Mr. Mahesh Manamperi, Managing Director of Foster and Reed |
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Swimming pools, saunas, steam cabins and spas etc., today is no longer considered to be a luxury but a lifestyle requirement desired by many. Whether it is for your dream home, resort or hotel Foster and Reed Private Limited have the expertise and professionalism to make these dreams a reality. Foster and Reed started its operations in 1991, initially dealing in swimming pools and water treatment plants. Having started operations at a time when it was difficult to capture the market, the company through its determination, hard work and exceptional service levels was able to successfully claim its position in the industry as the number one pool builder in the country within just a few years time. The Sunday Times spoke to Mr. Mahesh Manamperi, Managing Director of Foster and Reed, to find out more about the company's products and services.
"Within a short period of 5 years we were able to dominate the market. Up to now we have successfully completed over 3000 projects within Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh and Madagascar. In addition to specializing in the designing and construction of swimming pools we also specialize in saunas, steam cabins, spas and water and waste water treatment plants, thereby providing total water solutions for all your water needs", says Mr. Manamperi.
All the required raw materials and equipment are imported from the USA and Australia, after which the assembly process is carried out in Sri Lanka through one of the company's subsidiaries under the name 'Foster and Reed Spas'. Ample stocks of spare parts and local expertise provide the peace of mind to the prestigious clientele, when it comes to after-sale service.
 "Presently we are involved in handling 30 on going projects, both in Sri Lanka and Maldives. Each month we complete an average of 15 pools. We have a staff strength of over 200, which includes 70 permanent staff members and the balance work with us on contract basis. We have an experienced team of structural and electrical engineers who provide their services. We have successfully penetrated the Maldives market, where in which we develop 10 to 15 resorts a year", further stated Mr. Manamperi.
Foster and Reed also provide spas and bathtubs for a majority of the leading apartment complexes in the country. The company is also the number one spa contractor in Sri Lanka, which deals in almost 90% of the spa contracts in the country. Despite operating under very competitive market conditions the company has been able to dominant the industry due to its high quality products and services.
The company's diversified product range comprises of chlorine free eco friendly pools, complete steam cabins with generators, which are designed using the finest quality equipment from Australia.
Foster and Reed also specialize in complete sauna rooms which are built out of treated pine wood and which can be tailor made to suit customer requirements. In addition to this the company also offers the latest designs in indoor and outdoor spas as well.
The water treatment division of the company offers total solutions for water needs by way of industrial water treatment plants and equipment which include drinking water treatment, bottle water plants, water softeners, process water treatment, iron removal plants, waste water and sewage treatments plants, treatment for vehicle service stations and waste water re-cycling plants. The latest addition to the company is the underwater fibre optic lighting system for spas and pools, which is very popular in the Maldives and rapidly becoming popular in Sri Lanka.
Pools and spas can also be designed on limited spaces, including rooftops where special water features such as hydrotherapy jets etc., can be included to further enhance the product. Foster and Reed provide an excellent after sales services for all their products and in addition to this, the company's products are safe and healthy. The company also provides a 10-year structural warranty in addition to an equipment warranty on its products. "We have under taken many projects for foreign expatriates in Sri Lanka. We offer many easy payments terms to suit the payment capacities of customers, especially for schools. The company also deals in a few property development projects for the upper class segment, which include a bungalow, located in Moratuwa, Bolgoda and five exclusive villas in Bentota. The Bolgoda bungalow is rented out on a monthly basis and includes a 25 meter pool and an eye catching riverfront", concluded Mr. Manamperi.
With so much to offer Foster and Reed provides that additional touch to make your home or hotel resort a wonderful place of relaxation and calm. The company has been successful in introducing water solutions, which were once considered to be luxury products affordable to ones every day lifestyle. Through its unwavering quest to provide unmatchable products and services to both local and foreign markets the company has been able take the concept of relaxation and well being to a higher level. |
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