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2013
The Brandix Sustainability Report is adjudged the 'First Time Report Winner' in the Large Scale category at the Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards presented by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sri Lanka Liaison Office.
Sanjeewa Premaratne of Brandix Lingerie becomes the inaugural winner of the 'Brandix Rasadiya Gee Tharuwa' - Season One final.
Priyan Fernando succeeds Deshamanya Ken Balendra as Chairman of Brandix upon the latter's retirement after 10 years at the helm of Sri Lanka's single largest apparel exporter.
2012
Brandix was once again commended by the National Blood Transfusion Service for conducting the largest blood donation of 2011 by a single entity
Subsequent to the transfer of shares, A&E Lanka and Bangladesh become 100% fully owned subsidiaries of A&E Inc., USA
Brandix Casualwear Bangladesh becomes first apparel factory in that country to receive Marks & Spencer's 'Plan A' Eco Attribute
Brandix was recognized as 'Asia's Best Brand' for the second year running and won two more awards for
'Talent Management' and 'Best In-house Magazine' at the 2012 CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in Branding & Marketing.
The Brandix Group won a Gold award at the 2012 HRM Awards presented by the Association of Human Resource Professionals in partnership with Aon Hewitt.
Phoenix Industries, Makandura received the Gold Flame and was also the highest rated facility in the 'Large Scale Manufacturing' category, whilst Brandix Essentials, Koggala won the Silver Flame in the same category at the third Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards ceremony.
Brandix becomes first private company in Sri Lanka to release a Sustainability Report that is on par with global standards.
Textured Jersey PLC receives award for best 'Green Report' in the country at the inaugural awards of the National Green Reporting System of Sri Lanka.
2011
Brandix Lanka was rated Gold in the Corporate Accountability Index for 2011.
Comfortwear (Pvt) Ltd, established as a joint venture partnership, becomes a fully-owned subsidiary of Brandix. The newly created cluster will operate under the name "Brandix Lingerie", having re-directed its business focus in specializing in the manufacture & supply of Bra co-ordinates to leading global brands.
Brandix Mercury Asia receives ISO 27001:2005 certification.
The Brandix Eco Centre in Seeduwa became the first apparel manufacturer in the world and only the third manufacturing entity worldwide across all sectors of industry to be ISO 50001:2011 certified.
Brandix Lanka was awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification for practicing the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Brandix was recognized as 'Asia's Best Brand' and 'Asia's Best Employer Brand' at the 2011 CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in Branding & Marketing.
Brandix Casualwear, Ratmalana received the Silver Flame and was also the highest rated facility in the ‘Large Scale Manufacturing’ category, whilst Phoenix Industries received the Bronze Flame in the same category at the second Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards ceremony.
Brandix India Apparel City received ISO 14001:2004 EMS certification
Brandix India Apparel City was conferred the 'Best Performance Award' for 2009/10 as an SEZ Developer by the Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
Brandix Apparel India was conferred the 'Best Exports Award' for 2007/08 in Apparel Exports by the Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
2010
The "Brandix Activewear" Company name was transformed to "Brandix Essentials" in order to reflect the change in product focus, specialization and future business direction.
Brandix Lanka was rated Gold in the Corporate Accountability Rating Survey.
Brandix India Apparel City : formal inauguration at Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Brandix Shared Services Centre receives ISO 9001:2008 certification.
Brandix wins National Energy Efficiency Award in Large Scale Manufacturing category at the first ever Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards.
Brandix CEO Ashroff Omar addresses prestigious Centenary World Conference of The Textile Institute in Manchester.
2009
Brandix Lanka was rated Platinum in the Corporate Accountability Rating Survey.
The Brandix Green Project was judged as the National Winner for Sri Lanka at the Energy Globe Awards 2008 presented by the Energy Globe Foundation.
Brandix Lanka Limited won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award presented by the YPO-WPO Social Enterprise Network, USA.
Textured Jersey launched the in-region fleece programme for Victoria's Secret PINK.
Brandix was commended by the United Nations Global Compact as an example of good CSR practice and compliance with the principles of the UNGC.
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold rating for New Construction by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) was awarded to the Brandix Activewear Centre in Ratmalana, the first office building in Sri Lanka to receive this certification.
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recognized Brandix to be among the Top 10 Best Corporate Citizens for the year 2009.
2008
Brandix was once again ranked as the country's largest apparel exporter for 2007-08 by the Export Development Board, Sri Lanka.
The newly converted Brandix Eco Centre in Seeduwa was ceremonially inaugurated in April.
The Brandix Casualwear plant in Seeduwa achieved a global first in August when it received the Platinum rating under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System of the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
2007
Brandix was ranked as the country's largest apparel exporter for 2006-07 by the Export Development Board, Sri Lanka.
2006
Brandix India Apparel City : launch of first manufacturing unit.
Garment Dyeing Joint-Venture : Stevensons Lanka.
2005
Established the Brandix Centre of Inspiration
Established the Automated Denim Plant
Established Brandix Activewear Ltd
MOU signed with Government of India for Brandix Apparel City, India
2004
Hangers joint venture formed A&E Brandix Hangers
2003
Strategic acquisition of Mast Industries' equity interests in our joint-ventures
Merger with the Jewelex Group.
Restructure of Brandix Group into Apparel, Textile and Accessories sectors
2002
Formed Brandix Lanka Ltd; "Brandix" - a new name, a new identity
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2001
Joint venture with Colombia Clothing Co Ltd
2000
Printing joint venture formsQuenby Lanka Prints (Pvt) Ltd
Acquired Lakeside Garments (Pvt) Ltd
Joint venture forms Comfortwear (Pvt) Ltd
Invested in Textured Jersey Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
1999
Established Phoenix Clothing (Pvt) Ltd
1998
Buttons joint venture forms DTM Buttons (Pvt) Ltd.
1996
Established Eden Fashions (Maldives), Pte. Ltd.
Invested in Ocean Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
Established Finitex Textile Finishing (Pvt) Ltd
Established Phoenix College of Clothing Technology (Pvt) Ltd
1993
Commissioned Kuruwita Textile Plant.
Established LM Collections (Pvt) Ltd
Acquired Eden Fashions (Pvt) Ltd
Formed Mast Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
1992
Acquired Phoenix Fashions (Pvt) Ltd
Established Lux Shirts Kahawatta (Pvt) Ltd
Acquired Kuruwita Manchester Textile Mills Ltd.
1991
Acquired Gil Garments (Pvt) Ltd
1990
Thread joint venture forms Manchester Yarn & Thread (Pvt) Ltd; later renamed as American & Efird Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
1986
Acquired LM Apparel (Pvt) Ltd
1981
Acquired Kuruwita Textile Mills Ltd
1972
Established Lux Shirts (Pvt.) Ltd.
1969
Established Firoze Limited.