McLarens Group and 3M Celebrate Partnerships and Innovation at Partner Event 2025

3M-McLarens hosted its flagship event on September 3rd at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. Held under the theme “Powering Performance through Innovation, Celebrating Partnerships,” the premium evening brought together top customers, C-level executives, industry stakeholders, and 3M-McLarens leadership to celebrate valued partnerships and explore the future of collaborative innovation in Sri Lanka.

The event celebrated 3M-McLarens’ most loyal customers for their continued trust and contributions, while also recognizing the six-year collaboration between 3M and the McLarens Group. This partnership has enabled world-class innovations to reach Sri Lankan businesses across key sectors— including construction, automotive, consumer goods, and industrial solutions—delivering long-term impact and real-world applications.

“At 3M-McLarens, our customers are at the heart of every innovation we bring to the Sri Lankan market. We have been able to empower homes, workplaces, and infrastructure to perform at their best—growing sustainably and embracing global technologies,” said Dilan Seneviratne, CEO-Director, 3M-McLarens.

The evening also featured a dynamic Innovation Showcase with live demonstrations of new 3M-McLarens technologies designed to enhance efficiency, safety, and performance in local industries. This reaffirmed the company’s commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s industrial development through science-based innovations and practical solutions.

Adding a creative dimension, 3M-McLarens announced its partnership with global artist and award-winning Sri Lankan icon Umaria Sinhawansa, sponsoring her first-ever English music video production. The collaboration integrates 3M-McLarens’ advanced material innovations—including Scotchlite™ Reflective Material—into costume design, illustrating how the brand’s technologies are inspiring not just industries, but also the progressive world of music and art.

Looking ahead, 3M-McLarens plans to strengthen its local presence through region-specific innovations, solutions for infrastructure growth and mobility, and sustainable practices tailored to Sri Lanka’s evolving needs.

About 3M

3M is a global innovation company that has applied science and technology for over a century to make life better, safer, and more productive. Operating in more than 70 countries with a portfolio of over 60,000 products, 3M serves diverse industries worldwide. In Sri Lanka, 3M has been delivering industry-relevant innovations for over a decade, and through its collaboration with McLarens Group, continues to support local businesses with cutting-edge solutions that drive growth and sustainability.

About McLarens Group

McLarens Group, a diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, has a proud 75-year legacy since its founding in 1949. Growing from strength to strength, the Group operates across five key sectors: Maritime & Logistics, Petroleum & Energy, Manufacturing & Distribution, Leisure, and Property & Strategic Investments. Partnering with globally recognized brands, including Fortune 500 companies, McLarens delivers innovative end-to-end solutions, powered by 1,600+ passionate professionals committed to excellence.

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