Dipped Products PLC, subsidiary of Hayleys Group, donates 50,000 Gloves to
Ministry of Defence for Flood Relief
December 12, 2025
Dipped Products PLC (DPL), one of Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturers of hand protection solutions, donated 50,000 protective gloves to the Ministry of Defence to support relief efforts for communities affected by the recent floods.
The donation was formally handed over by Hayleys PLC Chairman, Mohan Pandithage, together with Dipped Products PLC Managing Director, Pushpika Janadheera, to the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) underscoring the private sector’s commitment to supporting national disaster response initiatives.
The gloves will be used in flood-affected areas to assist relief personnel and volunteers engaged in rescue, clean-up, and rehabilitation activities, helping ensure safety, hygiene, and protection during relief operations.
As a manufacturer of protective gloves serving global markets, DPL emphasized the importance of safeguarding frontline workers and volunteers who play a critical role in disaster recovery. The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo also present during the donation.