David Pieris Motor Company (Lanka) Limited (DPMC) achieved a milestone in Sri Lanka’s automobile industry by producing motorcycles with local value addition (LVA) under the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) introduced by the Government and the Ministry of Industry.
This was a move which marked a new era for the country’s vehicle manufacturing and assembly sector, with DPMC being the first to produce motorcycles locally under this program.
In 2022, DPMC unveiled its first motorcycle model, the Bajaj CT 100, manufactured locally with components developed and tested within Sri Lanka. Following its success, the Company released another model, the Bajaj Discover 125, to the Sri Lankan market last year.
Lakmal De Silva, General Manager – Vehicle Sales, DPMC, expressed his gratitude towards the Ministry of Industry and the Government for establishing this SOP.
“The Standard Operating Procedure has played a pivotal role in advancing Sri Lanka’s automobile industry, allowing customers to purchase brand new vehicles while also fostering local manufacturing,” De Silva said.
He also spoke on the upcoming launch of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 motorcycle, which will be the next model to be manufactured under the LVA program.
This local manufacturing initiative is a boost to Sri Lanka’s industrial sector, as it brings international technology into the country.
The Bajaj Discover 125 and the CT 100 are assembled at DPMC’s state-of-the-art manufacturing complex in Ranna, Hambantota district.
The components used in the production are thoroughly tested and approved by Bajaj, the parent company.
