Stars shine bright at DSL GT awards night in Jakarta

Of the many annual events to recognize the contributions of partners and industry experts, the Douglas and Sons (Pvt) Limited GT awards is one of the most prestigious awards nights for the tyre industry.

Held recently in Jakarta, Indonesia, the event counted H.E Djaffer Hussein, Indonesian Ambassador in Sri Lanka, the President and Senior officials of PT Gajah Thunggal, Indonesia among its vast array of esteemed guests. Boasting Sri Lanka’s finest network of distributors, Douglas and Sons (Pvt) Limited (DSL) has long been famed for constantly recognizing and rewarding consistent service and commitment and 2010 was no exception.

Speaking at the recently held event, Saroj Perera, Chairman/Managing Director, Douglas & Sons (Pvt) Limited emphasized the importance of the GT Awards. “The GT awards are centered on congratulating our tyre dealers for making GT Sri Lanka the market leader among imported tyres for 14 consecutive years. Through their association with DSL and GT over the last 22 years we have seen enormous growth rates and the relationship has been a mutually beneficial one”.

Since partnering with GT in 1988, DSL has continuously solidified its position with its network as well as with the local industry. The company has seen growth in many areas and attributes this growth to the solid contribution of its dealer network and the continuing support of PT Gajah Tunggal, the manufacturing company of GT Tyres.  

Speaking at the event Mr. Perera also emphasized the importance of the relationship with PT Gajah Tunggal. “Our relationship with PT Gajah Tunggal has been a constant source of strength to DSL. Throughout the years we have received tremendous support in delivering high quality products to our market and in expanding our range and developing out networks. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the PT Gajah Tunggal team present here today, Kristopher Chang, the president Director of PT Gajah Tunggal, Buddy Tanasaleh, Vice President Director of PT Gajah Tunggal, William Gozali, Senior Manager of Exports, Y. C. Chang, Executive Deputy General and the other representatives for helping make GT a winning brand in Sri Lanka”.

Gemunu Goonewardana, Proprietor, Universal Tyre Service, Colombo was recognized as an extraordinary performer of long standing who has contributed to the steady and consistent growth of GT since its inception in Sri Lanka.  

 

Photo caption: (From left) Y.C. Chang, Executive Deputy General Manager, GITI Tire Co., Ltd. China, Buddy Tanasaleh, Vice President Director, PT. Gajah Tunggal Tbk, Indonesia, V.A. Premarathne, Proprietor, Sandagiri Battery Works - Kiribathgoda, Chanaka Pussewala, Proprietor, Chanka Tyre Works - Ratmalana, A. Warnakumara, Proprietor, Thisara Tyre & Spare Parts ( Pvt) Ltd. - Negombo, Saroj Perera, Chairman/ Managing Director - DSL Group of Companies, Gemunu Gunawardene, Proprietor, Universal Tyre Service - Colombo 8, M.P.W.N.C.G. Peiris, Proprietor, M.J.R. Peiris & Sons Pvt. Ltd. - Kandy, Christopher Chen, President Director, PT. Gajah Tunggal Tbk, Indonesia, Ranjan Ponnamperuma, Proprietor, Ranjan Tyre House – Nugegoda, U.P.W. Perera, Proprietor, U & H Wheel Service, Colombo 02 and Basil Dassanayake, Executive Director, Douglas & Sons Pvt. Ltd.