| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | United Breweries Ltd Asia Pacific Brewery (Lanka) Limited |
| Founded | 1998; 26 years ago (1998) |
| Headquarters | Mawathagama, Sri Lanka |
| Products | Beer |
| Owner | Heineken N.V. |
| Parent | Heineken Asia Pacific |
| Website | www |
The Heineken Lanka Limited (formerly Asia Pacific Brewery (Lanka) Limited (APB Lanka) is the second largest brewer in Sri Lanka.
History
United Breweries Limited was established as a joint venture between Mauritius Breweries Limited Offshore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Phoenix Beverages Limited (a leading beverage group from Mauritius), the A.P. Casie Chitty Company Limited and Hilary Company Limited in 1997.
The construction of the company's Rs 550 million brewery in Mawathagama commenced in early 1997 and was completed in 1998, with an annual production capacity of 120,000 hectolitres.
In September 2005 Asia Pacific Breweries acquired a 60% stake in United Brewery, partnering with the Sri Lankan-based Anandappa family group (20%) and MBL Offshore Limited (20%). Asia Pacific Breweries is a Singaporean-based joint venture between Heineken International and Fraser and Neave. The company was subsequently renamed Asia Pacific Brewery Lanka Limited.
In February 2017 the company changed its name again to Heineken Lanka Limited to reflect its relationship with the Heineken Group. The Heineken Group having acquired full control of Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd in 2012 and rebranding it as Heineken Asia Pacific in 2013.
Products
APB Lanka produces a range of King beers, including King's Lager, King's Pilsner, King's Stout and Bison Super Strong (Bison XXtra), as well as Anchor, ABC Stout and Baron's Strong Brew.
See also
References
- Kulamannage, Shamindra (2 February 1997). "Cheers, Three More Beers Here". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- "Two new beers from United Breweries". The Sunday Times. 2 August 1998. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- "APB Officials fly to Colombo after buying into Local Brewery". The Sunday Times. 2005. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- "New cheer for Kings, Bison from Asia Pacific Breweries". Daily Mirror. 20 October 2005. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- "Asia Pacific Breweries make foray into Sri Lanka". The Island. 24 September 2005. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
