30^th July, 2008

Finlays & LINEX Courier Joint Venture

Finlays & LINEX are pleased to announce the new joint venture partnership for Cathay Pacific's wholesale courier cargo service. The courier service, will be on offer from 1^st August, 2008 and will have a range of services, from airport to airport, airport to door and where required door to door courier capabilities. With Finlays, LINEX and Cathay Pacific all being well known in their respective industries, it is envisaged, the courier service shall be swift from the onset in servicing all their clients' requirements.

It is strongly believed that the new courier service will be of significant benefit to Sri Lankan trade and commerce. With the courier service guaranteeing swift import and export courier shipments worldwide, trade and products in the region will become more competitive on the world stage. For example LINEX, with offices in over 20 countries, can ensure, swift logistical solutions for any type of consignment.

In conclusion, the new Finlays, LINEX joint venture, through Cathay Pacific and Dragon air, will be bringing the world to Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka to the world through a world class courier and logistic network. For more information on LINEX, its services and global range, visit www.linexsolutions.com and/or contact Sudheera (Mob: 0772001876) in Colombo for direct assistance.



TIMBER PRESERVATION DIVISION COMPLETES 15 YEARS OF OPERATIONS

The timber preservation sector of our Environmental Services Division completed 15 years of operations offering a much sort after and required service for the Sri Lankan construction industry. Operating under license from Celcure (M) Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, We are Sri Lanka's only service provider in the private sector offering a international standard timber preservation service to the construction industry any other industry using timber in various applications. To learn more on timber preservation techniques visithttp://www.rentokiltimber.com


PALLETS AVAILABLE CONFORMING TO FAO REGULATION

Finlay Rentokil now supplies pallets conforming to regulation no ISPM 15 for wood packaging stipulated by the International Plant Protection Convention of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). For more information please visit http://www.rentokiltimber.com


FINLAYS SECURE THE AGENCY FROM ROOIBOS LTD, SOUTH AFRICA

Finlays secure the agency from Rooibos Ltd, South Africa to market a range of herbal teas. The range includes various grades of Rooibos (aspatathus linearis) and Honeybush (cyclopia spp). Customers now have the opportunity import directly and shortly stock will be available ex-Colombo. Rooiboos Ltd is a well established supplier of South African herbs and commenced operations in 1954. Both Rooibos and Honeybush have a broad range of health benefits. For more information visithttp://www.rooibosltd.co.za


FINLAYS TEAMS UP WITH STERILE HEALTH INTERNATIONAL, INDIA

A range of diposable surgical drapes and apparels are now available through our agencies division for use in operating theaters and wards. Finlays have teamed up with Sterile Health International, India offering a range of products. Disposable surgical gowns ready to use in operating theaters are now available ex stock Colombo. SHI was established in 2000. Disposable surgical drapes and apparels are the answer to the increasing awareness for infection control in hospitals. More information on http://www.shi.co.in


FINLAY INSURANCE BROKERS (PVT) LTD IN KANDY

Finlay Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd, opened its second branch office, this time in Kandy, on the 1st of April 2009. The office is situated at No. 125, 1/1, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy (adjoining the Presbyterian Church) and is headed by Mr Aroose Saleemdeen. Aroose, who hails from Kandy, has over 15 years of executive and managerial experience in the industry having headed branch operations for other insurance brokers in the city. Finlays will bring their professionalism, technical expertise and unique service to the Kandyan capital offering total insurance solutions to its people.


MR NIRMALA GIHAN WICKREMERATNE

Independent Non Executive Director since 1st July 2009. Member of the Board's remuneration and Audit Committee . Holds a B.Sc.Degree from the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya. Serves as a Committee Member of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and has been its representative on the National Labour Advisory Council. Past president of the Sri Lanka-France Business Council. Elected to the Leadership Group on Water Security in Asia of the Asia Society, New York, by invitation in November 2008.
Age. 63