Proudly Sri Lankan · Since 1998

Sri Lanka’s trusted name in steel wire.

The largest and most established manufacturer of hot-dipped galvanized iron wire in the country — delivering fencing and industrial wire island-wide under the LAXAPANA brand.

1998Pioneered local steel wire manufacturing
15,000 MTAnnual drawing & galvanizing capacity
400 g/m²Maximum zinc coating
India · CanadaDirect export markets
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SLS 139:2003 Galvanized Wire SLS 31:1988 Barbed Wire IS 280:2006 BIS Certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality ISO 45001:2018 Safety BOI Registered E.B. Creasy Group Company
Lanka Special Steels manufacturing facility in Sapugaskanda
BOI Registered manufacturer and a subsidiary of E.B. Creasy & Co. PLC

Who we are

Built in Sri Lanka. Trusted for generations.

Lanka Special Steels Limited is a leader in Sri Lanka’s steel wire industry and holds a dominant position in the fencing wire segment.

We manufacture a comprehensive range of galvanized and mild steel wire products for agriculture, construction, infrastructure, industry and homes — backed by an extensive island-wide distribution network and the legacy, stability and governance of one of the country’s oldest conglomerates.

  • Largest domestic manufacturer of GI wire
  • Only integrated SLS-certified barbed wire maker in Sri Lanka
  • Sole authorised distributor of Tata Steel wire products
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Product portfolio

Wire engineered for every application.

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Flagship product Hot-Dipped Galvanized Iron Wire

Hot-Dipped Galvanized Iron Wire

Premium-grade fencing wire with a superior zinc-alloy bond — our flagship product and the benchmark for galvanized wire in Sri Lanka.

Diameter
1.20 – 5.00 mm
Zinc coating
Up to 400 g/m²
Customisation
Tensile strength & coil weight
Standards
SLS 139:2003 · IS 280:2006
Cold Drawn & Annealed
Nail Wire

Nail Wire

Precision cold-drawn mild steel wire with dependable mechanical properties — the raw material behind nails, mesh and reinforcement.

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SLS 31 Certified
Galvanized Iron Barbed Wire

GI Barbed Wire

The only SLS 31:1988 certified GI barbed wire made in Sri Lanka from our own SLS 139 galvanized wire — in one integrated facility.

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European Technology
PVC-Coated Galvanized Wire

PVC-Coated GI Wire

The strength of hot-dip galvanized steel, sealed in a tightly bonded PVC coating for long-term protection and a refined finish.

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PVC-Coated GI Barbed Wire

PVC-Coated Barbed Wire

Premium barbed wire with a refined PVC finish — built for modern urban settings and highly corrosive environments.

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New · 2026
PVC-Coated Chain Link Fence

PVC Chain Link Fence

A value-added fencing solution made from our own premium GI and PVC-coated wire — strong, durable and good-looking.

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New · 2026
Galvanized Wire Chain Link Fence

GI Chain Link Fence

A cost-effective, dependable chain link fence for infrastructure and construction — in commercial or heavy galvanizing.

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Sole Authorised Distributor
Tata Steel Wire Products

Tata Wire Products

Specialised high-performance wire from Tata Steel — available in Sri Lanka exclusively through Lanka SSL.

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Super Heavy Duty
LAXAPANA Batteries

LAXAPANA Batteries

Dependable everyday power for the home and workplace — carrying the trusted LAXAPANA name.

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2-Year Warranty
LAXAPANA LED Bulbs

LAXAPANA LED Bulbs

Bright, energy-saving Day Light LED bulbs that last up to 25,000 hours — backed by a 2-year warranty.

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Complete Range
MARQUIS Water Pumps

MARQUIS Water Pumps

A complete range of domestic, agricultural and light-industrial water pumps — from centrifugal and jet pumps to submersibles and controllers.

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61 Colours
TOA Spray Paint

TOA Spray

Quick-drying aerosol spray paint in 61 colours and finishes — from everyday colours to metallic, fluorescent and heat-resistant.

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Specifications, brochures and end-use applications.

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What makes us stand out

Quality you can build on.

Technical expertise, operational efficiency and customer-first practices — the reasons contractors, farmers and industries across Sri Lanka choose Lanka SSL.

01

Consistent quality

High quality standards maintained throughout the manufacturing process.

02

Responsible sourcing

Raw materials from reputed and reliable global suppliers.

03

Competitive pricing

Supported by reliable stock availability.

04

Short lead times

Efficient production and logistics from order to delivery.

05

Flexible orders

Specific customer requirements met — even for small batches.

06

Century-old backing

Part of a diversified conglomerate with over 100 years of heritage.

07

Continuous improvement

Driven by innovation and employee engagement.

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Need a custom specification?

Tensile strength, coil weight, mesh size — tell us what your project needs.

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LAXAPANA

Our consumer brand

A household name in every corner of the island.

Barbed wire, GI wire and chain link fencing from Lanka SSL reach homes, farms and project sites across Sri Lanka under the LAXAPANA brand — backed by an island-wide distribution network.

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LAXAPANA chain link fence mascot

Export presence

Meeting the world’s most demanding standards.

We export GI wire and barbed wire directly to India and Canada — markets known for stringent import quality — and are among the few foreign manufacturers authorised to export to India under BIS IS 280.

India

South India, Mumbai, Hyderabad & Visakhapatnam — poultry and fencing applications.

Canada

Premium GI wire for poultry cage and fencing segments.

USA · Europe · Japan

Indirect exports through value-added products under the TIEP scheme.

Lanka SSL national awards

Recognition

An award-winning record of excellence.

National Gold at the CNCI Achiever Awards 2020, consecutive Gold Awards at the National Convention on Quality & Productivity since 2014, and top honours at the National Business Excellence Awards.

12+Gold awards since 2019
2020CNCI National Gold
2014Gold every year since
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Planning a project? Let’s talk steel.

Get expert advice, specifications and a quotation from our sales team — anywhere in Sri Lanka.