UTE backs Sri Lanka’s largest construction exhibition for the 5th consecutive year
View(s):United Tractor & Equipment (UTE), for the fifth time, was the main sponsor at Sri Lanka’s largest construction exhibition held in Colombo recently.
Organised by the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka, ‘Construct’ is a key event in the regional industry calendar. Now in its 13th consecutive year, ‘Construct’ drew participants from Malaysia, India, Pakistan and China.
UTE vehicle on display
In a media release, UTE said Wimal Weerawansa, Minister of Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities who opened the exhibition pointed out that the country’s construction sector recorded a 21 per cent growth last year, the highest growth rate achieved after gaining independence.
He said that earlier, the growth rate remained between five and six per cent. He stressed the need to improve human resources in the sector in order to sustain this growth.
UTE displayed its full array of products including the Cat construction machinery, power generators and forklift trucks at this year’s exhibition. “UTE product and service displays, which covered more than 1000 square feet area of the exhibition centre was one of the key crowd pullers,” the statement said.
“Over the years ‘Construct’ has become synonymous with innovation, and knowledge sharing. This is a regional gathering of construction industry leaders where we share information on current developments and showcase the latest technologies that will define the future of the industry,” said Riyad Ismail, CEO of UTE.
UTE recently inaugurated a Training Centre affiliated to Caterpillar and modified its service workshop with an investment of over US$2 million.
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