JAT Holdings PLC
Since its incorporation in 1993, the JAT Group has expanded its operations into manufacturing, trading,
property development, telecommunication, steel fabrication and agriculture. JAT has established itself as the
undisputed market leader in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives for wood coatings for over 20 years and
is the no. 1 partner in the world in terms of volume for its flagship brand, Sayerlack as attested by Sherwin
Williams (the world’s largest paint company). In addition to its strong wood coatings brand portfolio,
JAT represents global renowned brands in varied spheres such as Harris –brushes, Herman Miller – USA’s
leading ergonomic office furniture, Knauf –ceiling solutions (largest ceiling company in the world), SEA
Bauformat for bespoke German kitchens etc. while having the Company’s homegrown brands such as WHITE
by JAT –brilliant white paint, J Chem –solvent based paints, Brush Master –brushes for wood coatings, Euro
Metallic –metal ceilings etc.
While having a fully fledged manufacturing plant in Sri Lanka, through funds of the IPO of last
year, JAT has set up a manufacturing plant in Bangladesh too.The Company has also ventured
into India and in the recent past to the African region which comprises Ghana, Kenya, Uganda
etc.. JAT has been recognized as one of the country’s leading conglomerates, by accolades
such as being ranked amongst Sri Lanka’s
‘Top 100 Most Respected Companies’ by LMD for four years consecutively and also ranking
among the ‘Top 20 Conglomerate Brands’ by Brand Finance.
Further, JAT has won many international accolades such as the winner of ‘wood pencil’ at
D&AD awards at London, Gold for Petal Paint at Adfest at Thailand, Silver at ADC Global at
New York, Silver at Dragons of Asia, Gold at MAA Globes etc.
JAT also received the coveted Moody’s ICRA ‘A+ Stable’ rating for 6 years consecutively and is
within the top 100 listed companies of Colombo Stock Exchange based on the market
capitalization. Further,
JAT has won overall bronze award at the National Business Excellence Awards and Top 10
award in the manufacturing sector at CNCI Achiever Awards for its manufacturing capabilities.