ABOUT MAS HOLDINGS

Strategic Partnerships
Partnering up with renowned brands from across the globe has enabled us to offer fully-integrated world class solutions to our clientele. Our alliances are based on mutual understanding and trust, sharing the same principles in business ethics with our partners, an attribute that has proven to be a strong competitive advantage for MAS over the years.

Our joint venture partners include: | MAST Industries, Inc., USA | | Triumph International Overseas Limited, HK | | Speedo International Limited, UK | | Stretchline (UK) Limited, UK | | Ets Lucien Noyon Et Cie, France | | Prym Intimates Group Ltd, HK | | Brandot International Limited, USA | | Labyrinth Solutions Holdings, USA | | Tradecard, Inc., USA | | NSL Infratech (Private) Limited, India |

MAS Intimates

Offering customers highly differentiated intimate wear, flawless designs blended with exquisite quality, this is where perfection is revealed in every intricate detail. Drawing from 25 years of experience in lingerie manufacturing, MAS Intimates offer niche market intimate wear of unparalleled quality. With 12 world class manufacturing facilities in operation across Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh & Indonesia, together with design offices situated in New York, Hong Kong, UK and Colombo, we service some of the most renowned global intimate brands. Sharing a long standing strategic partnership with Victoria’s Secret, the company currently manufactures for Victoria’s Secret, Marks & Spencer, La Senza, GAP, Soma, DBA, H&M, Lululemon, Oysho, and Athleta.

Marking the beginning of a new era for garment manufacturing in the country as well as the region, MAS Intimates not only adheres to international standards in its services and ethics towards both clients and employees, but also creates the benchmark for other facilities in the region in terms of quality and recognition. Our wings spreading globally, we have grown alongside our customers. We showcase a unique blend of technical, marketing and supply chain expertise which has made us the largest global supplier for Victoria’s Secret

MAS Active
MAS Active attires a wide spectrum of sportsmen and women, from amateurs to international sports celebrities, with the most technologically advanced performance enhancing sportswear. Within our short span of existence, we have become the fastest-growing supplier in the region of this highly competitive category. Established in 2005, to complement the already established apparel capabilities within the Group, MAS Active also manufactures premium men's underwear. Our Customers include globally renowned brands such as Nike, Columbia and Ralph Lauren.

Adding value to MAS Active's offering is the specialist division 'Linea Intimo', South Asia’s largest ‘Seamless’ manufacturer. Linea Intimo is unique within MAS, being the only fully integrated unit, converting yarn to finished products under one roof. We are equipped with the state-of-the-art Italian Warp and Weft Knitting machines and fully automated rotary dyeing machines. Linea Intimo's Customers include Lululemon, Nike and Oxylane.

MAS Swim
LINEA AQUA – a joint venture between MAS Holdings, Speedo International (UK) and Brandot International (USA) has earned a global reputation for being a leading swimwear solutions provider.

Established in 2001, Linea Aqua’s contemporary 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility houses a full spectrum of services ranging from design to delivery. With over ten years of manufacturing excellence, we are dedicated to producing the finest high fashion suits, complex competitive swimwear and everything in between.

Our multi-faceted customer base is made up of prominent players including Victoria’s Secret, Lands’ End, Warnaco and Triumph. Maintaining solid relationships with our customers is a crucial part of our culture.

Making our mark in the global competitive swimming arena was a key milestone in our story; for the 2004 Athens Olympics we supplied thirteen countries with their swimwear and in 2006 we manufactured suits for the Melbourne World Championships.

Most recently, in 2011, Linea Aqua’s design team was credited with designing the bestselling style for Victoria’s Secret. Over the last couple of years, our design studio has developed into a vital value addition, from tracking current global trends to creating customized designs that fit each of our customer’s target audiences.

Being a responsible corporate citizen is an important part of how we do business. Our CSR projects cover a variety of critical social issues from environmental conservation to improving the facilities in neighboring rural schools and elders’ homes. In 2011, Linea Aqua was given the ‘Best Corporate Citizen Award in the Special Projects Category’ by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for our restoration work that is currently underway at the Bundala National Park.

Linea Aqua manufactures bikini tops and bottoms, rash guards, competitive and fashion suits, tankinis, one piece swimwear, cover-ups and swim shorts alongside other types of apparel such as sports bras and cycling shorts

Product Innovations – Since 2007, Linea Aqua’s R&I team has been producing game changing technology that is revolutionizing how swimwear is manufactured and worn. In 2009, the ‘silicone control suit’ was created to provide consumers with comfortable shape enhancing swimwear through the use of MAS patented silicon technology. The application of this technology to swimwear was a paramount success as it addressed a crucial end user need and has since become one of our many R&I success stories.

Our joint venture partners

MAS FABRICS
Lace - Noyon Lanka
A joint venture between Noyon Dentelles de Calais and MAS Holdings, Noyon Lanka was established in 2005. Backed by a global network of sales offices and agents, and spanning a history of over a century in the manufacturing of lace, our product line includes Raschel lace, Textronic and Jacquardtronic lace.

Noyon launches over 600 designs a year, closely complementing the latest seasonal trends. Additionally, we also offer a design service that enables us to work closely with our customers, assisting them to select the best design, colour and type of lace for their product.

Warp Knit Fabric - Trischel
MAS' warp knit facility set up in 2008 originally as a joint venture is now a fully owned unit of the organization. This facility is the first of its kind in South Asia, and manufactures warp knit fabric for swimwear and intimate apparel.

MAS Holdings, in its strategic technological partnership with Elastic Textile Europe GmbH, offers Trischel the competence to expand on its range of products to its customers through this collaboration in Sri Lanka. The facility won the Akimoto 5S Award for Best Plant in the Manufacturing sector in the year.

Trischel also produces high quality warp knit fabric which is prepared for print (PFP) through our printing arm Textprint

Elastic & Fortitube - Stretchline
The first supply chain plant to be established in Sri Lanka by MAS holdings, Stretchline was set up in 1996 as a three way joint venture between Brandot International, Charnwood Elastics UK and MAS Holdings. Globally established and strategically located, Stretchline serves an expanding base of retailers including world renowned labels such as Victoria's Secret, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, DIM, LBI, HBI, Nike, Chico’s and many more. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing units in Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Mexico and most recently Honduras, Central America, are supported by our marketing offices located in New York, UK & Hong Kong.

Stretchline has globally been recognized for its innovation by the Underfashion Club (Femmy Award) of USA, and continues to set the bar higher in the production of narrow performance fabric.

Accessories - Prym Intimates
Established in March 2002 as a joint venture between Prym Intimates Group PLC and Stretchline Holdings, Prym is MAS Holdings' very own accessory manufacturer for intimate apparel. While innovating and providing solutions to improve comfort and durability, our products include ultrasonically sealed shoulder straps, hook & eye tape, soft seal and PET-coated under wire.

Globally poised with marketing centers and production facilities in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China & Sri Lanka, Prym Intimates is backed by a history of over 400 years of expertise in intimate-wear accessories that Prym Intimates Group PLC lays claim to.

Moulded Bra Cups - Silueta
Since the inception in 2004, Silueta (Pvt) Ltd. has grown significantly to become a critical link in MAS' supply chain. Primarily driven by our core business of molded bra cups with a daily output of over 75,000 pairs, Silueta has been recognized by Victoria's Secret and Marks & Spencer as an Official Launch Vendor. Additionally, we cater to a gamut of international lingerie manufacturers such as La Senza, Intimissimi Lingerie, Soma Intimates, Triumph and Sloggi.

Silueta's innovation-driven culture has led to the establishment of the Close Comfort Project (CCP) which uses a patented technology for silicone and flock application on garments. Branded 'Silsoft', this technology paves way for numerous apparel solutions such as customized compression for shape and sportswear.

The products are a trend-setter for the likes of Victoria Secret, Nike, Marks and Spencer, Triumph, Sloggi, HOM, Berlie and Land's End. The technology was put to the test by Nike, who used strategically placed silicone panels on the 2011 Rugby World Cup jerseys for England and France to enhance durability and grip.

Fabric Printing - Textprint
Textprint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd is a fully owned MAS operation, supported by Textprint SA of Spain. Established in 2007 within the MAS Fabric Park in Thulhiriya, this unit is the only printing facility in South East Asia with state of the art Synthetic Fabric Printing Technology.

Using the latest in printing technology, ranging from flat-bed printing, rotary printing and digital printing, Textprint is also equipped with an in-house design & development unit, engraving unit, semi colour dispensing unit and other finishing methodologies.

We mainly cater to products such as swimwear, lingerie and sportswear, and have an extensive customer base that includes acclaimed world brands such as Victoria Secret, Lands’ End, Triumph, M & S, BHS, A & F, Speedo, and La Senza.

MAS INVESTMENTS

IT
In 2001, MAS established Sabre Technologies, a solutions company specializing in cloud and mobile technologies with a proven record of expertise in .NET and Java platforms. We have supported a range of Independent Software Vendors, business start-ups and enterprise clients to realize their aspirations through our services. At present, Sabre is playing a key role in the Groups' future IT business strategy with a focus on providing companies in the Fashion and Lifestyle space, with pioneering cloud and mobile technology solutions.

In November 2008, Sabre Technologies entered in to a Joint Venture with Trade Card Inc. USA, a supply chain collaboration solutions firm to establish an off-shore services center in Sri Lanka. Named TradeCard Services, the company is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of TradeCard Inc.'s Pay-to-Procure solution in South Asia and the Middle East, managing a key team of software developers and driving the regional strategy of TradeCard Inc. Key clients of TradeCard include Levi's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Columbia Sportswear and Guess, among others. TradeCard Services is also involved in developing MAS' future IT strategy by way of sharing its expertise on supply chain collaboration.

Industrial Park

MAS Fabric Park (MFP) is Sri Lanka’s first privately owned fabric intensive free trade zone. Setup in 2006 by MAS Investments, the Fabric Park is a unique location that stands 165 acres. Currently housing 08 entities that have set up, its main objective is to offer shared services to investors. The Fabric Park plays a vital vertical integration role within the group, strengthening MAS’ core business of apparel manufacturing through enabling fabric manufacturing, synthetic fabric printing and supply chain management, among other facilities.

MFP’s value addition to an investor is second to none in the region and unmatched in Sri Lanka. With an available treated water capacity of 9000 M3 an and effluent treatment capacity of4000 M3 the park has what most other zones find scarce. In addition services such as centralized steam supply (Bio-mass), internal power distribution, industrial building space of over 550,000 Feet2 makes entering the Fabric Park a plug and play operation to any eager investor. A company has only to gain by setting up at the park where costs such as the need to set up a boiler or a primary effluent treatment plant is foregone, saving over US $ 2 million.

While offering all benefits and services available in any free trade zone operated by the Board of Investment, MFP is the flagship industrial park of Sri Lanka. Dedicated to sustainable development, all services of the park are governed by an environmental management system under ISO 14001 mandate. It is only zone to offer waste management solutions to brand and design protected fabric waste.

In addition to shared services, the park offers luxury employee accommodation, training facilities, industrial catering, dining and clubhouse facilities, sports ground, gymnasium, swimming pool and adventure activities through its leisure and lifestyle arm, MIMT

MIMT (MAS Institute of Management and Technology) serves as a "One Destination Solution" to all training facility requirements and is MAS' preferred training location. Situated within Sri Lanka's first apparel intensive private free trade zone; MAS Fabric Park, MIMT offers a range facilities needed to carry out diverse training programmes. Established in 2007, MIMT has grown to be the most widely used training destination by private corporates in Sri Lanka, and is the country's largest residential training centre. Patronized by the top blue chips of the Island in addition to government organizations and NGOs, MIMT's umbrella of services is both unique and unmatched.

MIMT is also of strategic importance to MAS Holdings. This stems from two reasons. Firstly the global Nike training facility – 'NIKE APPAREL INNOVATION AND TRAINING CENTRE' (Nike-AITC) is based on a permanent fixture within MIMT. Nike-AITC trains over 100 people annually from over 15 different countries attracted from varying Nike vendor organizations. Secondly MIMT is the only location to have established MAS' first training facility on Lean – The MOS TRAINING CENTRE. It acts as the preferred facility for all MOS Belt Certification programmes and other special training sessions.

Executive training suites, luxury chalet accommodation, executive training rooms, fully equipped 400 seater auditorium, clubhouse & roof-top restaurant, VIP dining, Western & Eastern food preparation, 200 seater cafeteria, sports ground with capacity for 4000 people, competition level swimming pool and adventure training are just a few of many facilities available at MIMT. In addition to corporate training facilities, MIMT is also a destination for leisure, fun and frolic. Used by many organizations for fashion shows, annual trips, sales conferences, exhibitions, sports days and filming of reality TV programmes, the spectrum of MIMT services keep expanding

AMANTE
Launched exclusively in India in the Fall of 2007, amanté is Sri Lanka's very first international lingerie brand, offering elegance, comfort and value to the modern Asian woman. The brand embodies over two decades of excellence held by MAS Holdings in lingerie manufacturing.

Following up this ground-breaking launch in India, amanté celebrated the Sri Lankan consumer’s endorsement of premium lingerie by launching the brand across department stores in Sri Lanka in October, 2012, catering to a demographic of women who becoming increasingly focused on quality intimate-wear as well as brand recognition.

In an era where brands tussle for consumer mind-space, the most effective avenue for amanté has proven to be customer centric innovation and value premium positioning. amanté’s customer base consists of enterprising women, who appreciate and value quality intimate apparel. This is why the brand emphasizes on the specialty of each product, and offers high quality lingerie set to the latest international trends and styling, manufactured in Sri Lanka. Extensive research on the Asian market and fit allowed amanté to be tailor-made to perfectly fit the unique contour, style and taste of Asian women. October 2007 saw the brand being launched in four stores across Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad, and is today available in stores in over 20 states with a promise of being more widely available across the Indian subcontinent.

In March 2010, amanté was feted for innovation by the Indian consumer in the largest independent survey carried out in India. "Product of the Year" is the global consumer recognition standard in retail products, and amanté won in the lingerie category for its coordinated set product. This was the first time a lingerie product was voted as "Product of the Year", and is a clear indication of amanté's dominance in the Indian consumer market.

attune attune has been in the forefront in offering specialized consulting to international apparel and footwear manufacturers, empowering companies at all stages of the fashion value chain. With over a decade of experience as a SAP solutions provider, attune administers inventories and supply chains through integrated supply chain platforms, allowing customers to run leaner, more efficient operations. Our experts located across subsidiaries in US, UK, Germany, India, Sri Lanka, Italy, China, Hong Kong and Australia are the best minds in the business, possessing the perfect combination of technical know-how and industry experience.

MAS ADVANTAGE
Corporate Reponsibility
As an organization that strongly believes in doing the right thing by our employees and their communities, we are committed to continuously upgrading community health infrastructure, education and sports development.

We improve and sustain employee livelihoods, while also sustaining and complementing the balance maintained between social and environmental spheres.

These efforts have not gone unnoticed; we have been encouraged and feted globally many a time for all aspects of our work, and they include National Corporate Citizenship Awards, CIMA International Financial Management Award for Corporate Social Responsibility, to name a few. Our flagship programmes, MAS Women Go Beyond and MAS Eco Go Beyond, have been endorsed by the UN Global Compact, World Bank and UNESCO as benchmark initiatives.

Lean Enterprise
MAS Operating System (MOS) is the company’s personalized lean manufacturing system based on the Toyota Production System. Emphasizing on maximization of resources used with the objective of becoming responsive to customer demand, MOS enables us to provide value for money solutions from design to delivery, ensuring the highest quality, at the lowest cost, and delivery in the shortest lead time.

Lean manufacturing internalized through MOS established a more operationally empowered workforce along with lean leadership within the business. Our systematic approach has empowered employees & led to setting standards, aligning strategies, goals and objectives at MAS within our very own ‘Hoshin Kanri’ framework. From this foundation of lean manufacturing, our continuous efforts to improve lean practices in our operation formed the foundation of establishing a ‘Lean Enterprise’ across the organization.

People Power
People are, and always will be, the pride of MAS. Apart from the victories we achieve on the manufacturing floor, we have also come to be celebrated as a breeding ground for champions; people who thrive to achieve glory on the field and off it. A culture that has been nurtured throughout our proud 25 year heritage, we empower, sustain and enrich our teams both professionally and personally.

Regional Presence
We are Sri Lankan. We are global.
Our manufacturing facilities, design studios, private industrial parks, IT solutions & services span the world.

Research & Innovation
In a saturated global apparel industry, the key differentiator revolves around “new thinking” and the ability to turn this new thinking into commercial reality. Innovative product and cost effective manufacturing through the introduction of new technology will make and mark this difference. MAS invest in building an “Innovation Eco System” in order to be proactive in offering inspirational design, innovative product and technological solutions to our customers. This differentiation has given us the edge in competing for business, while also giving our customers the opportunity of increasing their market share in a competitive market environment.

MAS Research and Innovation (Pvt) Ltd, a focused research & innovation unit, was established in 2007 to offer consumers’ unmet needs through design, fashion and functionality. This unit caters for all strategic business units of MAS and strategic customers of MAS apparel business. The company has built strong partnerships with suppliers, both within and outside the group in carrying out collaborative innovation. Therefore we are capable in providing innovative solutions through connecting the entire supply chain from knitting of fabric to construction of the garment. The MAS Research team consists of experts in different fields and is scientific in its approach in providing solutions. The organization provides a sound work culture and is always on the lookout to enrich the team with new talent from diverse disciplenes.
With immaculate standards of product quality earned through over 25 years of manufacturing experience, and speed of delivery enhanced by lean manufacturing, MAS offers a complete Innovative proposition to its customers. Open to innovation, the company is willing to invest not only in the latest technologies but also the right talent to take the innovation journey forward. MAS work closely with other research institutions and universities in bringing new knowledge and partnering in collaborative research. The company emphasizes on “open and collaborative innovation” with suppliers and customers in creating value together.

MAS has always been recognized by customers as a company that excels in execution. But in recent years we have distinguished ourselves through excellence in inspirational products and innovation.

SAP
MAS believes in using the best technology in both manufacturing and information systems to set the bar in global industry standard in enterprise resource planning. One of the first industry leaders to go live with SAP AFS in South Asia, we have continuously updated and revamped our SAP versions over the past 12 years, enabling the apparel industry to steadily adapt, optimize and align business processes. Today, MAS utilizes SAP to run its core manufacturing process, integrate with banks, suppliers and customers, with direct processing of customer orders and business intelligence. MAS maintains strong SAP competencies through our SAP AFS consulting company that undertakes consulting assignments worldwide with a strong team of consultants providing support, training and implementation.
Verticality
MAS Holdings displays unparalleled synergies within a self-created ecosystem which facilitates vertically integrated design-to-delivery solutions, along with significantly improved operational efficiencies. We focus on expert backward integrated capability, industry specific lean practices in both manufacturing & trading, system integration through ERP systems of global standards, reducing lead times to provide flexible, on-time solutions.

Global Endorsements
MAS Holdings has been rewarded by the industry and commended globally for their commitment towards high quality fashion and ethical manufacturing.

The company has been a signatory to the UN Global Compact since May 2003 & has been commended for "Embedding Human Rights into Business Practice" as a benchmark case on policy in its 2007 report, jointly issued by the UN Human Rights Commission & UN Global Compact.

We have been recognized as one of the most progressive organizations in the apparel, retail & soft goods business by leading business & technology publications for the apparel & soft goods industry in US - the Apparel Magazine (2003) while founding members Mahesh, Ajay and Sharad Amalean were ranked 15th among the Top 20 Progressive Asian Leaders by the World Business Magazine (2007). "…turning lingerie into an unusual success story…."
The Wall Street Journal
Our endorsements strengthen our credibility as:

A strategic partner & innovation leader | Product of the Year for amanté, launched exclusively in India (2010) | | Femmy Award for Innovation in the Intimate Apparel Industry (2008) | | SAP ACE (Awards for Customer Excellence) in the Best Textiles & Apparel Sector Implementation - Large Enterprises Category (2007) | | Victoria`s Secret Stores Vendor of the Year Award (2006) | | Nike Award for Outstanding Performance in Innovation, Regional Product Development, Quality and Corporate Social Responsibility (2006) | | Adidas Most Innovative Supplier Award (2006) | | Sara Lee Corporation's Millionaires Club Award (2005) |

One who promotes best practices in Human Resource Management | Winner at the National HRM Awards; MAS Intimates Unichela won the Gold award whilst MAS Active Division secured the Silver (2012) | | Award for Best HR Strategy in line with Business at Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards hosted by the Employer Branding Institute, World HRD Congress & Stars of the Industry Group together with CMO Asia (2012) | | Award for Excellence in Training at Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards hosted by the Employer Branding Institute, World HRD Congress & Stars of the Industry Group together with CMO Asia (2012 | | Award for Best HR Strategy in line with Business at Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards hosted by the Employer Branding Institute, World HRD Congress & Stars of the Industry Group together with CMO Asia (2011) |
One who is committed to Sustainability | Award for Women Empowerment at Asia’s Best CSR Practices Awards hosted by CMO Asia, recognizing MAS’ flagship programme ‘Women Go Beyond’ (2012) | | Award for Carbon Footprint Accounting at Asia’s Best CSR Practices Awards hosted by CMO Asia, for MAS’ pioneering effort to thrust forward the global drive towards ethical manufacturing together with one of our leading clients, Marks & Spencer (2012) | | MAS Active received LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for New Construction under LEED Version 3 (2010) | | MAS Intimates Thurulie received LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Thurulie became the World’s first LEED Platinum New-Built Factory to receive the certification (2010) | | Globe Award for Sustainability Innovation for MAS Intimates Thurulie (2010) | | Adidas Leadership Award for MAS Active (2009) | | Embedding Human Rights in Business - Lead case on Policy in the UN Global Compact publications (2007) | | 1st Annual UN Global Compact Review for the "elimination of discrimination in respect of employment & occupation" (2007) | | Featured in "An Inspirational Guide to Implementing the United Nations Global Compact" for MAS Go Beyond (2007) | | Market Movers, International Finance Corporation (A member of the World Bank Group) / Sustainability report (2007) | | Go Beyond featured as a cover page story in World Business (October 2006) American Apparel & Footwear Association Excellence in Social Responsibility Award (2005) |

MAS RESPONSIBILITY
Environmental Sustainability
Doing the right thing has always been a way of life at MAS Holdings. From the inception, our Business Development and Growth has always included focused attention on Corporate Social Responsibility.

A growing concern of our impact on the environment and a deeper understanding of evolving stakeholder expectations motivated MAS to adopt a more structured approach to driving Environmental Sustainability within the organization. We systematized existing localized environmental initiatives at our plants under focused work-streams and separated this from the Social Sustainability pillar.

Accordingly, MAS has been working aggressively to identify and minimize the environmental impact of our operations and products. A strong commitment to certifying all our facilities in Sri Lanka under ISO 14001 by the end of 2012 has catalyzed a significant culture change throughout the Group. Key achievements include reduction of the energy intensity of our production facilities by 8% over the last two years, through intense focus on energy efficiency. We have also sought energy security in our in-house steam generation, through the use of biomass boilers in our larger steam consuming factories.
All MAS facilities are being retrofitted for lower carbon, energy and water footprints, and our commitment to ‘build green’ has seen all new buildings being designed as 'green' facilities, following the pioneering footsteps MAS Intimates Thurulie, the first LEED Platinum new apparel construction in the world.

MAS has also focused on sustainable products, launching eco-elastics, and carbon neutral products. We have worked with our customers to promoting organic cotton, BCI cotton, recycled nylon and recycled polyester to bring more environmentally sustainable products to the market.

We recognize that this is a journey of continuous improvement as we align to evolving environmental demands. Our continued commitment to Environmental Sustainability is endorsed by the MAS Holdings' Main Board and forms part of our operating DNA.

SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY WOMEN GO BEYOND
CAREER ADVANCEMENT

MAS encourages female employees to work towards securing higher positions within the group by equipping them with the right skills.

Competence is built by providing focused development on a wide array of areas that support career advancement such as IT skills, English Language skills and leadership skills.
Skills Development
MAS Women Go Beyond develops livelihood skills of female employees. These programmes include:

Communication to avoid Conflict - This training provides participants with the necessary skills to communicate effectively and put across their ideas and suggestions.

Coaching, Mentoring & Counseling - building core skills needed to support a performance based growth in the organization. It allows a person to practice the skills a successful coach, counselor or mentor needs.
Work-Life Balance
We help our female employees achieve that delicate balance between their personal and professional lives through the provision of both knowledge in socially sensitive topics, while at the same time encouraging them to explore their natural talent and innate capabilities, helping them reach their maximum potential.

The following programmes that were initiated during 2011 have supported this aspect of Women Go Beyond:

Getting More Out of Life – Both female and male employees were educated on sexual and reproductive health, as well as image building, positive thinking and personal grooming

HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign – Creating awareness at all levels within the organization on HIV/ AIDS and its health and social impact. This programme is carried out with the support of the International Labour Organization. * Addressing Gender-Based Violence at the Workplace – Enhancing their understanding on gender discrimination and gender-based violence, equipping them with basic knowledge and skills to assess how ‘safe’ and gender-equal a workplace is. The training is conducted with the support of the International Labour Orgranization.

Gender Sensitivity – This training creates a conducive work environment that includes not only safety and cleanliness, but also a mutually respectful social setting.

Agents of Change – To develop skills of selected employees, so that they can take on a proactive role in empowering women to meet the many faceted challenges posed by violence and abuse.

MAS Eco Go Beyond
In 2006, MAS Holdings launched ‘MAS Eco Go Beyond’, a community outreach initiative together with the support of the Ministry of Education of Sri Lanka, to create awareness on sustainability among the future generations of the country. Sustainability, while fast becoming a critical area of knowledge globally, was thus far not a part of the Sri Lankan school curriculum. MAS incorporated concepts from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Youth Exchange Programme (YXC) and the Consumer Citizenship Network’s (CCN) LOLA toolkit to develop a sustainability curriculum for Sri Lankan schools. The programme not only provides rural students with the opportunity to implement projects, but also fosters an educated and activated youth community who will in turn nurture sustainable livelihoods for themselves. Throughout the past 5 years of operation, Eco Go Beyond has impacted over 17,500 students of the target 15-18 age group in 30 schools, and indirectly their families and communities; taking sustainable development from an abstract concept to a ground reality.

In 2008 UNESCO used the outline of the Eco Go Beyond programme to develop the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Toolkit for the Asia Pacific region, and UNESCO Sri Lanka recognized MAS as the best partnership with the private sector for ESD in 2009.

Sports in our Culture
Where the Spirit Never Yields
Throughout the years, MAS Holdings has been a breeding ground for a generation of sporting heroes. Sport has played a large part in framing the spirit and culture at MAS, and a mindset that is fiercely competitive but also graceful in defeat.

A forerunner in rural capacity building, another aspect of our community impact is our commitment towards the upliftment of sports in Sri Lanka. The company is known for creating a nurturing environment for “champions” in numerous disciplines, picking untapped raw talent from rural environs. Sport is a key element in our culture, be it for team building and recreation of associates; or more so creating elite pathways for raw talent to become world class. Many of these sportsmen and women become forces to reckon with, and an exceptional few rewrite history.

In September 2012, MAS Holdings announced the renaissance of a victorious partnership with Sri Lanka Cricket as the proud clothing sponsor for the National men’s and women’s teams as well as the under 19 and A Teams, embarking on a quest once again to clothe home-grown champions.
Well over 100 MAS athletes have represented Sri Lanka at international meets in 21 sporting disciplines, amongst them, 3 Olympians. We are the only corporate entity in Sri Lanka to win the National Boxing Championship and retain the trophy 6 times during the past 10 years. Our commitment towards sustaining our employees and their futures comes from deep within. Our factories offer world class training facilities and foreign coaches, and provide necessary sporting gear and travel funds among other basic necessities.

MAS PEOPLE
Deshamanya Mahesh Dayalal Amalean
Chairman
Co-founder & visionary of MAS, Mahesh is a chemical engineer from the Regional Engineering College/National Institute of Technology, India. He completed his executive education at Columbia Business School. Mahesh holds the post of Chairman of the Human Resource Development Committee, Joint Apparel Association, and was also a former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association. He has been appointed as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology. In recognition of his meritorious services to the nation through the National Committee of Economic Development & the Task Force for Rebuilding the Nation, he was conferred Deshamanya by the President of Sri Lanka. In 2011, The Open University of Sri Lanka conferred an honorary doctorate (honoris causa) to Mahesh in recognition of his contribution to the Country.
Ajaykumar Dayalal Amalean
Director
Cofounder of MAS Holdings, and Managing Director of Retail India, Ajay followed his degree as a mechanical engineer at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras – India. He received his executive education at Ashridge Business School UK and the National University of Singapore. Ajay commenced his career at grass root level, along with intensive professional training in Apparel & Textile manufacturing. He spearheaded the product development and design facilities at MAS, nurturing the division to become the largest design facility in the apparel sector in Sri Lanka. With over 20 years in operation, marketing, product development and design, he now heads the Retail operations in India where MAS has launched its own premium lingerie brand amanté.
A leader with passion for people, Dian is Managing Director of the group’s largest division MAS Intimates. He also heads Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Branding and CSR for MAS Holdings. Dian is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and Certified Practicing Accountants (Australia). He received his Executive Education at Wharton, Ashridge and Harvard Business Schools. Having held the post of President of the Sri Lanka Amateur Boxing Association from 2004-9, Dian also holds the post of Vice President of the National Olympic Committee since 2005. He was made Secretary of the Finance Commission and subsequently Secretary of the Marketing Commission of the International Boxing Association. Dian’s greatest contribution lies in his forte and ability to discover and nurture talented individuals, zealously developing the next generation of leaders of Sri Lanka.
Eliaz Poleg
Board Director
Joining the MAS Board of Directors in March 2010, Eliaz brings in 29 years of experience from apparel manufacturing, supply chain management and retail, dealing with 40 countries. An Economics graduate from Bar Ilan University, Israel, Eliaz received his advanced executive education at INSEAD, France. His career in apparel began at Delta Galil where he served in numerous marketing and strategic roles. He then moved on to several leadership roles in sales, marketing and supply chain with Sara Lee Corporation. Eliaz also led DIM Branded Apparel for over 3 years. He serves as a Board Member of Israeli retail chain H-O and is actively involved in numerous advisory roles.
Timothy Allen Brent Speldewinde
Director
The Managing Director of MAS Fabrics and Stretchline Holdings, Timothy Speldewinde is an advocate of the motto ‘Work hard, play hard’, be it as a record breaker in the swimming arena or an entrepreneur within the MAS family. A Fellow Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), Timothy’s stewardship of Stretchline in 1996 orchestrated Stretchline’s rapid and successful global expansion. This accomplishment together with his need to offer innovation to the customer has propelled the MAS Supply Chain to become a major contributor to the country’s success in intimate and active wear.
Sharad Dayalal Amalean
Deputy Chairman
Co-founder of MAS, Sharad Dayalal Amalean’s strong financial background made him instrumental in visioning the Group’s strategy and development of joint venture partnerships with global industry leaders. Sharad’s innate communication & planning skills were honed at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, and he furthered his executive education through programmes at INSEAD Business School, Wharton Business School and University of Kentucky. Currently Sharad plays the role of Deputy Chairman at MAS Holdings. Sharad compliments Mahesh’s visionary leadership by providing strong administrative & financial support to the organization. His persistent leadership, commitment & eye for perfection challenges MAS associates to reach their true potential, while his bias for action has ensured that MAS continues to evolve as a formidable corporate entity.

MAS Talent
We pride in building our people into world class champions.

Coming from diverse backgrounds our employees are provided a nurturing environment to set higher personal and organizational standards.
INTERNERSHIPS
Industrial Training
Most local universities and technical training institutes require students in the Clothing and Textile Engineering discipline to undergo technical training internships as part of their curriculum. We encourage students to intern with us, gaining hands-on experience that will jump start their careers in the industry.

Internships vary from 4 to 6 months, familiarizing the interns with all areas of the MAS Business unit, followed by placement in a particular function, where they spend their time learning and contributing to the enhancement of existing processes. Prospective interns are selected through an interview which is arranged in collaboration with the educational institutions.

How to get on the Programme
If you are a student in the Clothing and Textile Engineering discipline at one of the following institutes, please contact the Head of your Department for details. | Moratuwa University – Faculty of Textile & Clothing | | Moratuwa University – National Diploma in Technology | | Kelaniya University – Faculty of Industrial Management |
The selection criteria for internships include academic performance, extracurricular activities, attitude and willingness to relocate to a MAS Business Unit which may be situated away from Colombo.
Summer Internship
MAS launched the Summer Internship Programme in 2004 with the objective of giving Sri Lankan students exposure to career opportunities available at home. Deutsche Bank and Dialog Axiata, two of the most powerful financial and corporate entities partnered with MAS' initiative in 2005 and 2007 respectively, to help Sri Lanka retain local talent. To date 114 students have undergone the internship, among them students from local universities and foreign institutions such as Harvard, London School of Economics, Dartmouth, Cambridge and Boston University.

The program entails a two week familiarization period in which the interns gain an overview of the three companies, followed by a 2-3 weeks focused project at one of the three companies. Upon completion of the project, each intern will present their learnings, experiences and suggestions to the senior leadership of MAS Holdings, Deutsche Bank and Dialog. In 2011 internship presentations were made to Deshamanya Mahesh Amalean (Chairman - MAS Holdings), Mr. Rohan Rodrigo (Chief Country Officer - Deutsche Bank) and Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya (Group Chief Executive - Dialog Axiata PLC).
The internship program also includes skill development workshops, adventure based training and many other exciting learning experiences; they are given opportunities to interact with heads of corporate entities, global ambassadors, and leaders in other relative areas that will enable participants to enhance their personal and professional development.

Their commitment towards the wellbeing of communities is also an area this programme emphasizes on, encouraging the students to participate in numerous social and environmental upliftment projects throughout their tenure as Summer Interns.

Applications from students who have completed their second year across all disciplines are welcome and interns are encouraged to explore employment opportunities within the three companies upon graduation. The internship program is held generally from July to Mid-August.

Interested undergraduates are invited to send in their résumé's or write to summer@masholdings.com for further details.
The Best Overall Student Award
We have partnered with Universities in Sri Lanka to recognize and support academic excellence and promote overall development to ensure our young associates are molded in to well-rounded individuals through the Best Overall Student Award.

"Every student should apply for this award because the whole process gives you so much experience irrespective of the outcome."
Careers
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Do you possess a daring of the self to accomplish the extraordinary?
Come and join our 55,000 global associates who are distinguished by passion and drive for excellence in all we do.