The Plastics & Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL), the national institute for the development of the plastics and rubber sectors, is proud to announce two major events that will shape the future of the country’s industrial landscape: the PRISL Awards 2025, scheduled for 25th November 2025, and the COMPLAST-RUBEXPO-COMXPO 2025 exhibitions, to be held from 29th to 31st August 2025 at BMICH, Colombo.
Established in 1960, the Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) stands as the premier professional institution advancing the country’s polymer science, plastics, and rubber industries. With a mission rooted in technical education, industrial development, innovation, and sustainability, PRISL has been the primary driver of workforce development and technology transfer in the sector for over 65 years.
For much of its history, PRISL was the only provider of formal education and training for the polymer-based industries in Sri Lanka. Today, it continues to lead through its partnerships, research initiatives, industry certifications, and public engagement—remaining an indispensable institution in a billion-dollar industry that spans manufacturing, exports, recycling, and innovation.
The PRISL Awards 2025, taking place on 25th November 2025 at BMICH, will serve as the most prestigious national awards dedicated to the plastics and rubber sectors. This high-profile event will honour outstanding achievements across enterprises, professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, and institutions.
Award categories are designed to reflect industry needs and strategic national priorities and will be adjudicated by independent judging panels, ensuring credibility, transparency, and national prestige.
Award Categories Include:
- Academic Excellence in Polymer Technology
- Innovative Product of the Year (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
- Sustainability – Environmental Responsibility (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
- Most Outstanding Large Enterprise (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
- Most Outstanding SME – Plastics, Rubber, and Recycling (9 awards)
- Service Provider of the Year
- Supplier of the Year – Plastics & Rubber
- Sri Lankan Brand of the Year (SME Sector)
- Professional of the Year (Operator to CEO levels)
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Most Outstanding Exporter of the Year (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
The PRISL Award is funded by both local and international organizations.
Mr. K.A.C. Vidyaratne, President of PRISL, noted “The PRISL Awards 2025 are not just a celebration of success. they are a challenge to raise the bar. These awards recognize innovation, ethics, resilience, and forward-thinking, which are vital for Sri Lanka’s industrial transformation and global competitiveness.”
The last edition of the PRISL Awards was held in January 2025, recognizing achievements from the year 2024 and celebrating sustainability, technology, and professional leadership in the polymer industry.
From 29th to 31st August 2025, PRISL will host the 8th edition of COMPLAST-RUBEXPO-COMXPO, the nation’s most comprehensive industrial exhibition platform. Held at BMICH, Colombo, the event will feature three concurrent exhibitions, drawing over 500 global and regional exhibitors from more than 300 companies, and attracting thousands of industry professionals, students, policy makers, and investors.
This large-scale platform is designed to facilitate technology transfer, B2B networking, product launches, and skill development, making it an essential event for all players in the manufacturing value chain.
Key Exhibition Themes Include:
- Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery
- Smart Manufacturing and Automation
- Sustainable Materials and Recycling Solutions
- Packaging Innovations and Engineering Solutions
- Applications in FMCG, Apparel, Construction, Agriculture, and Mobility
- Green Energy and Industrial Efficiency
- Skills, Education, and Career Development
Mr. Chaminda Perera, Director General of PRISL, added: “COMPLAST-RUBEXPO-COMXPO 2025 is where opportunity, innovation, and talent converge. Whether you’re a start-up, an established manufacturer, or a student exploring the future of industry, this platform is designed to connect Sri Lanka with the world.”
Together, these events reflect PRISL’s commitment to industrial transformation, public-private cooperation, and knowledge sharing. The outreach for both events extends across a wide array of stakeholders, including:
- Manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers
- Exporters, importers, and investors
- SMEs and entrepreneurs
- Trade professionals and industry associations
- Academics, researchers, and students in polymer sciences
- Government ministries and regulatory agencies
- General public, media, and press organizations
To register for the PRISL award, please visit awards.prisrilanka.com and download the relevant application form.
For more information, visit: Website: www.prisrilanka.com, Social Media: @prisrilanka (Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram), Email: [email protected]