



June 12, 2026




A memorable day filled with connection, collaboration, and shared commitment toward excellence. We were honoured to warmly welcome Mr. Sam Vedhakumar Manohar, Senior Vice President – Asia Pacific Distribution, Caterpillar®, and his team to UTE.
During the visit, Mr. Vedhakumar toured our premises and workshop facilities, joined by our Chairman, Mr. Prasan Fernando, top management, and senior managers.
To mark this meaningful visit, Mr. Vedhakumar planted a mango tree, symbolising growth, partnership, and the continued journey between Caterpillar® and UTE.
September 14, 2026
A new compressor goes into the plant. To keep things quiet, the room is lined with thick acoustic panels, the kind that usually work beautifully. Weeks later, someone on a different floor complains that their desk is humming and their coffee cup rattles.
The panels didn't fail. They were never going to fix this problem. There are two very different kinds of noise in a building, and most soundproofing deals with only one.
September 04, 2026
The Sri Lanka Best Employer Brand Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to building an engaging workplace culture, strengthening their employer brand, developing talent, creating meaningful opportunities for employees, and maintaining excellence in people practices and organizational leadership.
September 01, 2026
UTE Learning Center recently participated in the Career Fair at Ansell Lanka (Pvt) Ltd – Biyagama, where we had the opportunity to connect with employees and understand their strong interest in upgrading their knowledge and skills for career advancement
August 31, 2026
Forklifts and reach trucks are two important forms of warehouse handling equipment used across warehouses, logistics centres, factories and storage facilities. Both machines can lift, move and stack goods, but their designs suit different working conditions.
Selecting the right truck can improve productivity, support safer load handling, reduce unnecessary movement and make better use of available space. This reach truck vs forklift guide compares their capabilities and applications to help businesses choose the right equipment for their warehouse needs.