ,xldf� h<s f.dvkex�u i|yd jk fyd,a i s � wruq o , u.s k a bgq l< fia j h m% u q L ia : dkh .ka k d nj Tyq fmka j d �ka k d' fujeks iud.ul jHdmd�l iylrejl= �u Tjqkag wdv�nrhla nj Tyq i|yka l<d' ish jHdmdr lghq;=j,� wjOdkh fhduq l< hq;= kS;s�;s yd wdrCIK Wmfoia .ek fmd,sia m�CIl rx�;a Wiaf.dv wdr�� uy;d l< l;dj Tjqkag fnfy�ka m%fhdackj;a jqkd' wjidkfha � kegq� .ehq�" wdydrmdk w;r;=r wf,� ksfhda�; m%cdj wm iud.u �la jQ odhl;a j h m% Y xidjg ,la lr�ka iEu i�uka ; % K hlg u wm iud.f� Wm w�m;sjrfhla iyNd.s jqkd' wm wf,� m%cdj � kj �;=re o� we;sjqkd' mej;s �;= o� w�;a jqKd' wm iud.u yd wfma wf,� m%cdj w;r in|;djh ;j;a ;yjqre ls�ug f� jevigyka ud,dj iu;a jqkd' Tng �.dis�`' yo ne|.;a Tng''' foaYSh foa w.h�ka" wdl�YKSh jQ;a uyd m�Y%uh;a fhdod �ia�; ksmehq� ksu ls�ug wem lem jQ uy f.or uy n,j;d "fyd,ais� " Tng ksrka;rfhkau ch oo nkaod .=jka .en isidrd ��,kakg ;r� iqms� �h Tng �.dis� `''''' pdkaokS �rr;ak �' ta' wd�hj�Ok iy ifydaorfhda Y%djia;smqr wkqrdOmqr Holcim Distributor Mr D.J.S. Fernando (New Victory Hardware, Moratuwa), gave away awards to his best Dealers during the Colombo South Dealer Convention 36 Holcim Voice 3/06 Sales Community Continuing to enhance their customer service Like our company, our business partners continue to improve their customer service. Expansion of their business and transport fleet, relocation of their business at a better place and renovation of their business place are among the steps taken forward. Business place enhancement Holcim Dealer Mr Vijitha Edirisinghe (Chatura Enterprises, Nugegoda) declared open recently a new paint showroom next to his hardware shop. He significantly contributes to our business and sells over 1000 bags of Holcim Pedereru cement on average every month. Holcim Dealer Mr Anura (Anura Hardware, Wellawaya) expanded his business place. Holcim Dealer Mr W.M. Jagath Wanigasooriya (Wanigasooriya AgroChemicals, Ethiliwewa) reopened his business place at a new location with a new look and better facilities for customers. Holcim Dealer ( Lakmalee Wanigasooriya Agro-Chemicals, Ethiliwewa Customer service enhancement by Holcim Distributors and Dealers Anura Hardware, Wellawaya Chatura Enterprises, Nugegoda fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 37 Sales Community fl� l,l� iS>% �hqKqjla miq.sh ld,fha wmg tl;= jQ fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; uy;ajreka fofofkl= wm idorfhka ms<s.kakjd' Tjqka k� fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; fla' fla' ,is;a uy;d ^ud;r yd�fjhd�" l;r.u& yd fyd,ai� wf,� ksfhda�; uxcq, fiakdkdhl uy;d ^uyck yd�fjhd�" s fy��fmd," �,a.uqj& hk whhs' fl� l,la ;=<� Tjqka w;a lr f.k is�k �hqKqj .ek wfmka Tjqkag iqn me;=�' Lakmalee Hardware in Weli-Ara, Netolpitiya Hardware in Weli-Ara, Netolpitiya ) improve the efficiency of his cement distribution. Well done, keep it up! We wish you all the best in the new chapters of your business. Well done! We're proud of you. We also expect that you will continue to translate your solid commitment to customer service enhancement into concrete action. opened a new hardware shop. Another Holcim Dealer (Saman Stores in Vilgamuwa, Hettipola) provided his shop with a new look and improved conditions. Mahajana Hardware, Hettipola, Vilgamuwa Transport fleet expansion Meanwhile Mr A.H.M. Rizan (Proprietor of Holcim Warehouse in Pottuvil) expanded his transport fleet by purchasing another truck in order to A success story two decades long Mr P. Marikkar began business some 20 years ago and is currently a direct agent of Monaragala Holcim Distribution Partner (Royal Hardware). He has served dealers in Kuda Oya, Wellawaya, Buttala, Okkampitiya and Palwatte, and won their trust and friendship. We wish him all the best. oYl foll b;sydihla we;s id�:l;ajfha l;djla fudKrd., fyd,ais� fnodye�f� yjq,alref.a ^frdah,a yd�fjhd�& Rcq ksfhda�;hd f,i lghq;= lrk mS' u�lald� uy;d ish jHdmdr lghq;= wdr�N lf<a oYl follg fmrhs' Tyq l=vd Th" je,a,jdh" nq;a;," Tlal�ms�h yd me,aj;a; wd� m%foaYj, wf,� ksfhda�;hskag fiajd imhk w;r Tjqkaf.a �Yajdih �kd f.k ;sfnkjd' wms Tyqg iqn m;uq' Saman Stores in Vilgamuwa, Hettipola 38 Holcim Voice 3/06 �l=Kq� m%cdj fyd,ais� fnodye�f� yd wf,� ksfhda�; m%cdj ish md�fNda.l fiajh jvd;a �hqKq ls�ug .;a mshjr s jvd;a Wiia md�fNda.sl fiajdjla i|yd .;a mshjr wm iud.u fukau wm iud.f� jHdmdr yjq,lrejka jk fyd,ai� fnodye�f� ksfhda�; a s uy;ajreka yd wf,� ksfhda�; uy;ajreka ish md�fNda.sl fiajdj wLKavj je� �hqKq ls�ug ��O mshjr .kakjd' jHdmdrh mq�,a ls�u" m%jdyk wxYh mq�,a ls�u" jHdmdr ia:dkh jvd;a iq�iq ;eklg f.k hdu" jHdmdr ia:dkh k�lrKh ls�u f� mshjr w;r m%uqLia:dkh .kakjd' jHdmdr ia:dk ish jHdmdr ia:dkh jvd;a fyd| ia:dkhl je� myiql� iys;j �jD; l<d' fkfgd,ams�h fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; uy;d ^,laud,s yd�fjhd�" je,s wdr" fkfgd,a m s � h& kj jHdmd�l ia:dkhla �jD; l<d' fy��fmd, fyd,ai� wf,� ksfhda�; uy;d ^iuka iafgda�ia" s �,a.uqj" fy��fmd,& ish jHdmdr ia:dkfha myiql� je� �hqKq lr thg kj uqyqKqjrla ,nd �kakd' m%jdyk wxYh fyd,ai� wf,� ksfhda�; ��; t��isxy uy;d s ^p;=r tkagm%hsiia" kqf.af.dv& miq.sh od ish jHdmdr ia : dkhg hdnoj kj ms k a ; dre m%o�Ykd.drhla �jD; l<d' wm iud.f� jHdmdr lghq;=j,g ls%hdld� f,i odhl jk Tyq fyd,ais� fmof�re isfuka;s u� oyila muK udislj wf,� lrkjd' ;j o fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; wkqr uy;d ^wkqr yd�fjhd�" je,a,jdh& ish jHdmdrh mq�,a l<d' fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; c.;a jks.iQ�h uy;d ^jks.iQ�h wef.%da fl�l,aia" we;s,sjej& f� w;r ta' t�' t�' �idka uy;d ^fmd;=�,a fyd,ais� f;d. .nvdf� ys�lre& kj g%la r:hla ,nd f.k ish m%jdyk wxYh mq�,a l<d' �YsIaghs" huq ;j;a b��hg Tn ieuf.a jHdmdrj, kj m��f�o i|yd wms Tng iqn m;uq' Tf� md�fNda.sl fiajdj wLKavj je� �hqKq ls�u i|yd Tn ;=< we;s lem�u b��fha�;a fufia ls%hdjg kxjd� hehs wm n,dfmdfrd;a;= fjkjd' Holcim Warehouse in Pottuvil New but doing well We welcome two new Holcim Dealers who joined us recently. They are Holcim Dealer Mr K.K. Lasith (Matara Hardware, Kataragama) and Holcim Dealer Mr Manjula Senanayake (Mahajana Hardware, Hettipola, Vilgamuwa). We congratulate on them on their rapid success. Matara Hardware, Kataragama fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 39 Sales Community An award from India Rapid progress continues Holcim Warehouse in Pottuvil, launched in January 2005, registered a rapid progress after it was relocated in Pottuvil town in early 2006. Its secret of success is its proprietor's dedicated commitment of customer service and its success ride continues. A Holcim Dealer received an Award from India Holcim Dealer Mr U. Withanage Navitigala (Withanage Navitigala Enterprises & Hardware, Anamaduwa) was recently awarded with "Baratha Honour Award", in recognition for his immense contribution to social service. Among the distinguished guests who graced this ceremony held in New Delhi, India, were Hon Sri Priyaranjan Dasman (Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Broadcasting in India) and Hon Piyasena Gamage (Minister of Vocational Training). Mr Navitigala, who had earlier received Deshakeerthi Award, is reputed philanthropist and a writer. We are proud to have such a reputed personality as a Holcim Dealer. We congratulate him on his achievement and wish him all the best for his future social service endeavors. Those who contributed to the success of Holcim Warehouse in Pottuvil include (from left) Messrs M. Vinayagamoorthy (Sales Representative), A.H.M. Rizan (Proprietor of Holcim Warehouse in Pottuvil) and Deshapriya Fernando (Area Sales Officer, Monaragala & Ampara districts) ch oo kexjQ Tng rka yd iudkh ld,h iq j nr fohla Wfoid ta Yla ; s h Tn`'o@ kj ks u ejq � fyd,a i s � y~hs /�foka f ka ld,h ujhs ;d,hlg �ks i dg yeu�gu iq m s � hg fyg �kg''' iq f m�nr w;s k a lr iq m s � lr .= j ka ;r wLKav iS>% m%.;shla 2006 jir uq,� fmd;=�,a fyd,ais� f;d. .nvdj fmd;=�,a k.rfha ia:dms; l< miq iS>% m%.;shla fmkakq� l<d' tys ys�lre �idka uy;d md�fNda.sl fiajdj i|yd �� f,i lem�u f� m%.;shg uQ,sl f,i odhl jqkd' �ia � ; luhs fy, orejka ne� yeu ;eku jecfUkjd fyd,a i s � y~hs ku /ka � fj pdkaokS �rr;ak �' ta ' wd�hj�Ok iy ifyda o rfhda " Y% d jia ; s m q r - wkq r dOmq r 40 Holcim Voice 3/06 �l=Kq� m%cdj fyd,ai� wf,� ksfhda�; uy;aufhl= bka�hdf� oS i�udkhg md;% fjhs s bka�hdfjka i�udkhla fyd,ai� wf,� ksfhda�; hQ' �;dkf.a kd��., s uy;d ^�;dkf.a kd��., tkag�m%hsiia weka� yd�fjhd�& bka � hdf� Ndr; f.!rj i�udkfhka ms � � ,enq j d' iudc fia j d lghq;=j,g Tyqf.ka ,enqKq odhl;ajh f� i�udkh i|yd fya;= jqkd' bka�hdf� mej;s i�udk Wf<,g iyNd.s jQ wdrd�;hska w;r .re Y%S m%shrxcka oiauka uy;d ^bka�h .=jka��,s f;dr;=re yd md�,sf�ka;= lghq;= ms<sn| wud;H& yd .re mshfiak .uf.a uy;d ^Y%S ,xldf� jD;a;Sh mqyqKq wud;H& lemS fmkqkd' �ka fmr foaY Yla;s i�udkfhka ms�� ,o kd��., uy;d m%lg iudc fiajlfhla fuka u f,aLlfhla' iudcfha m%uqL p�;hla jk Tyq fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�;fhla �u wmg wdv�nrhla' Tyqf.a f� ch.%yKhg wms iqn m;uq' A happy wedded life Holcim Dealer Mr Chamil (Jayalath Hardware, Weeraketiya) married Miss Senani on 1 November 2006. Son of Kochchikade Holcim Dealer (Annet Hardware, Kochchikade) stepped into married life recently. Let's wish them a journey of happiness in this new chapter of their life. i;=�ka ms� hq. ��hlg iqn me;=� fyd,ai� wf,� ksfhda�; pd�,a uy;d ^ch,;a yd�fjhd�" �rle�h& s 2006 fkdje�n� 1 �k fiakdks fuk�h iu. hq. ��hg t<Uqkd' fld��lf� fyd,a i s � wf,� ks f hda � ;f.a ^wek� yd�fjhd�" fld��lf�& mq;kqjka miq.shod hq. ��hg t<Uqkd' i;=�ka ms� �jdy ��;hla i|yd wms Tjqkag iqn m;uq' Jayalath Hardware, Weeraketiya Marriage A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. Mignon McLaughlin Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate. Barnett R. Brickner Annet Hardware, Kochchikade fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 41 Sales Community Holcim Distributor further cements relationship with employees Holcim Distributor Mr M.I.M. Mahir (Mahir Hardware, Darga Town) organized a trip for his employees to Leisureworld Park and then hosted a dinner at Hotel Araliya in Aluthgama. This outing further cemented his relationship with employees. Holcim Area Sales Officer Mr D.D. Chandana played a key role in this relationship building exercise. A good example to us all A Holcim Dealer who continues to contribute to social welfare of his area Continuing his contribution to raise the quality of life of the underprivileged communities, Holcim Dealer Mr Mahendra Liyanage (Liyanage Enterprises, Matara) spent over Rs 100,000 to construct a roof and paint the walls of the only special education unit in Akmeemana Educational Zone. Located in Vidyarthodaya Maha Vidyalaya in Galle, this unit has two teachers and 15 differently-abled children. Meanwhile, Mr Liyanage maintains a monthly scholarship scheme for the underprivileged children in the area. While appreciating his social service, specially for the benefit of children, let's wish him all the best on his exemplary work. We are proud to have such a business partner. ld�h uKav,h iu. in|;djh ;j;a ;yjqre lr .kS fyd,ais� fnodye�f� ksfhda�; t�' whs' t�' uyS� uy;d ^uyS� yd�fjhd�" o�.d k.rh& ish ld�h uKav,h i|yd f,I�j�,a� WoHdkfha �fkdao pd�ldjla yd w�;a.u wr,sh fydag,fha fNdack ix.%yhla ix�Odkh l<d' fyd,ais� m%dfoaYSh �l=Kq� ks<Od� �' �' pkaok uy;d f� i|yd odhl jqkd' tluq;= � fldams okaie,la mj;ajhs miq.sh jif� fmdfidka fmdfydh ks�;slr f.k l=reKE., fyd,ais� f;d. .nvdj yd iSiaflama wdh;kh fldams okaie,la ix�Odkh l<d' l=reKE.," jd�hfmd<" fmd,a.yfj," uykqjr yd lE.,a, jeks m%foaYj, fyd,ais� fnodye�f� yd wf,� ksfhda�; uy;ajreka f� mqKH lghq;a;g odhl jqKd' Tjqkaf.a f� msxlu wm ieug wdo�Yhla' United in a noble coffee affair Kurunegala Holcim Warehouse and Seascape jointly organized a coffee dansela in June 2006 in commemoration of the Poson Full Moon Poya Day. Holcim Distributors and Dealers from areas such as Kurunegala, Wariyapola, Polgahawela Kandy and Kegalle contributed this noble effort. We appreciate this united effort on a noble cause. 42 Holcim Voice 3/06 �l=Kq� m%cdj fyd,ai� wf,� ksfhda�; uyf;l= ish iudc fiajd lghq;= �.gu lrf.k hhs s wm ieug wdo�Yhla neka�ia rK�r fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; ufyaJ� ,shkf.a uy;d ^,s h kf.a tka g m% h s i ia " ud;r& wvq wdodh�,dNS m%cdf� �jk ;;a;ajh k.d isgq�u i|yd ksrka;rfhka ��O mshjr .kakjd' miq.shod wla�uk wOHdmk l,dmfha msys� tlu �fYaI wOHdmk tallh i|yd jy<la b�l�u yd tys �;a;s mska;dre ls�u i|yd Tyq remsh,a ,CIhl uqo,la jeh l<d' .d,af,a �oHd�f:daoh ��yf,a msysgd we;s f� tallfha fjkia oCI;dj,ska iuka�; orejka myf<dia fofkl= wOHdmkh ,nkjd' rf� wkd.;h Ndr .ekSug is�k ore mrmqrg wjOdkh fhduq lr�ka iudc fiajhg odhl jk ,shkf.a uy;dg iqn m;�ka wm Tyqf.a jevlghq;= b��fha � ;j;a id�:l f�jdhs iqn m;uq' fujeks jHdmdr yjq,alrejl= iu. jevlghq;= ls�u wmg wdv�nrhla' f� w;r ,shkf.a uy;d wvq wdodh�,dNS mjq , a j , orejka i|yd udis l Ys I HdOdr jevigykla o mj;ajdf.k hkjd' "reyqfKa uydl�" hk �reodj,sfhka y�kajkq ,enQ neka�ia rK�r 1906-04-13 �k ud;r �ia;llfha ylauk k� l=vd .f� Wm; s% a ,e�h' Tyqf.a foudmshka jQfha .uf.a wkaodhia wmamqyd� iy fodak .sudrd rK�r lel=fKafj, yd�fkah' foudmsfhda Tyqg is�fiak hk ku ;enQy' mqx� is�fiak ylauk msy� fldx., ��y, yd fmd,al�ms�fha fuf;da�ia; s s ��y, hk ��y,a folska uQ,sl wOHdmkh ,e�h' wk;=rej ish uduKa�h jQ lel=fKafj, bkao.=;a; ys�hkaf.a w�m;S;ajfhka mej;s mdk�f� j,afmd, ioaO�fudaoh ms�fjfKa;a" ysiaie,af,a {dfKdaoh ys�hkaf.a w�m;S;ajfhka mej;s n,.,af,a iriaj;S ms�fjfKa;a Wiia wOHdmkh ,e�h' ft;sydisl ud,s.d�, nq;a;, k.rfha isg rK�r l�hd b;d �.=l,la "l�ir" k�ka ckm%sh l� i�rd m< lf<ah' "l� wudj" "ldkaou" "id<sh wfYdalud,d"" "nq� ydduq�refjda" yd "rK�u" Tyqf.a ldjH .%k: w;r fjhs' Tyqf.a "rK�u" k� moH a .%k:fhka .;a "ud,s;" me�fm, jir .Kkdjla w'fmd'i iudkH fm< a S �Nd.fha idys;H fm< fmd;g we;=�j ;s�Ks' ylauk hk .u m%io�hg s a m;a jQfha rK�r l�hd ksidhs' ys�jk l� lSf� uy;a oCI;djhla Wreu lrf.k is� rK�r l�hd Okh n,h l=,h wd�fhka wyxldrj w�ysxilhka fm� yeug ks�oh f,i myr .eiQ t�;r mqoa.,fhl= f,i m%isoa�hg m;aj is�fhah' neka�ia rK�r l�hd 1972-03-13 �k ud;r uyd frdayf,a � wNdjm%dma; �h' t�' t�' ufkdaca k,sko a lsf,da�gr 15 la muK �r .sh �h ud,s.d�, mqo�ug we;=� �h yel' fuys we;s �fYaI;ajh jkafka Wi w� 34 la yd Wrysia w;r m<, w� 10 la o jk �jeka; ffY,uh nqoaO m%;sud jykafiahs' foaYm%sh m%kdka� fudKrd.,$w�mdr �ia;%sla m%dfoaYSh �l=Kq� ks<Od� kj.;af;a.u ls�ue�hdf� �'�' iafgda�ia w�m;s �x.s� nxvd uy;df.a mq;Kqjka' fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 43 Construction A key industrial customer of our company Sanken Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Sanken Lanka (Pvt) Ltd is a key customer of our company, Holcim (Lanka) Ltd. Sanken Lanka possesses the M1 Grade Contact details Name : Sanken Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Head Office: No. 295 Madampitiya Road, Colombo 14. T.P. 2522 939, 2522 941, 2522 944 Fax: 2522 942 E mail: email@example.com Website: www.sankenlanka.com Batching Plant: No. 366 Oliyamulla, Peliyagoda. T.P/ Fax: 2934 903, 2934 904, 2934 905 Hotlines: 072 2234 370, 072 2251 892 E mail: firstname.lastname@example.com certification of the Institute of Construction Training & Development (ICTAD) and is among the country's highest ranked construction companies. This profile covers the company in general with a special focus on its readymix concrete business. Sanken Lanka's service to the construction industry covers a wide range, including construction contracts, design & built contracts, property development, construction feasibility, project management, hiring of scaffolding, and hiring & leasing of machinery, and of course, readymix concrete! The company's roots trace back to 1977 when Mitsui Construction Company of Japan opened a branch office in Colombo. In May 1984, a company by the name Mitsui Construction Company Lanka (Pvt) Ltd was incorporated under FIAC authorization to undertake civil and building construction work. This was extended in December 1985, to include the leasing and hiring of industrial equipment. In April 1988, Mitsui Construction Company Lanka (Pvt) Limited changed its name to Sanken Lanka (Pvt) Limited. In March 1991, Sanken Lanka's readymix chapter began as a pioneer in the trade. 44 Holcim Voice 3/06 Construction Thanks to a core staff of about 300, the company is geared to deliver the best. The team is blessed with right guidance and leadership from the Board of Directors, comprising Mr Mahen , Weerasekara (Chairman) and Managing Directors, Messrs Ranjith Gunatileka and Yosuke Tahare. The company produces readymix concrete of both standard mixes (from Grade 10 to Grade 50) and special mixes to meet the customer requirements. It uses only high quality raw materials with utmost care on quality. For example, only cement conforming to requirements of BS12 is used and cement is obtained only from registered suppliers. Besides, manufacturer's certificate is checked for each vessel and the quality is tested in an independent laboratory once in 6 months. The cement thus obtained is stored in moistureprotected silos until used for readymix concrete making. The company is well equipped to deliver a quality service to the customers. Each of the two concrete batching plants has an output capacity of 60m of concrete 2 The company has provided readymix concrete for over 100 construction projects, which include many prominent ones such as the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, JAIC Hilton Tower, HNB Tower, Majestic City Complex, Merchant Tower, Hyde Park Residencies, Japanese School, Arpimall in Battaramulla, Toyota Plaza and House of Fashion. firstname.lastname@example.com per hour. The storage capacity for cement is 350 tons; for coarse aggregate, 900 cubes; for fine aggregate, 900 cubes; and for water, 100,000 liters. All testing is carried out in a fully equipped in-house testing laboratory. Moreover, the company's fleet of vehicles include 25 truck mixers, 2 cement carriers, 2 water bowsers and 4 mobile pump cars. fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 45 b�ls�� fCIa;%h b�ls�� fCIa;%h yd ine� wfma m%uqL md�fNda.sl idud�lfhla ikaflka ,xld ^mqoa.,sl& iud.u ikaflka ,xld ^mqoa.,sl& iud.u hkq b�ls�� fCIa ; % h yd ine� wfma m% u q L md�fNda . s l idud�lfhla ' b�ls � � mq y q K q yd ixj�Ok wdh;kfha ^blagE�& t� 1 fY%aKsfha iy;slh ys� f� iud.u Y%S ,xldf� m%uqL;u b�ls�� iud.� w;�ka tlla f,i ye�ka � h yels h s ' ikaflka ,xld iud.u .ek m< flfrk f� ,smsfha � Tjqkaf.a �Y%s; fldkal%S� jHdmdrh .ek je� wjOdkhla fhduq flfrkjd' �Y% s ; fldka l % S � " b�ls � � fldka ; % d ;a " ks�udKlrK yd b�ls�� fldka;%d;a" foam< ixj�Okh" jHdmD;s l<uKdlrKh" hkaf;%damlrK iemhSu wd� b�ls�� fCIa;%fha ��O fCIa;% /il f� ikaflka ,xld iud.u kshqla; � is�kjd' 1977 � cmdkfha ��iq h s b�ls � � iud.u is h YdLd ld�hd,hla fld<U � �jD; ls � u ola j d f� ika f lka iud.f� b;s y dih �j hkjd' f� iud.u 1988 � ika f lka ,xld ^mq o a . ,s l & iud.u hk k�ka ia : dms ; flreKd' ;=kaishhlg w�l ikaflka ,xld .kakjd' ksoiqkla f,i Tjqka isfuka;s ,nd .kafka ,shdm�x� iemhq�lrejkaf.ka muKhs' ;j o iEu f;d.hla i|yd u ksIamdolhdf.a iy;slh m�CId lrk w;r .=Kd;aul ;;a;jh a ;yjqre ls�u i|yd udi yhlg jrla iajd�k ridhkd.drhl � m�CIdjg ,la lrkjd' md�fNda.sl m%cdjg Wiia fiajdjla iemhSu i|yd Yla;sh yd i�m;a f� iud.u i;= fjkjd' �Y%s; fldkal%S� ksIamdokh lrk jev�� folla" iqrCIs; f,i wuq�jH �Yd, f;d. .nvd ls�ug myiql�" k�k ridhkd.dr myiql� yd fldkal%S� �Y%K g%la 25la f� w;r fjkjd' f� jk�g ika f lka ,xld iud.u b�ls � � jHdmD;s is h hlg w�l .Kklg �Y% s ; lKa v dhug tys wOHCI uKa v ,fhka ukd u. fmka�ula ,efnkjd' f� ukd ixfhda c kh iud.f� id�:l;a j fha ryi f,i y�ka j d �h yels h s ' ikaflka ,xld iud.u 10 isg 50 fY%aKsh olajd mrdifha �Y%s; fldkal%S� ksIamdokh lrkjd' f� i|yd Tjqka Wiia ;;a;ajfha wuq�jH muKla Nd�;d ls�ug j. n,d 46 Holcim Voice 3/06 b�ls�� fCIa;%h Taking new knowledge to the industry The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) celebrated its hundredth anniversary in the year 2006. As part of its centenary celebrations, the IESL organized an international seminar at the BMICH in Colombo on 20 and 21 October 2006. The seminar comprised three sessions: New Trends in Concrete Construction, Application of Modern Technology for Development, and Electricity for Sustainable Development. Our company acted as the strategic partner to the first session. For the first session, Professor Priyan Dias of Moratuwa University delivered the keynote address on "New materials for concrete". Dr Anura Nanayakkara, Dr Milroy Perera and Eng Daya Mallawarachchi were the resource personnel for this session. A large number of engineers and a top-level delegation of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE UK) were present at the occasion. The event facilitated the dissemination of knowledge on new trends in concrete technology in the construction industry, and further cemented our close relationship with the engineering community. email@example.com fldka l % S � imhd ;s f nkjd' iq . ;odi .Dyia ; lS % v dx.Kh" chs l a ys , a g ka gj�" t�'tka ' �' gj�" uecia � la is � ixlS � Kh" u�pka � gj�" yhs � mdla fris v ka i S i a " n;a ; ruq , a f ,a wdms f uda , a fj<| ixlS � Kh" fgdfhda g d ma , did yd yjq i a T*a *eIka f� w;r m% u q L ks o iq k a fjkjd' kj �kqu b�ls�� fCIa;hg f.k hEu % f� jif�� Y%S ,xld bx�fkare wdh;kh ish ishjk ixj;airh ieurejd' f� ieure�j, fldgila f,i ta wdh;kh 2006 Tlaf;da�n� 20 yd 21 fo�k wka;�cd;sl iuq�jla meje;ajQjd' f� iuq�j m%Odk ieisjdr ;=klska iuka�; jqKd' tk� fldkal%S� b�ls�� ms<sn| kj m%jK;d" k�k ;dCIKh ixj�Okh i|yd fhdod .ekSu" yd ;sridr ixj�Okh i|yd ��,s n,h k� jqKd' wm iud.u m<uq ieish i|yd odhl;ajh ,nd �kakd' fldkal%S� fCI;%fha kj m%jK;d ms<sn| �kqu fnod �ug f� jevigyk odhl jqKd' Bg wu;rj th bx�fkare m%cdj yd wm iud.u w;r we;s in|;djh ;j;a ;yjqre ls�ug odhl �u jeo.;a' fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 47 Construction Trust on Holcim cement Use the right cement for the right application. This is the modern concept we introduced to Sri Lanka, ending the OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) era, where one cement � namely OPC � is used for all types of construction applications. This concept of using single cement for all applications has been long bygone in most parts of the world, especially in developed countries. Widespread realization of the Two instances of people's trust on Holcim cement importance of using the right cement for the right application has fuelled the success and growth of Holcim cement. Out of a multitude of instances on the trust on Holcim cement, we highlight today two instances. Holcim Dealer Mr Dharmaratne Herath and Mrs Tikiri Kumarihami (Janatha Concrete Works, Buttala) have successfully developed their business for over 20 years. They produce a wide range of pre-cast concrete products, including columns, cylinders, flowerpots and other ornamental items. A key secret of their success is their solid commitment to the quality of their products and customer service. To ensure the quality of their products, they have placed trust on Holcim cement. Meanwhile, Holcim Dealer Mr Prathapasinghe (Prathapasinghe Hardware, Wellawaya) trusted Holcim cement for building his own house. Janatha Concrete Works, Buttala 48 Holcim Voice 3/06 b�ls�� fCIa;%h fyd,ais� isfuka;s flfrys ck;d �Yajdih ms<sn| ksoiqka folla fyd,ais� isfuka;s �Yajdihs "ta ta jevg ta ta isfuka;s Nd�;d lrkak "' ��O b�ls�� i|yd tl isfuka;s j�.hla ^tk� idudkH fmda�,ka� isfuka;s fyj;a �' mS' is' isfuka;s& Nd�;d l< hq.h ksud lr�ka wm iud.u isfuka;s ms<n| f� k�k ixl,amh s Y%S ,xldjg y�kajd �kakd' ��O b�ls�� j�. i|yd tl isfuka;shla Nd�;d ls�u f,dj mqrdu ^�fYaIfhka ixj��; rgj,& h,a mek.sh ixl,amhla' "ta ta jevg ta ta is f uka ; s " Nd�;d ls � f� jeo.;a l u ck;dj wjfnda O lr .ekS u ;a iu. fyd,a i s � is f uka ; s wLKa v j�Okhla fmka k q � lrkjd' fyd,a i s � is f uka ; s ms < s n | ck;d �Ya j dih ms < s � Uq lrk ks o iq k a /ila w;= � ka wm wo ks o iq k a folla b��m;a lrkjd' f� w;r fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; m%;dmisxy uy;d ^m%;dmisxy yd�fjhd�" je,a,jdh& ish ksji b�ls�u i|yd fyd,ais� isfuka;s flfrys mQ�K �Yajdih ;enqjd' fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; O�ur;ak fyar;a uy;d yd �ls� l=ud�yd� uy;a�h ^ck;d fldkal%S� j�laia" nq;a;,& �ka oYl folla ;siafia ish jHdmdrh id�:l f,i f.dv k.d f.k ;sfnkjd' fmr ks� fldkal%S� l=�Kq" is,skavr" u,a fmda��" �r� wd� ��O fmr ks� fldkal%S� ksIamdok iE�f� Tjqka fh� is�kjd' ish ksIamdokj, .=Kd;aul ;;a;ajh yd Wiia md�fNda.sl fiajdjla .ek Tjqka ;=< we;s �� lem�u Tjqkf.a jHdmdr id�:l;ajfha a ryi f,i y�kajkakg mq�jka' ta ksid Tjqka fyd,ais� isfuka;s flfrys �Yajdih ;nd ;sfnkjd' jeo.;alu( foaYSh foa w.h�ka ,la � mq;=kaf.a Y%uh yd W;aidyh u; fkd�rk kduhl ux fmf;a is�k "fyd,ai�" kdufha fuf;la wd ��> b;sydifha s m%;dmj;a uyd i�Pdhkdj fo�� ms<fj;aj,g ;sridr �i�u "fyd,ai�" s s kdufha wdl�YKSh u; �i�u i�ia;rd;aulj b��m;a lr f,djgu y�kajd�u' rdcH wdh;khlg ue�y;a fkd� m%uqLj uyd "iqkd�h" wNshi� �jeka;j b��m;a � iqkd� .e� ksjdi myiql� iys;j b�lr � Ndrls�u ioaoka; l=,fha uyd msxluls' �ksi;a nf� wre; f;are� .;a fyd,ai� ld�hh uKav,fha �jeka; W;aidyfha m%;M,h f,i fyd,ai� s s s .�udk b��h' ��O orejkaf.a l=i,;d w.h�ka ms� keuqkq YsIH;aj yd YsIHdOdro ksrka;rfhka wm yd ne�kq fyd,ai� y~ i�rdjgo uu fufia m%Kduh s mqo lr�' yrj;a hula ,nkg we;s tlu �i�u k� fyd,ais� muKs' pdkaokS �rr;ak foaYh foa we.ehSug ,la jQ iqm� n,j;d S s fyd,ais� kug Wmydr''! �kh ( 2006 Tlaf;da�n� ui 10 jk �k w�yrejdod ia:dkh ( wkqrdOmqr md� .d��kaia fydag,h f�,dj ( rd;%S 7' 00 g muK �'ta' wd�hj�Ok iy ifydaorfhda House of Holcim Dealer Mr Prathapasinghe (Prathapasinghe Hardware, Wellawaya) Y%djia;mr s q wkqrdOmqr fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 49 Construction Holcim Pedereru cement creates history Having achieved the biggest ever portfolio share, Holcim Pedereru cement continues its upward trend as a result of a well-integrated communication campaign embracing both internal and external stakeholders. Holcim Pedereru cement is a flier and continues to cement its success story. It created history by registering the biggest portfolio share as the year 2006 ended and is currently enjoying a healthy upward trend. This success story is a result of our integrated communication, embracing both internal and external stakeholders. Houses our employees have constructed using Holcim Pedereru cement. Enhanced communication paves the way for remarkable growth of Holcim Pedereru cement quality cement, complying with the Sri Lanka Standard SLS515:2003 for masonry cement, offers a host of benefits to house builders and masons as well as the society in general. Holcim Pedereru cement helps house builders to build their dream home. This mason-friendly cement also makes masons' life easier. firstname.lastname@example.com Holcim Pedereru cement is the country's only cement specifically manufactured for wall building and plastering. This high 50 Holcim Voice 3/06 b�ls�� fCIa;%h ukd ikaksf�ok jevigykla ksid fyd,ais� fmof�re isfuka;s jd�;djla ;nhs fyd,ais� fmof�re isfuka;s jd�;d.; m%.;shla w;alr .kS fyd,ai� fmof�re isfuka;s b;d by< m%.;shla s w;alr .ks�ka is�kjd' 2006 jir wjidkfha � fyd,a i s � fmof�re is f uka ; s fuf;la jd�;d.; by<u fyd,ais� fmof�re m%;sY;h jd�;d l<d' ndysr fukau wNHka;r md�Yjlrejka wruqKq lr .;a ukd f,i wkql,kh l< ikaksf�ok jevigyk f� id�:l;ajhg uQ,l fya;j jqkd' s = fyd,ais� fmof�re isfuka;s hkq �;a;s b�ls�u yd lmrdrej i|yd u ksIamd�; Y%S ,xldf� tlu isfuka;s j�.hhs' fuh fmof�re isfuka;s i|yd jk SLS 515: 2003 m%�;shg wkql+,j fjkjd' fyd,ais� fmof�re isfuka;s ,lajeis ck;djf.a isysk ksjyk ienE lr .ekSug odhl jkjd" fmof�re uy;a j reka f .a jevlghq ; = myiq lrkjd' w.kd lmrdrejlg fyd,ais� fmof�re lmrdrejg yqKq �fk;a ke;s" nodufha yqKq we;af;;a ke;s tlu isfuka;sh fyd,ais� fmof�re' yq K q j ,g hk �hou;a b;s � hs ' md���fha � w;mh mef,ka k ;a kE' �;a ; s fnd,a fjka f k;a kE' nodu fyd|g wef,k ks i d kdia ; s h wvq h s ' ;= k S lmrdrej ks i d je� �;a ; s m% u dKhla lmrdre lrka k ;a mq � jka ' je� f�,djla j;= r rojd .ka k d f,i ks m ojd we;s ne�ka is f uka ; s m% ; s l % s h dj ukdj is � fjhs ' tu ks i d f�,S f �� yq , x b�hEu wju lr we;' fyd,a i s � fmof�re is f uka ; s wxY= b;du is h q � ks i d" fyd�ka is � jk is f uka ; s m% ; s l % s h djka ks i d;a " f�,S f uka miq Yla;su;a ne�ulg fyd,ais� fmof�re fyd| Yla;su;a ne�ula" �;a;shla n�kjdk� wdhs l;d folla kE' ta fyd,ai� fmof�re isfuka;sfhkau ;uhs' s ng� jf.a iq u q � hs ^�Y% ls � u b;d myiq h s & ta ksid .fvd,a u; fyd| me;s� hdula we;' je� me;s � hEu ks i d is h � l= i a ; = r j,g noduh fyd�ka ldj�hs ' tuks i d je� nka O k Yla ; s h la ,nd fohs ' wk�> �;a ; s b�ls � ula ,nd fohs ' �;a;shg j;=r Wrd .ekSu wju ne�ka �;a;s fnd,a�u wju f�' ^�.=l,a mj;shs& j;= r Wrd .ekS u wju �u yd ,d meyefhka hq l a ; �u ks i d ;S k a ; .Ef�� je� jdis w;a fjhs ' fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 51 Future Generation Bright children Children of our Dealers excel in many areas and today we highlight three bright children. Ralani Edirisinghe, daughter of Holcim Dealer Mr Vijitha Edirisinghe (Chatura Enterprises, Nugegoda), launched a book in Colombo on 11 October 2006. She presented the first copy to Mrs M.P.S.E. Jayathilake, Principal, Anula Vidyalaya. She is a student of Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda. Pathima Shazna Isthikar (Peras Complex, Wellawaya) won a Merit Award at all-island Painting contest "Silver Paintings 2006". She studies at St Mary's Convent, Matara. Kavisha Wijesuriya, son of Holcim Dealer (Pannila Hardware, Boralasgamuwa), is skilled in singing. He performed at Youth Center, Maharagama on 13 October We wish them all well. 2006. He is 7 years old and studies at Issipathana College, Colombo. He learns music under Mr Amarasiri Pieris. Achievements of children of our Distributors and Dealers Happy birthday Kavya Tharushi, daughter of Holcim Dealer in Dankotuwa (Laksevena Hardware, Dankotuwa) (CB1) celebrated her first birthday recently. We wish her a happy birthday. Little Kavya with a dummy pack iqn Wmka �khla f�jd oxfldgqj fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; uy;df.a ^,lafijK yd�fjhd�" oxfldgqj& �hKsh jk ldjHd ;reIs �hKsh miq.sh od m<uq Wmka �kh ieurejd' wms wehg iqn m;uq' Kavisha Wijesuriya 52 Holcim Voice 3/06 wkd.; mrmqr wfma fnodye�f� yd wf,�ksfhda�; m%cdf� ore ��hkaf.a oial� �ma;su;a ore oe�fhda Scholarships for daughters of two employees H.D.T. Evanthika Hapuarachchi (H.D. Rodney of Puttalam plant) and R.A.T. Danusha Ratnayake (R.A. Ratnayake of Aruwakkaru quarry) are this year's recipients of the scholarships under the Holcim Lanka Executive Officers Association Scholarship Scheme for the university education of employees of our company. Since the year 2005, Holcim Lanka Executive Officers Association annually awards two scholarships to children of our permanent employees for their university education. Each recipient receives a monthly allowance of Rs 2500, subject to a maximum of ten monthly installments per an academic year. This award is in addition to any other award the student receives, such as Mahapola scholarship. The selection of the recipients is carried out by the board of Trustees of Holcim Executive Officers' Association Scholarship fund based on the criteria set out in the Association's Scholarship Fund Policy. email@example.com without loss of Pathima Shazna Isthikar wm wf,� ksfhda�; m%cdf� ore mrmqr w;r ��O oCI;d we;s ore ��hka /ila is�kjd' wm wo tjeks ;sfofkla .ek �ia;r b��m;a lrkjd' fyd,ais� wf,� ksfhda�; ��; t��isxy uy;df.a ^p;=r tkagm%hsiia" kqf.af.dv& �hKsh jk r,ks t��isxy �j 2006 Tlaf;da�n� 11 �k fld<U � fmd;la t<s �lajQjd' wkq,d ��yf,a ��y,am;sksh jk t�' mS' tia' B' ch;s,l uy;a�hg weh fuys uq,a msgm; ms<s.ekajQjd' r,ks wkq,d ��yf,a wOHdmkh ,nkjd' md;sud Idiakd bia;ld� �j ^fmria l�maf,lai"a s je,a,jdh& "ߧ is;a;� 2006" keue;s �m jHdma; �;% ;r�dj,sfha � l=i,;d i�udkhla �kd .;a;d' weh ud;r Ydka; f�� lkHdrdufha bf.kqu ,nkjd' fndr,eia . uq j fyd,a i s � wf,� ks f hda � ; uy;df.a ^mkaks, yd�fjhd�" fndr,eia.uqj& mq;a l�I �f�iQ�h mq;d .dhkhg wdihs' ta jf.au oCIhs' Tyq 2006 Tlaf;da�n� 13 jk �k uyr.u ;reK fiajd iNd Y%jKd.drfha � m%ix.hla meje;ajQjd' fld<U bism;k ��yf,a bf.kqu ,nk l�I" wuris� mS�ia uy;d hgf;a ix.S;h yodrkjd' wm f� �ma;su;a ore ��hkag iqn m;uq' Success Success consists of going from failure to failure enthusiasm. Winston Churchill Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it. Author Unknown Success will never be a big step in the future, success is a small step taken just now. Jonatan Martensson wfma fiajl uy;ajreka fofofkl=f.a �hKshkag YsIH;aj fyd,ais� �Odhl ks<Od� ix.uh jd�Isl ms�kuk YsIH;aj fol fujr tjka;sld ymqwdr�� yd okQId r;akdhl hk ��hkag ys� jqkd' wm iud.f� fiajl uy;au uy;a�kaf.a ore ��hkaf.a iri� wOHdmkh i|yd f� YsIH;aj ms�kukjd' 2005 jif� isg jd�Islj ms�kuk f� YsIH;ajh hgf;a wOHhk jirlg Wm�u jdr 10lg hg;aj re' 2500l udisl jd�lhla YsIH;aj ,dNsfhl=g ,efnkjd' fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 53 Future Generation Paintings /is;a;� Forest Shihan Chamikara, Punchi Kekulu Children's Society Wanathawilluwa jkdka;rh Butterflies Chatuki Divanjana, St Mary's Girl's School, Chilaw (Nilmini Hardware, Anawilundawa) iuk< hd�fjda Ysydka pd�lr mqx� lel=� <ud iudch" jkd;�,a�j p;=ls �jdxckd" 3 iS" idka; u�hd nd,sld ��y," y,dj; ^ks,a�Ks yd�fjhd�" wk��kaodj& Mother's love Pamodana Wijewantha, Grade 4, Richmond College, Galle (Wijewantha Stores, Kahaduwa) u� fifkyi Our village Vishmi Vinodani Wijeratne, St Anthony's Girl's School, Katugastota (Vijaya Hardware Stores, Warellagama) wfma .u mfudaok �f�j;a;" 4 fY%aKsh" ��uka� ��y," .d,a, ^�f�jka; iafgda�ia" ly�j& �Ya� �fkdaokS �f�r;ak" Ydka; wkaf;daks nd,sld �oHd,h" lgq.iaf;dg ^�ch yd�fjhd� iafgda�ia" je/,a,.u& 54 Holcim Voice 3/06 wkd.; mrmqr Flowers Stefni Starliyan 7C, Loyala College u,a fudai;rhla a River Kalindu Misalitha Gamlath, Dharmapala Primary School, Ehaliyagoda (Lassahena Traders, Ehaliyagoda) .�la iafgmaks iagd�,shka" 7iS" f,dfhda,d ��y, l,s� �i,s; .�,;a" O�umd, m%d:�l �oHd,h" weye,shf.dv ^,iaifyak f�%v�ia" weye,shf.dv& Our home Pasindu Mihisara, 4 years, Sigma Pre-School, Matugama (Dharmadasa Stores, Welipenna) wfma f.or Our village Pranidi Kavishka, Vidyananda Vidyalaya, Udugama (W.P.G. Hardware & Grocery, Udugama) wfma .u �' �' mis� �ysir" is.aud fmr mdi," u;=.u ^O�uodi iafgda�ia" je,smekak& v�'mS'�' m%ks� lKsYald" 4 jir" .d$�oHdkkao �oHd,h ^v�'mS'�' yd�fjhd� weka� f.%di�ia" Wvq.u" .d,a,& fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 55 Apple, sun & flower Thiruni Linara, LKG, International School, Kochchikade (Leela Trade Center, Madampe) wem,a" br iy u,la Collecting water Anne Shehara Fernando, 5C (Heshan Hardware, Nainamadama) j;=r tl;= lrkjd ;sreKs ,skdrd" t,a'fla'� cd;Hka;r mdi," fld��lf� ^,S,d f�%� fikag�" kjk.rh" udo�fm& wEka fIydrd m%kdka�" tia'�'� 5 iS ^fyaIdka yd�fjhd�" khskuvu& A procession Randil Silva, Primary 2Q, Asian International School (S.T.A. Silva Hardware, Wattala) fmryerla My garden Salika Prasadini, Yudaganawa Primary School (Gunaratne Hardware, Buttala) uf.a u,a j;a; rka�,a is,ajd" wdishdkq cd;Hka;r mdi, ^tia'�'ta' is,ajd yd�fjhd�" j;a;,& id,sld m%id�ks" 3 fY%aKsh" hqo.kdj lKsgq ��y, ^.=Kr;ak yd�fjhd�" nq;a;,& 56 Holcim Voice 3/06 My teacher Ama Madhuwanthi, Year 2 Tangalle uf.a .=re;=� Ninja Turtle Mokshitha Widanagamage (Yashoda Trading & Company, Dehiattakandiya) rc b�fnda wud u�jka;s" 2 jir" ;x.,a, wdo�Y �oHd,h fudalaIs; �odk.uf.a" cd;Hka;r mdi," uykqjr ^hfYdaOd f�%�ka iy iud.u" foysw;a;lKa�h& Beach Imal Geesara de Silva, Grade 1 (SSA Groceries, Makuluwa, Galle) uqyq� fjr< Flying a kite Sandun Sampath, Samanalagama Vidyalaya, Barawakumbuke (V.P. Hardware, Barawakumbuke) irex.,a hjkjd bud,a .Sir o is,ajd" 1 fY%aKsh ^tia'tia'ta f.%di�ia" ul=�j" .d,a,& �'mS' i�ka i�m;a" iuk,.u �oHd,h" nrjdl=Uql ^�'mS' yd�fjhd�" nrjdl=Uql& fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 57 Teddy Bear Dilini Jayasinghe Year 3B, Swarnamali Girls' School, Kandy (Daughter of Manjula Jayasinghe, Industrial Sales) iqr;,a j,id Dancers Sarah Isthikar, Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya, Matara (Ferrus Complex, Wellawaya) ke�gqlld�fhda a �,sks chisxy" 3 jir �" iaj�Kud,s nd,sld ��y," uykqjr ^bosls�� fCIa;%h yd ine� �l=Kq� wxYfha uxcq, chisxy uy;df.a �hKsh& idrd whs' bia;sld�" iqcd;d nd,sld �oHd,h" ud;r ^f*ria l�mf,laia" je,a,jdh& Our home Sachini Umayangana Bandara, Bandaranayake Primary School, Ehatuwewa (Sahan Hardware, Ehatuwewa) wfma f.or Beach Dinithi Theshani Weerasinghe, Grade 3A (Sasara Hardware, Makulla) uqyq� fjr<l o�Ykhla i�ks Wuhx.kS nKavdr" nKavdrkdhl m%d:�l ��y," weyegqjej ^iyka yd�fjhd�" weyegqjej& �ks;s f;aIdKs �risxy" 3 fY%aKsh ^iidr yd�fjhd�" ul=,a, k.rh& 58 Holcim Voice 3/06 A bird M.I.M. Ilma, Kurugoda Boys School (M.H.M. Hardware Stores, Werellagama) l=re,af,la Concrete products Dinesha Sandamali, Grade 6 (Sandamali Hardware, Siyambalanduwa) fldkal%S� ksImdok a t�'whs't�' b,aud" l=ref.dv ms�� ��y, ^t�'t�'t�' yd�fjhd� iafgda�ia" je/,a,.u& �fkaId i|ud,s" 6 fY%aKsh ^i|ud,s yd�fjhd�" ishU,dKavqj& Our village Sachini Nimesha, Year 3, Sellakataragama Maha Vidyalaya (Shantha Hardware, Sellakataragama) wfma .u An evening Anusha Lakmali Kumari, Grade 11, Uttalapura Maha Vidyalaya yekaoEjla i�ks ksf�Id" 3 jir fi,a,l;r.u uyd �oHd,h ^Ydka; yd�fjhd�" fi,a,l;r.u& wkQId ,laud,s l=ud� 11 fY%aKsh" W;a;,mqr uyd �oHd,h fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 59 Nature Ashirwada Bowatte, Year 2, Railway Town School, Kekirawa (Bowatte Hardware, Kekirawa) fidnd oyu Birds Sewmi Isurangi Amaratunge, Yoshida Pre-school, Sapugaskande (Amaratunge Hardware, Malwana) l=re,af,da wdYs�jdod fndaj;a;" 2 jir" ���h k.r mdi," lelsrdj ^fndaj;a; yd�fjhd�" lelsrdj& fi�� biqrx.s wur;=x." fhdISvd fmr mdi," imq.ialkao ^wur;=x. yd�fjhd�" u,ajdk& Bathing women Nathasha Erandi Gunaratne, Prajapathi Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda (Gunaratne Hardware, Pinkande) �h kdk <�ka Sunrise Mohammed Azeem, 2A, Dhammissara National School (Azeem Hardware, Nattandiya) ysre ke�Su k;dId trka� .=Kr;ak" m%cdm;S f.da;� nd,sld �oHd,h" w�n,kaf.dv ^.=Kr;ak yd�fjhd�" mskalkao& fudfydu� wiS�" 2 ta" o��iair cd;sl mdi, ^wiS� yd�fjhd�" kd;a;ka�h& 60 Holcim Voice 3/06 Fruit seller M.J.M. Athif, Grade 4, Greenwood International College, Matale (National Hardware, Kalpitiya) m<;=re fjf<ka�h A water fall Dinithi Nethmini, Vijayaba National School, Hungama (Gamage Electricals, Humgama) �h we,a,la t�' f�' t�' w;S*a" 4 fY%aKsh" .%Ska jq� wka;�cd;sl ��y," ud;f,a ^keIk,a yd�fjhd�" l,ams�h& �ks;s fk;a�Ks" �chnd cd;sl mdi," yqx.u ^.uf.a bf,la�%l,aia" yqx.u& Our home Ranuli Mithara Keppetipola, Year 1, Sacred Heart Convent, Galle (Daughter of Area Sales Officer, Ravindra Keppetipola) wfma f.or Flowers Chatuni Amasha, Pubudu Pre-school, Debokkawa (Nishantha Hardware) u,a rkq,s �;drd lemafm�fmd," 1 jir ^m%dfoaYSh �l=Kq� ks<Od�" r�ka� lemafm�fmd< uy;df.a �hKsh& p;=ks wudId" mqnq� fmr mdi," fofndlaldj ^ksYdka; yd�fjhd�& fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 61 Social Responsibility Livelihood support for ten farmer families in Manaveriya, close to Puttalam plant Paddy-boiling vessels to ten families around Puttalam plant Jayantha Ratnayake (Administration Manager, Puttalam plant) emphasized on the plant's continued commitment to raise the levels of living standards of the local communities. Ten underprivileged families from Manaveriya, a village near our Puttalam plant, received paddy-boiling vessels at a simple ceremony held at Manaveriya School on 26 October 2006. In this joint effort on livelihood support, our company Our company funded paddyboiling vessels for ten families. Among the participants were Buddhist monk, the school principal, Puttalam Divisional Secretary, representatives from Bank of Ceylon, two members of the local authority and Grama Sevaka (Village head person). Speakers appreciated our Puttalam plant's continued livelihood support for the local communities. Addressing the gathering, Jayantha Ratnayake emphasized on company's continued commitment to raise the levels of living standards of the local communities. Paddy cultivation is the main source of livelihood for many communities in and around Puttalam. Expensive paddyboiling vessels play an important role in the process of turning paddy into rice. email@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com provided funding for these vessels while Bank of Ceylon made available these families with loans. 62 Holcim Voice 3/06 iudc j.lSu mq;;,u l�y, wjg udkf��h .�udkfha mjq,a oyhlg �jfkdamdh iydh a fyd,ais� isfuka;s iq.;ka whafha fldfydu o l,lska fkdj Tn �laflaa ;s�lalf,;a ne| f.k f� fldys hkj o wreuelafla u,a,sfh uf.a woyi kj ksjila b�lr .kakhs f� hkafka l,a;shdu isfuka;s �l f.k tkakhs isfuka;s k� whsfha fyd,ais� k� isys l< hq;a f;a i� Yla;sh l,a meje;au �Yajdi tys we;af;a isfuka;s .ek lshk �gu f� ku ms<s/� fokafka fyd,ais� fmof�re-iqms� tksihs ljqre;a .kafka yqx.u-.=Kmd, fyajd.u mq;;,u l�y, wjg mjq,a a 10lg � ;e��f� WmlrK ms�kef� 2006 Tlaf;da�n� 26 �k udkf��h ��yf,a mej;s pd� W;aijhl � mq;a;,u l�y, wi, udkf��h .f� f.d� mjq,a oyhlg � ;e��f� WmlrK fnod fokq ,enqjd' wm iud.u f� WmlrK i|yd �hou ,nd �kakd' fuys � ,xld nexl=j f� mjq,aj,g Kh wdOdr ms�keuqjd' mdif,a ��y,am;s iajd�ka jykafia" mq;a;,u m%dfoaYSh f,al�" ,xld nexl=f� ksfhda�;hska" m<d;a md,k wdh;kfha uyck ksfhda�;hska yd .%dufiajd ks,Od�Ksh we;=� ms�ila f� W;aijhg iyNd.S jqKd' wm mq;a;,u l�y, u.ska wjg m%cdj i|yd fkdlvjd ls%hd;aul lrk �jfkdamdh iydh jevigyka l�lhskaf.a m%Yxidjg ,la jqKd' l�y, wjg m%cdf� �jk ;;a;ajh by< kex�u i|yd wm iud.f� lem�u chka; r;akdhl uy;d ish l;df� � wjOdrKh l<d' fhduq ls�u rdcmlaI �,�ia-yqx.u msh fifkyi `'''' mshdKks kqU uf.a m%dKhhs fkdksfukd �� uf.a fifkyfia .S;hhs ��f;a l;r ueo mS� �h W,am;hs f�>hl �jfgkd iqisks� jQ isyskhhs kqfU uqfjka ke.S tk kqfU isf;a ms� tk ta �ys� iqn iSk udre;h yo jgd /f|k uq;a ks;s iqfjk ud fofk;a u; �ys� kdohla we;s lrhs wkd.; uq� isysk lrkakg ks;s ienE udys�� u� n,d kqfU is; ;=gq lrka mshdKks''''' pd�ka kfjda� lreKdkkao It was a united effort to raise the living standard of the local community through livelihood support. 10 fY%aKsh uy$ iaj�Kud,s nd,sld uy ��y, uykqjr p�kao yd�fjhd�" uyshx.Kh fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 63 Social Responsibility Livelihood support for women from the local communities of our Puttalam plant Three industries developed, 70 families around Puttalam plant to benefit Members of the Perakum Women's Rural Development Society with their reed products. Seventy families from the community around our Puttalam plant will benefit as a result of our livelihood support program for women, focusing the development of three local industries, namely, making reed products, cadjan weaving and coir manufacturing. It was part of our Puttalam plant's continuous efforts on the upliftment of living standards of the local communities. Our Puttalam plant supported the development of the local reed industry through the Perakum Women's Rural Development Society. Thirty-five of its members are engaged in manufacturing reed products and handicrafts. Our plant will donate a reed-flattening roller, which will significantly contribute to enhance the production efficiency. While contributing to the construction of a building for this Society, our plant has also made arrangements for the members to market and sale of their products to our employees at the plant premises. Cadjan weaving is important in the local context not only as a livelihood source but also as a widely used roof covering material. Realizing its twin importance, our plant supported the cadjan weaving industry by providing an important infrastructure facility, namely the construction of three water tanks out of cement. This initiative will benefit 15 families in Attawilluwa, a village opposite our Puttalam plant. Our Puttalam plant provided Kal Adiya Samurdhi Society with funding to purchase coir preparation machinery for the development of the local coir industry. Moreover, the plant has organized a coir manufacturing training program for a group of women from the local communities. Twenty families from Kal Adiya, a village 3 km away from the plant, will benefit from this move. firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com 64 Holcim Voice 3/06 iudc j.lSu mq;;,u l�y, wjg m%cdf� ldka;d mCIhg �jfkdamdh iydh a iq� l�udka; ;=kla ixj�Okfhka mq;;,u a l�y, wjg mjq,a 70lg fi; ie,fia mq ; a ; ,u l�y, wjg m% c df� �jk u�gu by< kex�f� mq�,a jevms<sfj, hgf;a ldka;d mCIhg �jfkda m dh iydh ,nd �f� jevigykla l�y, ls%hd;aul l<d' f� hgf;a mka l�udka ; h" fmd,a w;= ��u yd fldyq ,Kq weU�u hk l�udka ; i|yd �jfkda m dh iydh jHdmD;s �h;a flreKd' f� u.s k a l�y, wjg mjq , a 70lg je� .Kklg fi; ie,iq K d' mka l�udka;h k.d isgq�u i|yd wm l�y, merl=� ldka;d .%d�h ixj�Ok i�;shg Wmld� jqKd' f� i�;sfha idud�ldjka ;siamia fofkla mka wdY%s;j ��O NdKav yd �is;=re NdKav iE�f� fh� is � kjd' Tjq k a f .a ks I a m dok ld�hCIu;djh j�Okh ls�u i|yd wjYH hka;%hla m�;Hd. ls�ug wm l�y, lghq;= lrkjd' ;j o Tjqkaf.a i�;sfha f.dvke.s,a, fldyq ,Kq weU�f� hka;%hla ,nd .ekSug wm mq;;,u l,a w�h iuDoa� i�;shg wruqo,a a ,nd �kakd' �g wu;rj m%foaYfha ldka;djka i|yd fldyq ,Kq weU�f� mqyqKq jevigykla fmd,a w;= ��u �jfkdamdh ud�.hla f,i muKla fkdj l�y, wjg m%foaYfha ksjdi fi�<s ls�f� �jHhla f,i o jeo.;a fjkjd' wm l�y, fmd,a w;= fm��u i|yd gexls ;=kla b�ls�ug iydh fj�ka f� l�udka;hg w;HjYH h�;, myiqlula imhd �kakd' f� u.ska l�y, b��msg w�g�,a�j .f� mjq,a myf<djlg fi; ie<fikjd' b�ls�u i|yd o wm l�y, wdOdr lrkjd' �g wu;rj Tjqkaf.a ksIamdok wm fiajl uy;a u uy;a � ka g wf,� ls � u i|yd jevms<sfj,la o wm ilid ;sfnkjd' ix�Odkh ls�ug o wm ls%hd l<d' f� u.ska l�y,g lsf,da�gr ;=kla tmsg l,a w�h .f� mjq,a �iaila m%;s,dN ,nkjd' Housing, roads and electricity for the communities around Puttalam plant In our endeavor on raising the living standards of the communities around our plants, infrastructure development receives high priority. In the recent past, our Puttalam plant was actively involved in addressing housing, roads and electricity focusing on the local communities. Eight new houses the plant built in Maduragama were handed over to underprivileged families at a simple ceremony attended by Holcim officials and government representatives in July 2006. These families earlier lived in makeshift houses. In order to cut costs and help as many families as possible, the plant reused materials and components of several demolished old structures, falling in line with the sustainable construction principle of resources efficiency. Moreover, the plant has contributed to the road development in Maduragama. Meanwhile, the plant provided funds to Attawilluwa High Land Village Development Society to pay the electricity connection charge of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). With this contribution, the "dark era" suffering of 15 families in Attawilluwa village came to an end. Still, however, thousands of families around Puttalam live in makeshift houses without proper access to basic needs such as food, water and electricity. Together with the Community Advisory Panel (CAP), our Puttalam plant is exploring ways and means to uplift their living standards in the future. Our Puttalam plant organized a training program on coir manufacturing for the women from the local communities. firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 65 Social Responsibility Livelihood support for communties around Ruhunu plant Life back on track for tsunamiaffected families around Ruhunu plant The need for livelihood support for the communities around Ruhunu plant was a key issue identified since the setting up of the Community Advisory Panel (CAP) in 2005. Inadequate access to basic needs such as food and disruption of education of the children were among the key problems these communities faced as a result of insufficient access to livelihood. In order to help them to re-establish their businesses, our Ruhunu plant launched in August 2006 a livelihood support program through micro-financing. After the beneficiary families were selected, they were provided with entrepreneurship training on small businesses. it damaged the business place itself, the equipment or the goods. Or it severely affected the customers of businesses, indirectly pushing people out of business. As a result, many families around our Ruhunu plant lost their sole livelihood. Under this program, over fifty families from several areas around the plant, including Yatagala, Unawatuna, Dewata and Makuluwa, have received micro financing support to rekindle their lost livelihood. These families representing all communities � Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim � have restarted their businesses, such as boutiques, vegetable stalls, food parcel business, cinnamon trading tailor shops and garages. Sarvodaya SEEDS (Sarvodaya Economic Enterprise Development Services) administer the program on behalf of our company. email@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com These families have restarted their businesses ranging from boutiques to tailor shops. A cause to their need for livelihood support was the tsunami in December 2004, which affected small scale, selfemployment businesses around our Ruhunu plant in two ways. In many cases, 66 Holcim Voice 3/06 iudc j.lSu iqkd�fhka �m;g m;a reyqKq l�y, wjg ck;djg �jfkdamdh iydh iqkd�fhka �m;g m;a reyqKq l�y, wjg mjq,a h<s �jk u.g mq;a;,u l�y, wjg m%cdj i|yd ksjdi" uyd ud�. yd ��,sh wm l�y,a wjg fjfik m%cdf� �jk u�gu by< kex�f� � h�;, myiql� ixj�Okh i|yd �fYaI ia:dkhla ys� fjkjd' wjg m%cdf� ksjdi" ud�. yd ��,sh .eg� �i�u i|yd wm mq;a;,u l�y, miq.sh od mshjr .;a;d' l�y, wjg mjq,a wgla i|yd u�r.u b� jQ ksjdi Tjqkag mjrd �u 2006 cQ,s udifha � is� jqKd' je� ksjdi .Kkla b� ls�u i|yd �ho� wju ls�f� wruqKska f� b�ls�� i|yd lvd bj;a l< merKs f.dvke.s,a,l �jH fhdod .;a;d' ;j o u�r.u ud�. ixj�Okh i|yd o l�y, odhl jqKd' 2005 jif� m%cd Wmfoia l�gq msysgq�fuka miq reyqKq l�y, wjg m%cdjg iydh wjYH jk uQ,sl fCIa;%hla f,i �jfkdamdh y�kd .ekqkd' Tjqka fufia wirK �ug 2004 jif� iqkd� jHikh uQ,sl fya;=jla jqkd' iqkd� jHikfhka wm reyqKq l�y, wjg iq� m�udK jHdmd�l m%cdj fohdldrhlska wirK jqkd' iuyrekaf.a jHdmd�l ia:dkj,g w,dNydks jqkd' ;j;a whf.a jHdmdrj, .kqfoKq lrejka iqkd�fhka �m;g m;a jQ ksid Tjqkf.a jHdmdr lghq;j,g a = oe� f,i n,mEjd' fufia iqkd�fhka wirK jQ f� ck;djg h,s ish �jfkdamdh ilid �u i|yd wm reyqKq l�y, 2006 wf.daia;= udifha � �jfkdamdh iydh ,nd �f� jevigykla �h;a l<d' i�fjdaoh iS�ia wdh;kh iu. tl;= � flfrk f� jevigyk u.ska l�y, wjg �j;ajk mjq,a 50 lg je� .Kklg fi; ie<fikjd' isxy," ��v" uqia,s� hk ckj�. ;=ku ksfhdackh jk f� mjq,a iq� jHdmd�l ia:dk" lEu md�i,a jHdmdrh" t<j� �lsKSu" we�� ueiSu wd� jHdmdrj, ksr;fjkjd' l�y, b��msg w�g�,a�j .ug ��,sh ,nd .ekSu i|yd ,xld ��,s n, uKav,hg f.�h hq;= uqo, imhd �ug l�y, b��m;a jqKd' f� u.ska tys wirK mjq,a 15lg wdf,dalh ,enqKd' flfia jqj o uQ,sl wjYH;d imqrd.; fkdyelsj wirK � is�k mjq,a /ila l�y, wjg �j;a fjkjd' Tjqkaf.a �jk ;;a;ajh kxjd,Sug wm l�y,g odhl�h yels wkaou .ek m%foaYfha m%cd WmfoaYl l�gq iu. wm fidhd n,�ka is�kjd' Holcim assistance to temples in Cambodia ld�fndac mkai,a i|yd fyd,ais� wdOdr ld�fnda c fha mka i ,a ixrCIKh i|yd weu�ldkq fvd,� 90"000la ms�ke�ug wm fyd,ai� u� iud.u 2006 Tlaf;da�n� s 3 jk �k wod< md�Yaj iu. wjfndaO;d .s�iqulg t<UqKd' Our parent company Holcim Ltd has pledged 90,000 US dollars to the preservation of ancient Buddhist temples in Cambodia. Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed on 3 October 2006 in Phnom Penh, a number of monasteries will receive funding for repairs and for transformation of Wat Prasat Bakong monastery to the first Buddhist museum in South-East Asia. fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 67 Environmental performance Environment Monitoring & Reporting (EMR) Treated wastewater for gardening The wastewater treatment system at the canteen of our Puttalam plant is now fully operational. The canteen wastewater treatment project, launched in September 2005, put in place a proper wastewater disposal system for the plant canteen and the kitchen. This is an identified program under ISO14001 EMS requirement. This 600,000-rupee project installed at the canteen a biological aerated filter (BAF), which is a recently developed technology. The treatment plant now treats wastewater and we comply with the Discharge Water Quality requirements of the Environmental Regulatory bodies. The treated wastewater will save water otherwise required for gardening in the future. The fact that the plant is located in a dry area makes this saving even more important. And our efforts reflect our commitment to environmental performance. email@example.com Close watch on ambient air quality As per the Environmental Protection License (EPL), Environment Monitoring & Reporting (EMR) comprises the monitoring and reporting of ambient air in the neighborhood of our Puttalam plant. Ambient air monitoring and reporting is carried out by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO), a government-certified test house, and the This exercise involves the monitoring of several air parameters, namely Ozone (O 3), sulpher dioxide (SO 2), nitrogen laboratory for Holcim (Lanka) Limited. Ambient air monitoring is a measure to identify the impact of stack emissions after dispersing naturally. Although the requirement is only annual, we voluntarily carry it out on a quarterly basis. Although the legal requirement for measuring ambient air quality is only once a year, we voluntarily carry it out on a quarterly basis in order to ensure continual improvement of our environmental performance. Chalaka Fernando, Environmental Manager, Holcim Lanka Water Falls in Sri Lanka There are many water falls in Sri Lanka. Most of them are located in the hill country. The highest water fall in Sri Lanka is "Bambarakanda". And there are same beautiful water falls like, Dunhinda, Rawana, Devon and St. Clair. Many foreign and local tourists come to see them. Our water falls have typical Sri Lankan beauty. Water in all it's forms, (ice bergs, snow flakes, oceans, lakes and rivers) has fascination of its own. But none can surpass the proud beauty of a water fall. Water falls are not just pretty things. They have a majesty of their own. We must protect are valuable water falls. E.A. Sashini Wickramasekara Year 11, Ampara Bandaranayake Balika M.V Daughter of E.A. Wickramasekara Holcim Ware house, Ampara Medhananda Vidyalaya in front of our Puttalam plant is among the five locations where several air parameters are closely monitored. 68 Holcim Voice 3/06 m�ir ld�hidOkh Waste reused, environment cleaned A solid waste management program is now fully operational at our Puttalam plant and waste segregation is an important dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and dust, at five specified locations in and around the plant: The playground of Medhananda All these air parameters are found to be within the permissible levels of the regulations. email@example.com element in this program. Waste segregation is classifying waste into various categories at the collection stage in order to reuse or reprocess it for some other use. It is an essential requirement for the EMS (Environment Management System). At the plant premises, bins of different colours are provided for the collection of different types of wastes for reuse. For example, degradable wastes such as food and garden waste collected into the green colour bins are used for making compost for gardening in the plant premises. Awareness sessions were conducted for employees on this program. This initiative delivers several benefits. First of all, the clean premises have solved the previous safety issues associated with littering and have improved the plant's aesthetic appearance. Proper collection and disposal of waste has prevented it from being burnt in open air, releasing air contaminants, including greenhouse gases. Moreover, avoidance of open dumping has prevented unpleasant odor due to uncontrolled decaying of waste. firstname.lastname@example.com Vidyalaya in front of the plant Palavi Air Force camp in front of the plant Crusher No 2 at the northwestern corner of the plant premises Maduragama village near the plant Guest house of the plant These locations were identified after monitoring and studying the wind pattern of the area and considering the human population. wm�jH Nd�;hg .kS" m�irh ms�is� f� wm�jH j�.SlrKh mq;a;,u l�yf,a oekg l%shd;aul jk >K wm�jH l<ukdlrK jevigyfka jeo.;a wx.hla fjkjd' >K wm�jH kej; m%fhdackj;a f,i fhdod .ekSu i|yd j�.SlrKh lr wm�jH tl;= ls�u w;HjYH lreKla fjkjd' >K wm�jH j�.lr tl;= ls�u i|yd mq;a;,u l�y,a �f� j�K ;=klska li, Ndck ;nd ;sfnkjd' ksoiqkla f,i fld< meye;s n�kg tl;=fjk bj;,k wdydr" YdL fldgia wd�h fld�fmdaia iE�u i|yd fhdod .efkkjd' f� fld�fmdaia� fmdfydr l�yf,a WoHdk,xlrKh i|yd Nd�;d lrkjd' f� jevigyk jdis lSmhla wmg i,id fokjd' jvd;a ms�is� l�y,a�u ksid oeka fmr ;snQ wjodk� ;;a;ajh myj f.dia we;s w;r l�y,a �u w,xldr � ;sfnkjd' ksh�; f,i wm�jH tl;=ls�u yd neyer ls�u ksid ;ek ;ek wm�jH ms<siaiSfuka yd f.dv .eiSfuka we;s jQ fi!LH ;�ck myj f.dia ;sfnkjd' f� jevigyk iajdNd�l i�m;a ld�hCIu f,i Nd�;d ls�ug o odhl fjkjd' f� jevigykg ieu fokdf.kau fyd| odhl;ajhla ,efnkjd' f� jevigyfka m%.;sfhka ,efnk jdis ksid l�y,a ksjdi ixlS�Khg o fuh mq�,a flfrkjd' fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 69 m�ir ld�hidOkh Recognition for Ruhunu plant support during Koggala oil spill md�i�l ks�CIKh yd jd�;dlrKh jdhqf.da,fha .=Kd;aul ;;a;ajh .ek oe� fida�isfhka wm mq;;,u l�y, wjg jdhqf.da,fha .=Kd;aul a ;;a;ajh ks�CIKh ls�u yd jd�;d ls�u wm m�ir ixrCIK n,m;%hg wkql+,j l%shd;aul lrkjd' rdcH wdh;khla jk cd;sl f.dvke.s,s m�fha I K wdh;kh yd wm iud.f� m�CIKd.drh tl;=� f� ks�CIK lghq;= yd j�;d ls�� is� lrkjd' rf� kS;s�;sj,g fuys � jdhq mrd�;s lSmhla wmf.a wjOdkhg ,la fjkjd' �fidaka" i,a*� vfhdlaihs�" khsg%cka vfhdlaihs�" ldnka fudfkdlaihs� yd ��,s f� w;r fjkjd' l�y, wjg ;eka myl f� mrd�;s ks�CIKhg ,la fjkjd' l�y, b��msg f�Odkkao ��y, yd md,� .=jka yuqod l|jqr" l�yf,a l%I� wxl 2" l�y, wi, u�r.u .�udkh yd l�yf,a ;dkdhu f� ia:dk myhs' f� mrd�;s iEu tlla u kS;s�;sj,ska olajd ;sfnk iSudjka ;=< mj;skjd' Following an accidental oil spill from a Bangladeshi ship, Amanath Sha, off the coast of Koggala in September 2006, the Marine Pollution Prevention Authority (MPPA) with the participation of volunteers from environmental groups and armed forces carried out clean up operations continuously for 12 days. Our Ruhunu plant in Galle volunteered to help this operation by providing all kinds of assistance wherever they needed and secure storage for empty barrels meant for storage of contaminated oil at the plant premises for MPPA. Moreover, our plant provided accommodation at the guesthouse for M.A.R. Kularatne, Chairman MPPA, and after the completion of the operation, organized a dinner to appreciate the work done by the staff of MPPA who took part actively in this exercise. In a letter, dated 22 September 2006, addressed to our Managing Director, M.A.R. Kularatne, Chairman MPPA states, "I am not surprised that your company is the market leader. Living proof is persons of the caliber of Udaya. I wish I had Udaya in my organization. In general, public service is not blessed to have such wonderful personalities in the system". On an invitation of the Ministry of Environment, Udaya Gamage attended a reception held at the Mahaweli Center in Colombo on 23rd November 2006 in recognition of all parties who supported the oil clean up operation. At this reception the Hon Minister highly commended all parties, including Holcim (Lanka) Limited, for the support and the assistance during this disaster. firstname.lastname@example.com wkqj wm fuh l< hq;af;a jirlg jrla jqj;a wm fuh ff;%udislj is�lrkjd' ms�is� l< wm�;% c,h WoHdk,xlrKhg wm mq;a;,u l�y,a fNdackd.drfha wm�;% c,h ms�is� ls�f� moaO;sh oeka ls%hd;aul fjkjd' 2005 iema;e�n� udifha � �h;a l< f� jHdmD;sh u.ska l�y,a fNdackd.drfhka yd uq�;eka f.hska msg lrk wm�;% c,h m�;% ls�f� moaO;shla ia:dms; l<d' fuh ISO 14001 m�ir l<ukdlrK m%�;shgo wjYH jevigykla' f� moaO;sh u.ska m�;% lrk wms�is� c,h l�yf,a WoHdk,xlrKh i|yd fhdod .; yels fjkjd' 70 Holcim Voice 3/06 Environmental performance A waste management policy is being developed for Ruhunu cement plant Ruhunu plant to become cleaner and greener A policy is being draft for proper waste management at our Ruhunu cement plant. Under this initiative, four workshops on waste management have been held in September and October 2006. Since waste management requires input from the entire plant community, 28 managers and workers representing all departments took part in these workshops. Workshops for policy formulation This series of workshops gradually established a foundation for a waste management policy. The first workshop, held on 5 September 2006, defined waste and identified the types of waste generated at the plant as glass, porcelain, oil, grease, paper, iron, clothes, cotton waste, polythene, rubber and timber. It then identified the shortcomings of the existing systems and explored means for improvements. It finally sought ways to influence stakeholders � namely own employees, contractors, customers and visitors � to take the ownership of this whole exercise. At the second workshop on 20 September, the team discussed ways and means for disposing of waste generated at the plant. On 10 October at the third workshop, the team identified the appropriate waste disposal methods and equipment. Finally, the fourth workshop on 24 October decided on the procedure to be adopted for addition of new types of fld.a., ms�is� ls�ug �ka iydhg reyqKq l�y, m%Yxidjg ,la f� 2006 iema;e�n� udifha � nx.,sfoaYfha f;,a kejla wk;=rg m;a�u ksid fld.a., yd ta wjg uqyq� ;Srh �IKhg ,lajqkd' bkamiq m�ir lKavdh� yd ;%s�O yuqodj iu. tla� iuq� �IK je<la�f� w�ld�h f� m�irh ms�is� ls�f� oejeka; jevigykla �h;a l<d' fuh fkdlvjd �k 12 la mej;=kd' wm reyqKq l�y, f� jevigykg ��O wdldrfhka iydh jqkd' ��O NdKav l�y,a N+�fha .nvd ls�ug bv ,nd �u yd f� w�ld�fha iNdm;s t�' ta' wd�' l=,r;ak uy;dg kjd;eka myiql� ,nd�u yd jevigyk wjidkfha tu w�ld�fha ld�h uKav,fha oe� lem�u w.h ls�u i|yd rd;%S fNdack ix.%yhla ix�Odkh ls�u f� w;r m%uqL fjkjd' 2006 iema;e�n� 22 �k iuq� �IK je<ela�f� w�ld�fha iNdm;s l= , r;a k uy;d wm l<ukdldr wOHCI mSg� iams�.a uy;dg ,shq ,smshl reyqKq l�y,a l<ukdlre Woh .uf.a uy;df.a odhl;ajh m%Yxidjg ,lalr ;sfnkjd' f� oejeka; m�ir jevigykg odhl jQ ieu fokd w.h ls�u i|yd m�ir wud;HxYh 2006 fkdje�n� 23 �k fld<U uyje,s flaka�fha � iqyo yuqjla ix�Odkh l<d' f� i|yd Woh .uf.a uy;dg o wdrdOkd ,enqKd' fuys � m�ir weu;s;=ud wm iud.u we;=�j ish� fokdf.ka f� m�ir jevigykg ,enqKq odhl;ajh .ek ;=;s ms�jd' fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 71 Environmental performance waste, on dealing with violations and on example, a cleaning campaign at Dubai Yard within the plant premises was held on 17 October 2006, with the participation of all employees and contractors. email@example.com email@example.com Environmental awareness among school children Our commitment to a clean environment is extended to the school children around our plants by way of environmental awareness programs. As part of this environmental awareness initiative, our Ruhunu plant donated ten garbage bins to two schools near the plant � Unawatuna Maha Vidyalaya and Bonavista School � in August 2006. While directly helping to keep these school premises clean, these bins will help establish good waste management practices among children. email@example.com email@example.com communication to stakeholders when changes take place. Initiatives in parallel with workshops As the policy is being drafted with the progress of the workshop series, the Ruhunu plant team is kept involved in the initiative through various programs. For As part of our environmental awareness initiative among school children, we donated ten garbage bins to two schools near the Ruhunu plant. 72 Holcim Voice 3/06 m�ir ld�hidOkh reyqKq l�y, i|yd wm�jH l<ukdlrK m%;sm;a;shla ilia flfr�ka mj;skjd reyqKq l�y, jvd;a ms�is� yd jvd;a y�; meyehg fhduq f� A cleaning campaign within the Ruhunu plant premises as a parallel initiative to the workshop series on waste management policy development. reyqKq l�yf,a wm�jH l<ukdlrKh ��u;a ls�u i|yd m%;sm;a;s m%ldYhla oeka flgq�m;a flfr�ka mj;s k jd' f� hgf;a 2006 iema;e�n� yd Tlaf;da�n� hk udij,� jevuq� y;rla meje;ajqkd' wm�jH l<ukdlrKh ��u;a ls�u i|yd uq� l�y,a m%cdf�u iyNd.S;ajh wjYH ksid iEu fomd�;f�ka;jlau ksfhdackh jk m�� fiajl = uy;au uy;a�ka 28 fofkla f� jevuq�j,g iyNd.S jqkd' f� jevuq � ud,dj oekgu;a wm�jH l<ukdlrK m%;sm;a;s m%ldYh i|yd ia:djr mokula ilid ;sfnkjd' 2006 iema;e�n� 5 �k meje;s m<uq jevuq�f� � reyqKq l�y, ;=< ckkh jk wm�jH j�. y�kd .;a;d' ��re" fmdisf,aka" f;,a" .%Sia" lvodis" hlv" fr�" fmd,s;Ska" rn� yd ,S f� w;r fjkjd' iema;e�n� 20 jk �k meje;s fojk jevuq�f� � f� wm�jH wdrCIdld� f,i neyer ls�u .ek idl�Pd l<d' Tlaf;dan� 10 jk �k mej;s f;jk jevuq�f� � wm�jH neyer ls�f� l%u yd Bg wjYH WmlrK .ek idl�Pd l<d' Tlaf;dan� 24 �k meje;s is�jk jevuq�f� � w�;ska wm�jH j�.hla neyer ls�u i|yd .; hq;= l%hdud�." m%;m;a;s s s W,a,x>Kh l<�g l<hq;= foa yd fjkial� is� l< �g md�Yjlrejkag ixksf�okh lrk wdldrh .ek idl�Pd l<d' jevuq� ud,dj w;r;=r reyqKq l�y,a lKavdhu f� mq�,a jevigyk yd noaOj mj;ajd .ekSu i|yd iudka;r jevigyka ix�Odkh flreKd' ks o iq k a f,i Tla f ;da n � 17 �k meje;s Y%uodkh oela�h yelsh' mqkai� iy ;re ye�� �fkl ljq� ne�fj� foi fk;= fhdud mdhd nen�k;a oyila w�re jQfha lsuo wjg wo h wudjl ke; th f� fya;=j ud�h hq;=h f,i f,dj t<sh lrk mkakd wd�' mS' �' pd�KS fi�jka� l�jr /hl rd;%S wyi ;re t�k m�irh mqka i� w�rg w�� ie� r�� uyd >k w�re m�ir ixrCIKh .ek orejka �kqj;a ls�u ms�is� m�irhla flfrys wfma lem�u m�ir ixrCIKh ms<sn|j �kqj;a ls�u yryd wfma l�y, wjg mdi,aj, ore ��hka fj;g wm f.k hkjd' f� l%shdodufha fldgila f,i wm reyqKq l�y, 2006 wf.daia;= udifha � l�y, wjg mdi,a folla i|yd ^tk� WKjgqk uyd �oHd,h yd fndkd�iagd ��y,& li< n�ka oyhla m�;Hd. l<d' mdi,a �u ms�is�j ;nd .ekSug wu;rj f� m�;Hd.h mdi,a oerejka w;r fyd| wm�jH l<ukdlrKh ms<sn| oekqj;a �ula we;s lrkjd' 7 jir" rdcmCI uOH uyd �oHd,h" �rle�h is�udkak Nd�fjhd� fofndlaldj fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 73 Our Company Coal discharging operation took place at Trincomalee port amidst tense situation in the area Coal on time amidst tense situation Coal is the main fuel used for clinker manufacturing at our Puttalam plant. Coal from Indonesia comes to the plant via Trincomalee port. Its timely delivery is important in order to ensure smooth functioning of the manufacturing process at the plant. Excellent teamwork Achievement despite odds In July 2006, owing to the escalation of violence in Sampur and in the vicinity of the port of Trincomalee, a ship was secured for coal transport with much difficulty. The ship carrying a larger-thanusual coal shipment arrived in Trincomalee in August 2006. The discharging operation took place day and night. The capacity of the Holcim coal yard outside the port premises was inadequate to store this shipment, so a temporary yard was acquired from the port premises to store the additional stock. Coal was discharged during daytime to Holcim yard and, during nighttime, to the temporary yard. This valiant achievement was possible only because of the excellent teamwork of the Logistics teams of Puttalam and Ruhunu plants and the Colombo office and all the others involved in the operation. Logistics and Procurement team from the Head Office helped with shipping coordination while Ruhunu Logistics team provided two grabs for the operation. Meanwhile, P M Gamage and Zoysa, shipping coordinators appointed by our company, rose up to the challenge. Kardin International Pvt Ltd and its team led by Dinesh Hensman, in charge of discharging and transport of coal, did a brilliant job. His team including Lasantha Chandimal, Rangana firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com Hewavitharana, N Wirasingha and In recognition of contributions A delay in the discharge operation of coal would have disturbed the cement manufacturing process at our Puttalam plant while incurring demurrage. In recognition of this achievement, our Logistics team and the Puttalam Manufacturing team jointly organized a party on 4 September 2006. A Holcim team from our Puttalam plant took part in the event, as if to award a big "Thank You" to all who played a role in this achievement. Tense situation worsened during the discharge operation. Still the discharge operation continued. Despite all these difficulties and threats, the team achieved the highest ever discharging rate for coal. Tharanga Sandaruwan were actively involved in making the operation a grand success. Meanwhile, Kalansuriya of SR Logistics (Ruhunu discharging operator) provided mechanical support during the operation. Kamal Geeganage, Resident manager of Trincomalee port, provided strong support during the entire period of the operation. Saying thanks in gold Continuing its initiative on felicitation of long service employees, our company presented sixty employees who have completed 25 years of employment with gold sovereigns at a ceremony held at Hotel Renuka in Colombo on 12 September 2006. It was saying "Thank you" in gold to each employee who contributed to the In recognition of their achievement, a party was organized in September 2006. company's performance for a quarter of a century. email@example.com 74 Holcim Voice 3/06 wfma iud.u wk;=reodhl ;;a;ajhla mej;sho ;%sl=Kdu, jrdfha .,a w�=re f.dv nEu is� flrekd �.= ld,Sk fiajhg rkska ;=;s msfohs �.= ld,Skj fiajh lrk fiajl uy;au uy;a�kaf.a m%Yxid ls�f� jevigyk b��hgu f.k h�ka wm iud.u �ismia jirl fiajd ld,h iemsrE fiajl uy;au uy;a�ka 60 fofkl=g rka molal� ms�ke�f� W;aijhla 2006 iema;e�n� 12 �k fld<U f�Kqld fydag,fha � meje;ajQjd' l,n, ueo jQj;a .,a w�=re ksh�; fj,djg mq;a;,u l�yf,a la,skal� ksIamdokh i|yd fhdod .kakd uQ,sl bkaOkhhs" .,a w�=re' bka�kSishdfjka wdkhkh lrk .,a w�=re furgg ,efnkafka ;%sl=Kdu,h jrdh yrydhs' isfuka;s ksIamdokh ksis f,i mj;ajd .ekSug ksh�; l,g .,a w�=re iemhSu b;d jeo.;a' 2006 cQ,s udifha � id�mQ� m%foaYh yd ;% s l = K du, jrdh wjg mej;s l,n,ld� jd;djrKh ksid wm iud.ug .,a w�=re f.k taug kejla fidhd .ekSu;a bkamiq .,a w�=re jrdfha f.dvnEu;a wiSre jqkd' .,a w�=re f.dvnEf� fufyhqu �jd rd;%S wLKavj meje;ajqKd' f.dv nEf� lghq;= is� flfrk w;r;=re l,n,ld� jd;djrKh ;j;a oe� jqjo .,a w�=re f.dv nEf� fufyhqu �.gu is� flreKd' f� ish� ndOl ueo f.dvnEf� lKavdhu .,a w�=re f.dvnEu i|yd wm jd�;dlr we;s je�u w.h jd�;d ls�ug iu;a jqkd' mq;a;,u yd reyqKq l�y,aj, yd fld<U ld�hd,fha NdKav yd fiajd iemhq� fomd�;f�ka;= yd f� fufyhqug i�nkaO ieu fokdu fyd�ka lKavdhula f,i jev ls�u f� id�:l;ajhg fya;=jqkd' fld<U ld�hd,fha NdKav yd fiajd .,a w�=re f.dvnEf�� m%udohla is� jQjd k� isfuka;s ksIamdok l%shdj,sh wvmK �ug bv ;snqKd' jrdhg ov uqo,a f.�ugo is� fjkjd' f� ld�hhg odhl jQ ieu m%Yxidjg ,la ls�u i|yd wm iud.f� NdKav yd fiajd iemhq� fomd�;f�ka;=j yd mq;a;,u l�yf,a ksIamdok lKavdhu tl;= � 2006 iema;e�n� 4 �k idohla ix�Odkh l<d' �fka I a fyka i a u ka uy;d m% u q L ld�ka bkag�keIk,a iud.f� lKavdhu ^,ika; pka�ud,a" rx.k fyajd�;drK" tka' �risxy yd ;rx. i|rejka& f� id�:l;ajhg fnfy�ka odhl jq k d' ;j o l,ka i Q � h ^tia ' wd�' f,d�ia�laia& yd lu,a .S.kf.a ^;%sl=Kdu, jrdfha fkajdisl l<ukdlre& hk uy;ajreka o �g odhl jqkd' �,� .ekSf� fomd�;f�ka;=j ke� lghq;= i�nka�lrKfhka iydh jqkd' �Odhl ks,Od�kaf.a uy iNd /ia�u yd iqyo yuqj 2006 iema;e�n� 9 yd 10 fo�k fyd,ais� ,xld �Odhl ks,Od� ix.ufha 39 jk jd�Isl uyd iNd /ia�u wyqx.,af,a fy�gkaia fydag,fha � meje;ajqKd' fuys � 2006$2007 jir i|yd kj ks,Od� uKav,hla m;a flreKd' ;j o iqyo yuqjla o meje;ajqKd' Executive Officers AGM and get together The 39th Annual General Meeting of the Holcim Executive Officers Association (EOA) took place at Hotel Heritance, Ahungalla, on 9 and 10 September 2006. Office bearers for the year 2006-2007 were appointed during this meeting, which was followed by a family get-together. email@example.com fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 75 Our Company Holcim People Manager program covered the third phase, on coaching Holcim People Manager program's third phase, on "Coaching" Four batches of our managers took part in the third phase of Holcim People Manager program under the theme "coaching" in June and July 2006. Coaching plays an important role in the performance enhancement of employees. Usually, employees' own self-imposed barriers adversely affect their performance. Coaching is capable of self-motivating them to overcome such barriers. So all line managers should be conversant with coaching in order to help their subordinates to successfully deal with these barriers. That the line managers know how to give constructive feedback is also very important for coaching success. A team from our company participated in a Regional Human Resources Training program in Vietnam in June 2006. At this program conducted by Daya Dimensi Indonesia (DDI), they realized the availability of useful coaching tools that can be used for performance enhancement of employees. They decided to share them with line managers of our company. The program's initial emphasis was on the supervisor's impact on subordinate's performance. Then it covered what coaching is, how coaching is done, tools for coaching, case studies and role-play. The participants took part in the role-play enthusiastically although it was difficult. In this exercise, a team of three participants acted as coach, coachee and Eight common ills of leadership 1. Failure to listen 2. Failure to practise what they preach 3. Practice of favoritism 4. Intimidation of others 5. Demoralization of others 6. Failure to create direction 7. Failure to develop their people 8. Being complacent firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com observer and the roles were swapped so that each could experience all three roles. Finally, a discussion covered several important areas. Two dramas go on stage at Puttalam plant Our Puttalam plant's employees and their families could enjoy two dramas of the well-known dramatist Parakrama Niriella recently. The dramas "Seethambara Salu" and "Andara Mal" went on stage at Officers Club on 12 July 2006. How to ensure performance from employees A high level of performance is assured if the employee: Must want to do the job (motivation) Is able to do the job (ability) Has the materials and equipment needed to do the job (environment) mq;;,u l�yf,a � kdgH folla r� �laf� a mrdl%u ks�we,a, uy;df.a kdgH folla jk "iS;�nr i�" yd "wkaor u,a" hk kdgH ker�ug mq;a;,u l�yf,a fiajl uy;au uy;a�kag yd Tjqkaf.a mjq,aj, whg wjia:dj ,enqKd' A deficiency in any one of these areas will hurt performance. So a manager should strive to ensure that all these conditions are available 76 Holcim Voice 3/06 wfma iud.u fyd,ais� udkj l<ukdlrejd jevigyk f;jk w�hr i�mQ�K lrhs fyd,ais� "udkj l<ukdlrejd" jevigyfka f;jk w�hr 2006 cq k s yd cQ , s udij, �A "u. fmka � u" hk f;audj hgf;a fyd,ais� udkj l<ukdlrejd jevigyk is h f;jk w�hr i�mQ � K l<d' f� w�hr i|yd ndysr i�m;a odhlhska iyNd.S fkdjQ w;r pkaok �chkdu" fikr;a chisxy yd frdIdka m%kdka� hk uy;ajreka i�m;a odhl;ajh iemhqjd' fuys � foaYk fukau lKavdh� ls%hdldrl� o meje;ajqkd' LDP third batch moves forward Twenty two trainees of the third batch of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) covered the second module, comprising Supply Chain Management and Finance, at the workshop held in September 2006. Conducted by t+b Solutions Ltd, the LDP is a complete leadership development program that adopts an assessment-centered approach of day-to-day work. The At Holcim Leaders workshop Holcim Lanka Leaders from all sites rallied at the second Holcim Leaders Workshop for the year 2006 held at Amaya Lake Hotel, Dambulla on 27, 28 October 2006. Its theme was "Change initiative, organizational efficiency". The program, while enlightening Leaders on our our participants learn and are assessed on-the-job rather than by the traditional "classroom and exam" approach to learning. They can apply the learnings to their discipline whether it is HR, production, marketing or finance. Moreover, the program links the business goals of the learners' organization and learners' job and personal development. Employees from Holcim Group companies in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia and Holcim Services (Asia) Ltd (HSEA), are currently undergoing this training. firstname.lastname@example.com fyd,ais� kdhl yuqf�� 2006 jir i|yd mej;s fojk fyd,ais� kdhl jevuq�j 2006 Tlaf;da�n� 27 yd 28 fo�k oUq,a, wudhd f,ala fydag,fha � meje;ajqKd' f� i|yd iEu fyd,ais� jev �ulskau fyd,ais� ,xld kdhlhska iyNd.s jqKd' iud.f� j�;udk ;;a;ajh yd .uka u. .ek kdhlhska �kqj;a ls�u fuka u kdhlhska w;r mj;sk lKavdh� ye�Su ;j �rg;a j�Okh ls�u o f� u.ska is� flreKd' company's position and direction, strengthened further the bond among them. fyd,ais� y~ 3$06 77 Our Company Outward Bound professional development training A weekend of challenges Forty-one from all Holcim Lanka sites took the weekend challenge of the Outward Bound professional development training at Sigiriya Village Hotel, Dambulla, from 29 September to 1 October 2006. This three-day program was conducted by Sri Lanka Business Development Centre, in collaboration with Outward Bound Trust Sri Lanka, an affiliate of Outward Bound International USA. The innovative program, conducted by a panel of competent resource persons, adopts an experimental learning methodology that penetrates deep down to the inner core of the trainees and creates a pronounced effect in their attitudes, skills and competencies and the ways they work. Unleashing the trainees' hidden potentials, the program broadens their perception on the scope of their duties and responsibilities. It equips them with confidence, knowledge and skills to perform their duties effectively, and develops and strengthens team spirit, leadership qualities, planning and communication skills, and public relations skills. Encouraging innovative thinking, the Although it is a professional development training, the trainees thoroughly enjoy it because of its enjoyable contents, such as trust building games, team building games, rock climbing and abseiling, raft building and rafting, leadership games, management games and team problem email@example.com program develops a positive attitude among the trainees towards society, life and work. solving games. After taking part in activities, trainees share their experience, review their achievements and failures and relate them to their work environment and relevant management principles. On the final day, they present their experience, learning points and their application to personal, social and professional life. 78 Holcim Voice 3/06 wfma iud.u jD;a;Sh ixj�Ok jevigykla wNsfhda. ms� i;s wka;hla Cement for a stronger Holcim Lanka team Two more programs of the Holcim Cement Course were held at Puttalam plant on 21 and 22 September and then 28, 29 September 2006. Forty-two employees took part in these programs. Launched in May 2006, this two-day residential workshop at our Puttalam plant covers all aspects of cement, including its chemistry, production, applications, sustainability Y%S ,xld jHdmdr ixj�Ok flaka�h u.ska oUq,a, iS.s�h �f,a� fydag,fha � 2006 iema;e�n� 29 isg Tlaf;da�n� 1 �k olajd meje;a jQ jD;a;Sh ixj�Ok jevuq�jg wm iud.f� fiajl uy;ajreka y;<sia tla fofkla iyNd.s jqKd' f� ks�udKd;aul jevigyk u.ska mqyqKqjkakkaf.a wdl,am yd olaI;d ixj�Okh flfrkjd' is h rdcld� lghq ; = jvd;a ld�hCIuj is� ls�u i|yd wjYH �YajikSh;ajh" �kqu yd oCI;d Tmakex�u f� jevigyk u.ska is� flfrkjd' fuys � mqyqKqjkakkaf.a lKavdh� ye�Su" kdhl;aj .=Kdx." ie<iq� yd ixksf�ok oCI;d wd�h ixj�Okh flfrkjd' ks�udKd;aul �ka;kh ��u;a lrk f� jevigyk iudch" ��;h yd rdcld� lghq;= ms<sn| mqyqKqjkakkaf.a Okd;aul wdl,am ixj�Okh lrkjd' aspects and the Global Holcim strategy. It contains both theory and practice and includes a plant visit, too. While enhancing the cement awareness of our employees, the program uses the binder cement to strengthen the bond among the members of the Holcim Lanka team. firstname.lastname@example.com Program on employee counseling Twenty HR managers and line managers from Colombo Office, Puttalam plant and Ruhunu plant took part in a program on employee counseling at the Football Federation on 15 and 16 September 2006. 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Holcim Lanka Warehouse Yakkapitiya, Dambulla Road, Kurunegala. �rl:k( 011 2310 910 melaia( 011 2300 524 B f�,a( firstname.lastname@example.com fj� wv�h www.holcim.lk Telephone: 011 2310 910 Fax: 011 2300 524 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Website: www.holcim.lk Address: �rl:k( 011 5369 654/8 �rl:k( 037 222 0829 037 222 0892 �rl:k( 025 567 1424 Telephone: 011 5369 654/8 Telephone: 037 222 0829 037 222 0892 Holcim Lanka Warehouse Telephone: 025 567 1424 Paddy Marketing warehouse complex Anuradhapura. Printed by, Karunaratne & Sons