Founded in 1841 by Capt. William Mackwood, Mackwoods has the distinction of being the second oldest Company in Sri Lanka. Today, Mackwoods group is a conglomerate of several companies engaged in diverse business activities such as import, export, manufacturing, plantations, Agri-business, Organic products and IT education.
The group's policy of diversification led growth and its theme “Tradition with Vision” exemplifies the driving force which has enabled the business to survive the many vicissitudes since its founding over 160 years ago. A Company with a great tradition in the past, meeting the challenges of the new millennium with vision and confidence.