About us

WHO WE ARE

Hayleys Fentons is a leading player in Sri Lanka’s engineering industry with a ground-breaking history of over a century. With the commencement of operations as a member of the World of Hayleys, we received a new recognition as “Hayleys Fentons Limited”.

We strive to provide turnkey products and services, staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies. Our diverse principles ensure the best quality for all our products upholding the Hayleys Fentons Limited gold standard.

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Engineering Solutions

Hayleys Fentons Limited takes pride in offering complete integrated engineering solutions in Sri Lanka.
Our service offering is categorised as follows;

• Solar Power
• Wind Power
• Mobility Solutions
• ICT Systems
• Security and Communication
• Audio Visual Integration (AVI)
• Electrical and Lighting
• Fire Safety Solutions
• Air Conditioning and Ventilation
• Plumbing and Gas
• Facilities Management
• Uninterrupted Power Supply and Battery Backups
• Architectural Drawings and 3D Visualisations
• Industrial Accessories Trading
• Hydro Solutions

Our engineering team is geared to undertake complex projects from the inception, design to handling turnkey projects. We also engage with our clientele in providing regular maintenance services in keeping with our promise of “Trust & Quality”

Our Purpose

“Sustainable and Innovative Engineering services for a better life”

Our Vision

“To be the undisputed No.1 in all our business verticals in Sri Lanka and be a leading player in the region”

Our Mission

“To be a winning team that adds value to life through technology-enabled solutions whilst meeting the expectations of all stakeholders viz customers/clients, shareholders, employees, environment and society.”

OUR VALUES

INNOVATIVENESS

– Willingness and curiosity to experiment and create new products and solutions

ENERGY

– Willingness to go the extra mile to deliver an exceptional service

EMPATHY

– Fostering a culture of respect and open communication for organizational and personal growth

ACCOUNTABILITY

– Timely delivery of products and services/ timely completion of projects

OUR HISTORY

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1943
1977
2001
2011
2012
2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Onwards

1919

1919 – British Chartered Electrical Engineer Herbert Fenton founded Fentons Limited at Union Place

1921

1921 – With growing demand for electrical engineering services, Fentons was

registered as a limited liability company

1943

1943 – Following Herbert Fenton’s retirement, the management of the company was

handed over to a local team

1977

1977 – Fentons embarks on a major diversification drive,

moving into the electronic and telecommunications fields,

partnering with NEC Corporation Japan

2001

2001 – Establishment of Energynet Pvt Ltd

2011

2011 – Embarking into the renewable energy industry, Fentons Solar

Energy was established which focuses on providing solar services

2012

2012 – Fentons Smart Facilities (Pvt) Ltd, was introduced focusing on maintenance and

facilities management services

2016

2016 – Hayleys PLC acquires 75% equity stake of Fentons Limited after 70+

years from Abayratne family ownership.

2018

 

2018 – Fentons Limited launched its SPIDER strategy Business transfer of Hayleys Electronics to Fentons Limited

2019

2019 – With the acquisition of 99.97% of the equity stake by Hayleys PLC, Fentons Limited was re-branded as Hayleys Fentons
Fentons Solar Energy was re-branded as Hayleys Solar, and the business was transferred from Energynet (Pvt) Ltd to Hayleys Fentons.

2020

2020 – Hayleys Electronics became a fully-owned subsidiary of Fentons

2021

2021 – Fentons Limited introduced its new logo

2022

2022

 Surpassed 01 bn profit for the first time in the Company’s history

Establishment of Nex-Gen Engineering Studio and Nex-Gen Engineering PTE Ltd (Singapore)

2023

2023

Fentons Limited legally transitioned to Hayleys Fentons Limited Became the 02nd highest contributor to the Hayleys Group’s profitability

The ICT segment was rebranded as Fentons Information Technology (FIT) and introduced new business verticals.

2024

2024

Secured contract to develop a 50 MW wind power plant in Mannar

Won 149MW ground-mounted utility projects

Launched IceWarp business communication solution

Partnership with global renewable energy leader BYD to launch advanced energy storage and inverter solutions in Sri Lanka

Surpassed 300 MW of solar rooftop installations

Expanding to regional markets for energy projects

2025 Onwards

 

2025 Onwards

Pursuing expansion of the renewable energy portfolio and investments

Expanding into mobility solutions with vehicle and battery charging units

Advancing AI and automation capabilities to drive growth