Setting the Standard in Safety Matches
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For generations, Sun Match has led the way in producing high-quality safety matches, setting the standard for quality, innovation and sustainability in Sri Lanka. Our "Soorya Safety Matches" are renowned for their reliability and superior performance, making them a household essential. We are committed to using eco-friendly materials and adhering to rigorous global standards, ensuring 'Soorya' is a responsible and sustainable choice.
Our Journey of Excellence
From humble beginnings to pioneering the wax-coated match industry, here's a reflection of the milestones that have set us apart.
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1984
Sun Match commenced operations by introducing safety wax matches, setting a new standard for safety and quality in the Sri Lankan market.
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1987
Sun Match proudly obtained the Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification on April 15th and remains the only safety match company to achieve this distinction, while also commencing the first export operation to Singapore.
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1989
Sun Match's commitment to quality and innovation has propelled us to the forefront of the industry, capturing a commanding 60% share of the safety match market.
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1992
Sun Match, through its AFOMA division, executed turnkey projects to establish state-of-the-art manufacturing units in Madagascar and Kenya, partnering with the Pioneer Group of Companies, Sivakasi, India.
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1994
Sun Match expanded its exports to Qatar and UK marking its global reach.
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2000
Sun Match set the standard by being the first to achieve the ISO 9001 2000 certification, while being the only Sri Lankan Safety Match Company in Asia Pacific Association to achieve this milestone.
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2011
Became the first company in the category to have obtained “Soorya Sinha logo” from his Excellency Mahinda Rajapakse the President of Sri Lanka certifying it to manufacture a National Product.
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2015
Sun Match expanded its lineup to seven new incense stick variants.
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2018
The Sri Lankan Chamber of Small and Medium Industry presented the National Recognition for Industrial Excellence to Sun Match.
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2020
With its distinctive dripless characteristic, the firm entered the candle industry during Sri Lanka's power outages and crises, introducing two varieties of Soorya dripless candles, while introducing all-purpose disinfectants under the new SUN brand, which stands for "healthy life, healthy nation," during the pandemic, while introducing Sunonline, an online store, that was launched to provide goods from groceries to personal hygiene to the client's home.
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2021
Sun Match brought innovation to Sri Lanka, offering the first and only SLS-certified Sun All-Purpose Disinfectants alongside the Sun Citrus Herbal Mosquito Repellent Lotion, providing 8-12 hours of chemical-free mosquito protection.
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2023
Celebrated the renowned actress Yashodha Wimaladharma becoming Soorya's first brand ambassador.
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2024
Soorya introduced Sambrani powder made with superior ingredients.
Our Brands
Sun Match offers a diverse portfolio of brands, including the flagship 'Soorya' and the E-commerce platform ‘Sun Online'.
Screen Idol Yashodha appointed as Brand Ambassador for Soorya
Sun Match Company, producer of the iconic brand, "Soorya," which has gained a credible reputation and the trust of consumers across the country for the past 40 years, has appointed respected Sri Lankan actress Yashodha Wimaladharma as it’s Brand Ambassador.
This strategic move is intended to enhance the brands visibility and reach a wider audience, while leveraging the goodwill and credibility that Yashodha brings with her. With her impressive reputation and popularity in the entertainment industry, Yashodha will help promote the brand and build a strong relationship with consumers, reinforcing the trust and loyalty that the company has earned over the years.
Sun Match is certified by
Sun Match demonstrates commitment to quality safety and sustainability through ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications ensuring eco-friendly reliable manufacturing.
