Melwa group, founded in 2003, is a diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka with a presence in multiple market sectors. Melwa group is the largest steel manufacturer in Sri Lanka, with a product portfolio consisting of a variety of construction and fabrication related products such as rebars, flat iron, angle iron, wire rod, pre-galvanized hollow sections and pipes, pre-galvanized purlins, welding electrodes, brass hinges, tower bolts, plywood sheets, gypsum boards and copper wires.

With over 2000 employees, Melwa group strives to be more than just a workplace and actively fosters a community, the backbone of its success. Melwa constantly forges its place among other market leaders and aims to provide only the best quality products for both domestic and export markets. The Melwa group is conscious of its position in the manufacturing industry and has committed to reducing its ecological impact and positively contribute to environmental causes. All manufacturing facilities in the group are supported by self-sufficient solar photovoltaic systems, making all factories within the group 70% powered by renewable energy in addition to having a reduced carbon footprint. Melwa has pledged to be 100% powered by green energy by 2030, in a bid to become completely carbon neutral.

In the pursuit of operational excellence and to fulfill the Sri Lankan market's requirements with high quality products, MELWA has built a robust supply chain that spans across various countries. As a strict policy, MELWA only deals with reputable global manufacturers to ensure that customers receive high quality products with transparent traceability in order to maintain the image of a responsible and committed manufacturer.

'MELWA International' is a 100% fully licensed subsidiary of the MELWA Group of companies, created to manage raw material acquisition, export sales and the complex international logistical operation. Registered in Singapore, 'MELWA International' constantly studies global markets in order to source raw materials at competitive prices at the opportune times. Singapore's reputation for being a hub for transnational businesses allows 'MELWA International' to utilize the credibility provided by Singapore's financial institutions to facilitate MELWA's global supply chain.

'MELWA International' on average handles nearly half a million metric tons of physical goods annually in imports and exports with an estimated value of exceeding 400 million dollars to fuel the various manufacturing divisions under the MELWA group's growing product portfolio. MELWA Steel is the largest contributor to the group's logistical load, contributing to approximately 65% of the group's import and export traffic, with the Galvanized Iron and Pharmaceutical divisions making up most of the remainder.

The MELWA Group constantly has novel projects in the pipeline aiming to pursue a expansion strategy of vertical and horizontal integration, 'MELWA International' represents an important functional node in the vertically integrated MELWA supply chain. With the group's expansion into other manufacturing sectors, the need for a resilient supply chain only continues to grow and with it the role of 'MELWA International'.
UniWorld Teas, a subsidiary of Melwa Group, is the second largest exporter of Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka, currently exporting over 14,000 metric tonnes of tea per annum. Additionally, The Melwa Group has made its foray into the medical industry.

Sands Active, the pharmaceutical arm of the company is one of the newest ventures of the group, manufacturing a wide range of oral tablets, capsules, liquid syrups, lotions and dry powder cephalosporin injectables with cutting edge manufacturing strategies, latest technologies and EU-GMP manufacturing compliances.

Melwa group’s diversification strategy has also led the group into the Hospitality sector, with over 6 hotels across srilanka, in a joint venture with the prestigious Hilton group of hotels. In addition to being a Sri Lankan market leader, the group exports its products to over 30 different countries, some of them being, Australia, Turkey, Maldives, Seychelles, Malaysia.

The Melwa Group is deeply committed to social service initiatives and strives to make a meaningful and enduring impact on society. Some of its key focuses include education and healthcare. The Group has constructed and continues to oversee multiple non-profit hospital wards across Sri Lanka, offering enhanced healthcare facilities to community members. Moreover, The Group has significantly contributed to educational infrastructure development throughout the island. These programs provide complimentary educational materials and scholarships to numerous students each year, all with the aim of fostering and delivering quality education to future generations of leaders.