Melwa GI Factory
OUR PRODUCT RANGE
With the sole purpose of offering premium products for our customers, we have strengthened hundreds of cities and thousands of buildings and houses around the Island. Give your construction a reliable strength choosing from our extensive range of sustainable steel products that are environmentally-friendly and cost-effective.
VALUE-ADDED SOLUTIONS
Technical expertise
MELWA embraces the different skills in this changing market and comprises of a team of experts that allows customers to consult in purchasing the most suitable product for their needs. Engineers are made available for site visits for technical assistance and consultation.
Product customization
MELWA goes above and beyond in order to ensure complete customer satisfaction with the availability of product customization in terms of lengths and bar bending.
Integrated system
MELWA practices internationally acclaimed quality and safety standards as well as work practices throughout its processes. This is reflected in the achievement of OHSAS 18001 occupational, health, and safety management system. Sourcing of high-quality Rebars, which is cut to special lengths and bent in site on customer requirements, are monitored and tracked with advanced technological systems, enhancing customer needs.
Lab Testing
MELWA provides extra quality assurance through independent lab testing followed by a free delivery islandwide. Along with shorter lead time to manufacture and supply.
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PRODUCTION PROCESS
The strong vision, passion, and drive for excellence along with technical expertise is portrayed today in MELWA’S state of the art facilities covered over 50 acres in the suburbs of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The first of its kind to be introduced in Sri Lanka with the latest technology and fully automated facility to establish superior quality across its wide range of products. In keeping up with the demand of the aggressive market, a second completely automated mill was established in 2016 which houses the brand’s most significant product – the MELWA-QST Steel Rebars. 2018 saw the establishment of the finest in Sri Lanka – the Danieli /Italy, recognized as the world’s premium equipment producer in the industry.
Which has doubled the manufacturing capacity with 100% efficiency. The production mills exceed market expectations with excess production to supply for the export market, making it one of the few in the Asian region to contribute to the South Asian construction development industry.
Continuous enhancements on the facilities through innovation will see increased operational efficiency, increasing production volumes, and improved product quality through the entire process to spearhead the international markets.
SALIENT FEATURES/ADVANCE TECHNOLOGICAL AREAS AT MELWA.
Overhead cranes equipped with lifting magnets for material handling.
Manpower involvement in material handling has always been a risky affair. To eliminate this we came up with lifting magnets, which helps to load and unload materials without human involvement. Through this, we have been able to reduce the process cycle time and prevent damages in loading and unloading activities.
Automatic temperature controlled burners (Danieli- Italy)
The implementation of auto-controlled burners has enabled us to do save on the production cost and also eliminate excessive combustion of furnace oil. Also, this has allowed us to reduce the size of the furnace.
Horizontal-Vertical Stand arrangement for rolling
Coming out from the conventional rolling system, the company decided to install horizontal-vertical stands for rolling (Danieli- Italy). With this smooth rolling system, we were able to develop the shaping process, And to maximize the quality standards.
Multi-Slitting technology
As an organization, MELWA initially accommodates the multi-slitting technology rolling process in Sri Lanka (Danieli- Italy). Through this, the company was able to increase production without increasing the mill speed or any other factors. By this technology we do 2 slits for I 2nim, 3 slit for I Omnn, and 4 slit for 08mm bars.
Automatic Bar counter
MELWA installed an automatic bar counter at the finishing area to count the finished bars. This has enabled us to reduce the cycle time of the process. This bar counter comes with a Swedish technology that uses laser technology to count the bars.
Automatic bundling machine
The automatic bundling machine is the first of its kind in SriLanka.This machine is originated in Sweden and has helped us to reduce the cycle time in the material finishing area.
PROJECTS
• Sitting on around 5 acres of land, The Altair project is poised to be one of the largest buildings at 68 stories and 240 meters.
• Containing 400+ apartments, Altair will feature both a residential and commercial complex.
• Will also feature a premier sky garden on the 63rd floor with a pool and other amenities.
The Altair Project (or Altair) is a residential and commercial development under construction in Colombo, Sri Lanka. At 68 stories and 240m, the building will be one of the tallest buildings in Colombo when it is completed. The building is situated adjacent to Beira Lake on 2 acres of land located at 121 A, Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo 2. The building has been designed by Moshe Safdie of Safdie Design who was also the architect for the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. There are tw
This project, currently ranked as the 10th largest of its kind in the world
Situated in a prime location in the central business district of Colombo, the Krrish Square development consists of two impressive towers – 280 meters and 250 meters tall respectively – that will house a five-star hotel, luxury apartments, and a new podium complete with food and retail outlets. In addition, an existing listed building that stands on the site will be refurbished and incorporated into the podium as a high end shopping mall. The project, currently ranked as the 10th largest of its kind in the world, current stands with a total project cost estimate of approximately US$ 650 million and is poised to be an important part of Sri Lanka’s commercial landscape. Companies like Samsung, Nokia and various other fortune 500 companies have in fact raised their interest in such commercial and residential complexes
• Estimated to be a $USD1.5 billion project spanning over around 233 ha, set to be one of Sri Lanka’s largest financial zones.
• Port city is set to be opened mid 2020 with its first piece of land going for sale in late 2018 and is one of the country’s largest land reclamation projects on the Indian Ocean.
Port City Colombo also known as Colombo International Financial City is a special financial zone that is expected to become an offshore financial centre. It is situated in Colombo, Sri Lanka and is to be built on reclaimed land adjacent to the Galle Face Green. Spanning 269 hectares of reclaimed land from the sea, Port City Colombo will be South Asia’s premiere residential, retail and business destination, offering unmatched planned city living along the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The development will comprise of 5 different precincts including the Financial District
• Features Sri Lanka’s first premier seven star hotel.
• Estimated to open in late 2017, with service apartments opening in early 2018.
• Four buildings, two hotel complexes and two residential service apartments complexes with 500 rooms
Sitting on 10 acres of land that will also house an office tower, two residential buildings and a high-end shopping mall, Shangri-La’s presence in Sri Lanka continues to grow with its newest, seven star addition to Colombo’s skyline by late 2017. Located along the Galle Face Green promenade, this hotel has been the most prominent and anticipated luxury hotel opening in the city for almost 30 years. Providing uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and easy access from Colombo’s International Airport, Shangri-La will offer only the finest selection of guestrooms, suites and service apartments in the city.
• Poised to be the tallest structure in South Asia standing at 350 meters.
• Designed in the shape of a lotus and will change between a pinkish hue and yellow hue which will be achieved with special glass coatings
• Primarily to be used as a support structure for 50 television services, 35 FM Radio Stations and 20 telecommunication service providers
The Lotus Tower is a tower under construction with a proposed height of 350 m (1,150 feet), located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. When completed, the tower will be the tallest building in South Asia. The lotus-shaped tower will be used for communication, observation and other leisure facilities, with construction costing $104.3 million and is visible throughout Colombo, its suburbs and most highways. The tower will have four entrances, with two being used as VIP entrances. A telecommunications museum and restaurant will be located on the ground floor. The tower podium will consist of 6 floors. The first floor of the podium will accommodate a museum and two exhibition halls. The second floor will be utilized for
MAILING ADDRESSNo 122, Maha Vidyalaya Mawatha,
Colombo-13, Sri Lanka.
+94 11 2473 905
+94 112 458 342
+94 112 399 805
marketing@melwire.com
FACTORY ADDRESSNo 21, Temple Road, Ekala,
Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka.
+94 112 229 965 – 7
