Sri Lankan beverages company Ceylon Beverage Can Pvt Ltd, promoted by Muttiah Muralitharan, is poised to establish a full-fledged plant in Mummigatti, near Dharwad in Karnataka, as reported by Deccan Herald (DH) on Thursday.
Having previously submitted a proposal to the state government, the company has expressed its intention to construct an “aluminium cans and beverages filling plant” in the specified region. The proposal outlined a requirement for 26 acres of land and an investment totaling INR 440 crore. The establishment of this plant is projected to create employment opportunities for approximately 500 individuals.
Presently, the Sri Lankan firm produces a variety of slim, sleek, and standard cans encompassing eight different sizes, all featuring a diverse selection of customer labels. The decision to establish a plant in India is a direct response to the substantial demand originating from this particular geographical area.
Back in May, Ceylon Beverage joined forces with Reliance Consumer Products to engage in the production of cans for Campa soft drink.
Founded in the year 2020, Ceylon Beverages has formed collaborations with numerous enterprises involved in the production of canned mineral water, energy drinks, soft drinks, and flavored milk. With a production rate exceeding 48,000 cans and 34,000 bottles per hour, the company’s facility boasts the capacity to fill up to 300 million cans annually.
As reported by DH, the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) has allocated land for the project. Specifically, they have assigned 16.70 acres of land at plot no 157, 2.64 acres on plot no 156, and 6.15 acres on plot no 158. Additionally, necessary clearances have been granted, including the provision of 3,000 kVA power by Hescom and a daily supply of 20 lakh litres of water.
Muralitharan had made two prior visits to the industrial area, and there are also plans for him to visit again in order to commence the plant’s construction process.
