Our team of highly skilled and certified technicians delivers a wide range of services from electrical systems, solar installations, air-conditioning, and security solutions to appliance repairs and maintenance. Whether it’s a small home repair or a full-scale installation at a commercial facility, our goal remains the same: to provide top-quality service, backed by genuine parts, transparent pricing, and timely support.
What truly defines us is our commitment to integrity, craftsmanship, and customer care. We believe in doing the job right the first time, ensuring safety, longevity, and peace of mind. Over the years, we’ve become a trustworthy partner for homeowners, businesses, and communities across Sri Lanka, building lasting relationships through service that endures.
When you choose St. Anthony’s Service, you’re not just getting a contractor or repairman, you’re getting a legacy of service, a dedication to excellence, and a promise that we’ll treat your home or business like our own.
For more than eight decades, the St. Anthony’s Group has grown from a modest trading venture into one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and diversified business groups. Rooted in a tradition of integrity, innovation, and service excellence, the Group has expanded across key industries such as construction, manufacturing, hardware, industrial solutions, energy, and home services. Each company within the Group contributes to this shared legacy, upholding the same commitment to quality and reliability that has earned the trust of households, businesses, and communities across the nation. Today, the St. Anthony’s Group continues to evolve, carrying forward its heritage while driving progress for future generations.
In 1942, Mr A.Y.S. Gnanam established St. Anthony’s Group by collecting scrap iron remains of World War 2 and trading it first locally and eventually exporting it to Europe.
In 1944, St. Anthony's Paradise Stores (later renamed St. Anthony’s Consolidated) was launched as the trading arm of the group, distributing hardware, machinery, building materials, cement, and consumer electronics.
In 1960, St. Anthony’s Industries was launched, Initially company started to manufacture wire nails and followed by PVC pipes, fittings, gutters, tanks, and other consumer plastics. This company became more commonly known as Anton, one of Sri Lanka’s premier PVC brands.
In 1963, St. Anthony’s Group enters the textile industry by launching Ceylon Synthetic Textile Mills Ltd, in its first international joint venture with Mitsui, Toray and Sakision of Japan. The company manufactured synthetic and blended woven fabrics for the domestic market.
In 1968/72, - Signed an agency agreement with Sanyo Japan, who St. Anthony’s represented SANYO for over 3 decades, even assembling and servicing their consumer electronics.
In 1977, St. Anthony’s further diversified its operations by starting Alexandra Industries to manufacture and export heavy Gauge Sweaters.
In 1980, Sascon Knitting Company commenced its operations and started to manufacture fine knit fabric to service the international Polo and T-shirts markets. A few years later, a garment factory was commissioned to service the local market.
In 1981, St. Anthony’s Roofing (Pvt) Limited commenced operations to manufacture low-cost corrugated roofing sheets for the domestic market. The company’s manufacturing facilities, located in Puttalam, utilized recyclable local raw materials.
In 1982, Tokyo Cement Company commenced operations of the country’s first automated cement factory in Trincomalee as a joint venture between Mitsui Mining Japan and St. Anthony’s Consolidated. Tokyo Cement is currently the largest cement and concrete manufacturer in Sri Lanka with 23MW of biomass power plants and its own cargo vessels for importing of raw materials.
In 1983, San Fashion Ltd started operations with 115 sewing machines and 220 personnel for manufacturing woven apparel for export to the US market.
In 1987, St. Anthony’s Hardware was appointed as the Sole Agent for Watertec (Malaysia), introducing an entire range of plumbing fittings manufactured with engineering polymer.
1994, St. Anthony’s Hardware was appointed as the Sole Agent, Husqvarna (Sweden), introducing a high-end range of chainsaws and brush cutters.
In 1995, Precision Fasteners (pvt) Ltd commenced operations, manufacturing of commercial grade fasteners and concrete nails becoming one of the largest manufacturers of industrial fasteners in Sri Lanka.
In 1996, St. Anthony’s Hardware was appointed as the Sole Agent for Prince Brand Kitchen Sinks by M/s. Valli Steel Industries, India.
In 1997, St. Anthony’s Group initiated a Tri-Party Joint Venture agreement with Watertec (Malaysia) and UMS Group (India) under Watertec (India) to manufacture Watertec products in Coimbatore for distribution to the Indian market.
In 2000, St. Anthony’s Hardware formed a chemical division and was appointed as Sole Agent for Pigments from Elementis, UK’s largest specialty chemical company.
In 2002, St. Anthony’s Hardware was appointed as the Sole Agent for WR GRACE (USA) to supply admixtures to the construction industry.
In 2009, St. Anthony’s Hardware launched its own power tool brand, ATLAS.
In 2009, St. Anthony’s Hardware introduced Blue Whale Air Compressors and Pneumatic power tools.
In 2009, St. Anthony’s Hardware Introduced globally recognized welding transformer brand KENDE.
In 2010, St. Anthony’s Solar was formed and quickly became the market leader in Solar PV systems and Solar Water Heating systems.
In 2010, St. Anthony’s Hardware was appointed as an agent for KENT (India) to distribute and service reverse-osmosis (RO) water purifiers to the market.
In 2010, St. Anthony’s Hardware formed a Joint Venture with Valli Steel Industries (India) to manufacture kitchen sinks in the Palleleke Industrial Zone in Kandy. Prince Kitchen Sinks is the market leader for its domestic range of sink products.
In 2011, St. Anthony’s Solar began installing rooftop solar for home and industrial power requirements, with technology from the #1 inverter brand SMA (Germany), and one of the global leaders in solar panels, RENESOLA.
In 2015, St. Anthony’s Hydropower subsidiary ESCAS commissions 2.8MW Minihydro in Owala.
In 2015, St. Anthony’s Chemicals introduced their Ecomix brand. Which is a high-performance admixture super plasticizer range that is based on advanced polymer technology.
In 2015, St. Anthony’s Chemicals was appointed as the Sole Agent for Econex, world leading concrete admixture Manufacturer in Korea.
In 2015, St. Anthony’s Chemicals introduced Montania Portland Cement into the market.
In 2017, HomeMart, Sri Lanka’s only hardware and homewares supermarket with the largest selection of the best brands under one roof.
In 2018, St. Anthony’s Hydropower subsidiary ESCAS commissions 6.4MW Minihydro in Ankanda.
In 2019, St. Anthony’s Chemicals introduced its own titanium dioxide brand, Titanax, to the market.
In 2019, St. Anthony’s Hardware was appointed as the Sole Agent for the Safety Jogger brand, one of the leading industrial safety wear manufacturers in the world.
In 2019, St. Anthony’s Hardware was appointed as the Sole Agent for the Spanish Amig brand, a company with more than 75 years of experience within the industry of hardware, DIY and industrial supplies.
In 2019, St. Anthony’s Chemicals was appointed as the Sole Agent for Dubayrox, international enterprise for pigments and colorants production, as well as coating additives.
In 2019, St. Anthony’s Chemicals was appointed as the Sole Agent for Venator, leading global chemical company dedicated to the development and manufacture of color pigments and performance additives.
In 2019, St. Anthony’s Hardware Introduced Goldmill pallet trucks.
We’re proud to serve thousands of satisfied customers who rely on our expertise and dedication.
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We’ve been using their maintenance services for over a year now, and I can honestly say the difference is night and day. Our equipment runs smoother, breakdowns have reduced, and the team is always professional and on time.
We upgraded our facility to a full solar power system, and their team handled the project flawlessly from design to installation. The energy savings have been significant, and their ongoing maintenance support keeps everything running smoothly. A dependable partner for any business.
When our air conditioner suddenly stopped working, they came the same day and had it fixed within hours. Reliable service and very fair pricing, highly recommended!
Their technicians know what they’re doing. From my solar system to small household appliances, everything has been serviced perfectly. It’s a relief to have one trusted team for all our needs.
I run a small business and can’t afford downtime. Their preventive maintenance package has saved us from costly repairs more than once. Great service and excellent follow-up.
What impressed me most was their attention to detail. They didn’t just repair the issue they explained what caused it and gave tips on how to avoid it in the future. Truly customer-focused!
Their engineers delivered a seamless solar installation for our office building. The workmanship was precise, documentation was clear, and the entire project was completed ahead of schedule. Excellent service for commercial solar requirements.
I’ve used their team for both my CCTV setup and a generator repair, and they delivered top-quality work each time. Transparent pricing, friendly staff, and reliable follow-up. Definitely a service provider you can trust.
