Mission
To grow, sustain, and innovate our businesses by developing our people and culture.
Vision
To achieve excellence in all our businesses.
McLarens Group, headquartered in Sri Lanka, is a prestigious conglomerate with a rich heritage and a robust portfolio of businesses spanning diverse industries. Established in 1949, the Group has grown significantly over the decades, firmly establishing itself in five key sectors including; Maritime & Logistics, Petroleum & Energy, Manufacturing & Distribution, Property & Strategic Investments and Leisure. McLarens is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices, deeply embedded in its corporate ethos.
The Group operates with a strong focus on delivering high-quality services and solutions tailored to meet the dynamic needs of its global clientele. Through its expansive network and strategic partnerships, McLarens has extended its reach beyond Sri Lankan shores, making impactful contributions to international markets. The company prides itself on its dedicated workforce, whose expertise and passion drive its success.
At McLarens, corporate responsibility and ethical governance are paramount, guiding the company in its decision-making and business practices. This commitment to ethics and sustainability helps McLarens achieve financial success and contribute positively to the communities in which it operates, ensuring a better future for all stakeholders.
Who we are
At 3M, we are pioneers of progress, champions of innovation, and stewards of sustainability.
We stand as a global leader in science-driven solutions, dedicated to improving lives around the world. Our enthusiasm for creativity and dedication to tackling the most challenging obstacles in the world fuel our work at 3M.
We have a rich history spanning more than a century, and we still push the frontiers of science and technology to enhance people’s lives and advance society. From our wide range of goods to choose from to our global reach, we are committed to developing solutions that improve daily living and promote sustainable prosperity.
History of 3M
3M’s journey began in 1902 in Two Harbors, Minnesota, as a small mining venture focused on extracting minerals for sandpaper production. Despite initial setbacks, the founders’ innovative spirit and adaptability quickly set the company on a path of diversification and growth. Over the decades, 3M expanded beyond abrasives into a wide array of industries, introducing groundbreaking products such as Scotch Tape, Scotchgard, and Post-it Notes. These innovations revolutionized both household and office environments worldwide.Today, 3M stands as a global powerhouse of innovation, with over 60,000 products spanning industries from healthcare and consumer goods to electronics and industrial applications. As a Fortune 500 company, 3M’s commitment to continuous innovation remains at its core, with one-third of its sales coming from products invented within the past five years. This dedication to advancing technology and applying science to everyday challenges has established 3M as a leader in research and development, consistently turning creative ideas into practical solutions that enhance lives and businesses around the world.
3M’s journey began in 1902 in Two Harbors, Minnesota, as a small mining venture focused on extracting minerals for sandpaper production. Despite initial setbacks, the founders’ innovative spirit and adaptability quickly set the company on a path of diversification and growth. Over the decades, 3M expanded beyond abrasives into a wide array of industries, introducing groundbreaking products such as Scotch Tape, Scotchgard, and Post-it Notes. These innovations revolutionized both household and office environments worldwide.Today, 3M stands as a global powerhouse of innovation, with over 60,000 products spanning industries from healthcare and consumer goods to electronics and industrial applications. As a Fortune 500 company, 3M’s commitment to continuous innovation remains at its core, with one-third of its sales coming from products invented within the past five years. This dedication to advancing technology and applying science to everyday challenges has established 3M as a leader in research and development, consistently turning creative ideas into practical solutions that enhance lives and businesses around the world.
3M and McLarens
McLarens began its partnership with 3M in July 2018 as its Master Distributor for 3M products in Sri Lanka. McLarens has a distributorship for the full range of Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, and Consumer product ranges.
3M-MLL works tirelessly to bring world-class 3M products to every Sri Lankan household and workplace to lift the standards of the entire population across the island. The business functions locally in a customer-centric model with 4 focused verticals: Industrial, Automotive, Construction, and Consumer. 3M-MLL currently offers over 1000 products to the Sri Lankan market and is constantly looking to expand its product offering.
