In a recent ceremony held at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo EL TORO Roofing Products Ltd. launched Sri Lanka’s first ever Eco friendly  ceiling sheets. Backed by St. Anthony’s Group – one of the largest conglomerates in the country – EL TORO Roofing produces high quality ceiling and accessories incorporating Eco friendly raw material.

In the recent years, application of green concept in the construction industry continued to grow, with more and more consumers demanding for eco-friendly living. In line with the changing trends in the country and the rising demand for green living, EL TORO has introduced a unique range of ceiling sheets acclaimed to be the first locally manufactured eco-friendly ceiling sheets in Sri Lanka.

EL TORO’s ceiling sheets are manufactured using a special fibre cement mix comprising cellulose fibre, Portland cement, refined sand and water. EL TORO uses the finest German Technology and imports its state-of-the-art machinery from Germany. The ceiling sheets manufactured using Eco friendly material incorporating German Technology further ensure quality, durability, strength, easy workability and dimensional stability.

Commenting on the occasion Mr. Manoj Weeraman COO of EL TORO Roofing Products Ltd. noted, “We strongly follow Green concept to deliver Green Products through Green Technology for those aiming for a Green Living. Our products are completely eco-friendly and we use internationally-certified German Technology to manufacture these sheets in an environmentally-conscious and pollution-free manner. Our products not only reduce construction waste and save energy in households but they also encourage occupants towards a balanced life.”

Elaborating further, Mr. Weeraman added, “Our vision is to be the Benchmark of the Industry. This is why EL TORO has always laid emphasis on the quality, technology, service and availability of our products. And we further underscore the importance of protecting nature as well as the community we live in.”

Mr. E. J. Gnanam, Managing Director of EL TORO Roofing Products addressing the gathering

Mr. Manoj Weeraman, COO of EL TORO Roofing Products explaining El TORO's vision to the audience

Mr. Kalum Hewawasam, Marketing Manager of El TORO Roofing Products elaborating the challenges behind producing Sri Lanka's first eco-friendly ceiling sheet