About Us

Our Journey

CanTec Printing & Packaging (Pvt) Limited is the leading metal can manufacturer in Sri Lanka. Since 2015, the company has offered innovative and top-quality solutions to the paint and canned food industry. Identifying the need among the canned food exporters for quality food grade packaging, in 2020 Cantec Exports (Pvt) Limited made entry to the market, and today we are the most chosen supplier to the major players in the paint, canned fish, coconut milk, tea and biscuit industries, locally and internationally. The fully automated printing plant is backed by a 2 colour printer of a world-renowned brand, which is the 1st ever facility in South Asia. With the addition of this innovative high-tech printing machinery, we have outreached from the traditional packaging to innovative angular cans, for tea and confectionery. The fully automated palletize packing is unique to Cantec ensuring 100% hygiene for food-grade cans. Our plant has a combined operation with a capacity of producing approximately 300,000 cans per day handled by 200+ efficient, committed, and resourceful personnel, each one writing a page in our success story.

Our Vision

To be the premier packaging solution provider with the highest ethical standards, in our chosen markets

Our Mission

To remain a premium packaging solution provider by guaranteeing product consistency with superior quality and service Delivering products of the highest standards on time Delivering innovative packaging solution that meet evolving consumer needs

Our Management

Chairman / Managing Director Cantec (pvt) Ltd

The company was launched in the year of 2011 under the umbrella of Silicone Holdings (Pvt) Limited which is a fully owned Sri Lankan enterprise, as a medium scale business model and today I am proud of the long journey travelled on a rutty path. With the ever-evolving technology in tin manufacturing and printing, the company has today adapted machinery of the latest state of the art technology meeting with international standards, and the company is backed by the same level of infrastructure to support the latest technology. I wholeheartedly thank the long-standing and the faithful staff, who trusted and was with the management in both good and bad times. Our sister company CanTec Exports (Pvt) Limited, was awarded the prestigious Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 Certification scheme and are continuously striving to be the most desired can supplier to the entire nation. We salute all our loyal customers who raised our business to where we are today.

General Manager Cantec (pvt) Ltd

CanTec Printing & Packaging (Pvt) Limited is a retail enterprise supplying a major portion of can requirements in the country. Over the years we have acquired many strong players in the marketplace who are adding value to our success story. We also reach the global market through our customers in international business. Apart from industrial packaging, we also stand tall in the food category and our expertise is in biscuit, cheese, seeds, Oats and milk powder lines, and canned fish. Our fully automated production plant is manned by well-experienced and dedicated staff who have been handpicked for the respective functions. Our total cadre is approx. 200+ The safety of our employees is our main concern and periodical EHS audits are being carried out to ensure the wellbeing of the staff. In my current position as the General Manager, I wish the very best for the company’s future progress!

Our Company

Cantec Printing & Packaging is the largest can manufacturer in Sri Lanka catering to Paint, Tin Fish, Coconut Milk, Tea and Biscuit industries established in the year 2011.

We possess the latest state-of –the-art technology offering innovative and top quality solutions for food and chemical industries.

CanTec Printing & Packaging (Pvt) Limited was birthed under Silicone Holdings (Pvt) Limited who provides shade for the below 3 other entities in the chain, namely,

Our cans reach the international market through CanTec Exports (Pvt) Limited and our customers are strong players in the international canned food market and the quality of our metal cans are one of the reasons their success.

Our plant has a combined operation with a capacity of producing approximately 300,000 cans per day handled by 200+ efficient, committed and resourceful personnel, each one writing a page in our success story.

Our Values

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Food cans

Keep your products fresh and delicious with our premium food cans. Designed for maximum durability and preservation, our food cans maintain the original taste and quality of your products, ensuring they reach consumers in perfect condition.

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General cans

Our general cans offer robust and reliable storage solutions for a variety of applications, from paints to lubricants. Engineered for versatility and strength, these cans meet diverse industrial and consumer requirements.

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Plastic Buckets

Experience the durability and convenience of our plastic buckets. Ideal for numerous uses, they provide excellent storage with a focus on strength and easy handling, making them perfect for both industrial and household applications.

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