Studies undertaken in Sri Lanka show that the local light engineering industry compares well internationally for both its efficiency and competitiveness.This is of significance as manufacturing operations in light engineering products are among the first to move to lower cost locations when labour costs increase.
The island exports products such as precision tools, moulds and electrical enclosures and manufactures high quality water pumps and agricultural machinery for the local market
There are several investment opportunities in the manufacture of products such as electrical machinery, household items such as fans, room air conditioners, refrigerators, small engines and metal furniture. Investments also can be made in fabrication subcontracting for many products.
Sri Lanka has a long tradition in the manufacture of machinery used in the tea industry. These skills can be harnessed and easily extended to the manufacture of all types of food processing machinery. Each year, Sri Lanka's education system produces a large number of workers proficient in the skills requited for the light engineering industry.