HNB PLC, the foremost private bank in Sri Lanka, has recently established a strategic alliance with DIMO to launch specialized financing options for heavy machinery.
This collaboration will allow businesses and contractors to utilize customized leasing solutions for reputable machinery brands that DIMO represents. The initiative focuses on equipment from well-known international manufacturers such as BOMAG rollers, Kaeser compressors, Everdigm breakers, Gehl skid steer loaders, Car Mix self-loading concrete mixers, and a wide range of Komatsu construction and earth-moving machinery. These advanced technologies are essential for sectors including construction, infrastructure development, manufacturing, and industrial activities throughout Sri Lanka.
Kanchana Karunagama, Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Banking at HNB, stated, “Our mission as a bank extends beyond merely providing financial services. Each machinery lease through this partnership signifies an enhanced livelihood, a business progressing, and a community gaining fresh opportunities. By enabling contractors, operators, and emerging enterprises to access dependable machinery with supportive financing, we instill the confidence they need to build, create jobs, and contribute to the advancement of Sri Lanka. Collaborating with DIMO enables us to make this opportunity accessible to individuals nationwide while bolstering industries that shape the country’s future.”
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This partnership merges DIMO’s engineering proficiency with HNB’s robust retail banking and leasing services to establish a financing framework aimed at making sophisticated machinery available to businesses of all sizes. As part of the program, HNB will provide special leasing rates and offer customers a credit card with no annual fee for the first year. Furthermore, HNB General Insurance will provide reduced insurance premiums for machinery, granting customers greater financial ease in protecting their equipment.
Gahanath Pandithage, Group Managing Director and CEO of DIMO, expressed, “Behind every machine delivered to a job site is an individual driven by ambition, determination, and a sense of responsibility toward their family and community. At DIMO, we view machinery as a driver of progress that enables businesses to build, produce, and advance industries, fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of the communities we serve through impactful partnerships. Our collaboration with HNB enables customers to access world-class equipment along with the financial backing necessary to invest confidently. When businesses are equipped with suitable machinery and the right support, it enhances livelihoods, stimulates entrepreneurship, and significantly contributes to the growth of industries in Sri Lanka.”
The accompanying photograph features (from left to right) Chamika Bandara (Bank Associate), Chamindra Mallikaarachchi (Assistant Manager – Leasing), Mahesh Ratnayake (Product Manager – Leasing), Udara Pathinayake (Vice President – Leasing), Kanchana Karunagama (Senior Vice President/Head of Retail Banking), Gahanath Pandithage (Group Managing Director/CEO), Chaminda Ranawana (Executive Director), Damitha Wickramasinghe (General Manager), and Dulaj Dilshan (Sales Executive).
HNB and DIMO are setting a new standard for collaboration in the industry by offering a comprehensive machinery acquisition solution that integrates trusted brands, financial accessibility, and operational support for businesses throughout Sri Lanka.
