TRADITIONS COMBINED WITH INNOVATION ...
We combine traditional knowledge with innovation in the use of natural fibre materials to create sustainable solutions for a range of consumer needs and industrial applications.
100% BIODEGRADABLE
Our solutions are 100% biodegradable, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment for the benefit of future generations
COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY
Our R&D teams innovate on sustainable materials from around the world to ensure we are able to introduce new products and discover further applications for materials currently in our portfolio.
A TRULY SRI LANKAN COMPANY
As a truly Sri Lankan, family-run company, we believe in investing in the skills development and welfare of our workforce to enable us to share in each other’s success.
BEST EXPORTER 2019/20 & 2020/21
Presidential Export Awards 2019/20
Sectoral Awards, Coconut Biber Based Products
WOMAN EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
Presidential Export Awards 2020/21, Overall Awards
DECADES OF EXPERTISE & TRUST MOLDED INTO ONE
From resource-efficient growing media and erosion control solutions to hydroponic farming and sustainable bedding, we help our global clientele fulfill a range of sustainable industrial applications.
COCONUT FIBER PRODUCTS
Coconut fiber is the core product line of Manisha Group catering to the various application needs of clients across the globe.
GROWTH MEDIUM
Produced initially as a coconut byproduct, today growing media is one of the Group’s leading product lines ...
PREMIUM NATURAL FIBER
Manisha Group possesses over 75,000 hectares of plantations of Banana, Palmyrah, Rattan etc., located in prime areas ...
NISHANI FERNANDO
Director - Manisha Exports, Sri Lanka
At the helm of Manisha Group, Nishani focuses on product innovation and global business expansion to cater to a wide range of customer demands across multiple geographical regions.
OUR STORY
The story of Manisha Group takes us back to 1983, to the humble beginnings of a young boy with an entrepreneurial mind-set starting his first business (buying coconuts from small house hold gardens and) selling coconuts to local vendors from the back of his bicycle.
BOWATTE
Situated in the Kurunegala district of the coconut triangle bordering Bingiriya and Kuliyapitiya with the fibre baling capacity of 1200 MT per month. This location also serves as the operation centre for logistics and port deliveries.
The substrate facility has the production capacity of over 300 MT of grow bags of mixed sizes and composition ratios.
THE VALUE ADDED UNITS
The following facility which were ear marked for commencement of production last year had to be postponed due to the pandemic situation and the new schedule are as follows.
KUMBUKGATE
Situated in the kurunegala district bordering kumbukwewa and Hiripitiya has the fibre bailing capacity of over 500MT per month and FMT production facility as well.
The new substrate factory shall consist of 25kg wet peat baling , 5 kg block and the 650g briquette line.
BOTHALEGAMA
Situated in the Dankotuwa region is a co processing facility with a capacity of over 200 MT bales fibre per month.
MANGALAELIYA
Situated in the putlam district of the north western province with the fibre baling capacity of over 1000 MT per month and automated FMT ( fehrer machine twisted ) production facility which caters to the European rope diameter and tether standards.
VAUNIYA
Situated in northern peninsula the co processing facility of fibre and the substrate has catered to the need of the northern extraction millers with a capacity of over 200 MT of baled fibre per month.
KATANA (MARADAGAHAMULLA)
In operation by September 2021. The 2 Tie facility with colouring , waxing and combing shall be in operation very soon.
MANKULAM (MALLAVI)
In operation by October 2021. The fully integrated value added manufacturing facility with an investment of over 100mn.
ERAVUR (BATTICALO)
In operation by September 2021. Collection of coconut for he northern oil mills, extraction of fibre/peat and washing of peat for value addition
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
Manisha Group prides itself on partnering with small-scale plantations across the country. The Group also operates 5 specialized production facilities located across the island in Sri Lanka’s famous “coconut triangle” area.