Richard Pieris Exports PLC (RPE) marked the new school season with a heartfelt employee-welfare initiative, donating school bags, exercise books, and essential stationery to the children of our colleagues. The distribution, held at our facilities, celebrated the curiosity and courage of young learners—and the dedication of the parents who power our business every day.
This program reflects RPE’s long-standing belief that sustainable growth begins with people. By easing the back-to-school expense burden for families, we help create the conditions for students to thrive in the classroom and for our teams to focus on what they do best: delivering world-class rubber products to global markets. RPE’s culture has been shaped by this commitment since our beginnings in 1983, when we pioneered Sri Lankan-made rubber mats and diversified into specialty solutions for industries worldwide.
What the Initiative Included
- School bags suitable for daily use
- Exercise books and writing materials
- A curated stationery pack aligned with common grade requirements
Each pack was designed to be practical, durable, and immediately useful—so that “every page turned is a step toward a brighter future.”
Why It Matters
For our people, this is more than a seasonal gesture; it’s part of how we live our values. We know that when families are supported, teams are stronger—and strong teams create better outcomes for customers and communities alike. That alignment between responsibility and performance underpins RPE’s journey from a small factory in Ratmalana to a respected exporter recognized for product quality, innovation, and customer focus.
A Thank-You to Our Team
To our incredible workforce: thank you for the heart you bring to RPE. Your resilience and professionalism are the backbone of our success. To your families: thank you for inspiring us—your children’s smiles remind us why we invest in the next generation of learners and leaders.