About Aitken Spence PLC
Aitken Spence PLC is a diversified conglomerate operating in Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and internationally. Established in 1868 and headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the company is a subsidiary of Melstacorp PLC.
Business Segments
- Tourism Sector: Hotel and destination management, inbound/outbound travel services, and airline general sales agency.
- Maritime & Freight Logistics: Marine lubricants, shipping agency, container services, freight forwarding, and maritime education.
- Strategic Investments: Power generation (thermal, wind, solar, hydro, waste-to-energy), apparel manufacturing, and printing/packaging.
- Services Sector: Property development, insurance agency, plantation management, and agricultural production (tea, rubber, coconut, etc.).
Key Operations
- Owns and operates hotels, resorts, and water bottling facilities.
- Provides customs brokerage, transport, and warehousing services.
- Manages multi-storied office complexes and commercial properties.
- Acts as an agent for OTIS elevators and escalators.
With a legacy spanning over 150 years, Aitken Spence PLC continues to expand its diversified portfolio across multiple industries.