1940 — Present
Over Eighty Years
of Rubber Heritage
A trading venture that began in Sri Lanka in 1940 has become a global rubber giant operating across four continents and producing over 2 billion gloves a year.
Lalan Group — 2026 Figures
Our Journey
A Journey That Began at a Trading Desk
Peter Hapangama and his son David Hapangama launch rubber trading operations in the fertile soils of Sri Lanka. Sprouting from a small trading desk, this venture lays the foundation of the Lalan Group.
First International Export
Lalan crosses the boundaries of domestic rubber trade and reaches international markets for the first time. The group's journey toward becoming a global player begins.
Third Generation, New Vision
David Hapangama's son Lalith Hapangama joins the family business. Bringing value-added manufacturing concepts to the company, Lalith becomes the chief architect of Lalan's transformation into an industrial giant.
First Diversification: Printing & Packaging
The first Lalan Printing and Packaging factory comes online. The company moves beyond its core rubber trade for the first time, laying the foundation of its multi-sector structure.
Lalan Rubbers Is Born
As the second generation joins the family, the shift to value-added manufacturing begins. The first rubber glove production facility opens in Warakapola, Sri Lanka. Over time, glove manufacturing overtakes rubber trading to become the group's core business.
First Expansion: From 1 to 6 Facilities
Lalan Rubbers' first production expansion period: from a single facility to six production sites. Capacity grows rapidly across Sri Lanka and the export network deepens.
Continued Growth
The capacities of Lalan Rubbers and Lalan Printing & Packaging keep expanding. Product variety and export markets deepen; the group cements its place among Sri Lanka's leading industrial enterprises.
Strength From the Land: Plantations
With the acquisition of a regional plantation company, Lalan steps into agriculture. With over 17,000 acres of rubber, tea, coconut and cinnamon plantations, vertical integration from raw material to finished product is achieved.
First International Expansion
With the acquisition of various UK-based companies, the first commercial operations outside Sri Lanka are established. Diversification into engineering and tourism follows; the international corporate structure strengthens.
Second Expansion & Renewable Energy
The second production expansion period: from six facilities to seven, with the portfolio widening from seamless work gloves to disposable nitrile gloves. The first investments in renewable energy are made. FSC® forest certification is obtained in 2010.
Third Expansion & Trade Across Four Continents
The third production expansion program grows manufacturing capacity. The fourth generation of the family joins; international operations spread across four continents with the Lalan Malaysia, Lalan Brazil, Lalan Turkey and Lalan Middle East offices. Over 10,000 employees and an annual capacity exceeding 2 billion gloves.