ATSL International (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Access Group of Companies has secured an order from Eltel Networks TE AB (Sweden) to manufacture and supply concrete poles. This order fulfills Eltel’s obligations for concrete poles to be supplied under the Rural Electrification project secured from Ceylon Electricity Board.

The order which is in excess of US$ 15 million is one of the largest consignments of concrete poles requirement under the numerous Rural Electrification Projects in progress across the country.

ATSL International has established a modern large scale facility in the North Central province to enable the production of over 100,000 poles which are scheduled for delivery in less than eighteen months.

“This is a strategic step in our diversification as well as consolidation of our business,” said Mahendra Kumarasinghe, the Chief Operating Officer of ATSL. “This multi million dollar investment will enhance our capability in supporting the Electrical Distribution Network expansions, Telecommunication fibre network and other related infrastructure projects that are expected in the future.”