Who We Are

A journey of pursuing possibilities

Our journey of making umbrellas started in 1977, which marked the dawn of a new era. Since then, our business has grown from strength to strength and has become one of the biggest diversified entities locally, having a presence across different industries.

History of Rainco

1977

The Dawn of A New Era

In an open economy, five bold people got together to form a different type of a business making umbrellas.

1978

The Battle Begins

The business had to face fierce competition from international brands.

1990

The Unwavering Corporate Identity

The small business was transformed into a reputed business entity with the formation of “Sri Lanka Umbrella Industries” giving birth to the umbrella brand “Globe”.

1992

Expanding Horizons

An old tea factory in Kadugannawa was converted into a mass umbrella production facility.

1997

Covering The Corporate Segment

The corporate division was established to cater to the corporate business entities with customized/branded umbrellas.

2000

Rainco! The name says it all.

The company’s umbrella brand was re-born with the name “Rainco” and the rest is history.

2001

Building Expertise

A Joint Venture was formed with an establishment in India for the component manufacturing. The company also established an in-house injection molding plant.