Since its inception, the David Pieris Group of Companies has successfully combined knowledge and innovation to create an outstanding contribution to Sri Lanka's commerce and industry.
2022
Signed an agreement with USAID to electrify three wheelers
2022
The first locally value-added Bajaj CT100 ES motorcycle launched
2019
Bajaj QUTE quadricycle launched in Sri Lanka
2015
Strengthening market development in Northern sector with the opening of new sales offices in Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Mannar.
2013
Starting local manufacture of specific components for three-wheelers.
2012
Starting of three-wheeler sales through Inquiry Centres.
2010
Starting of Manufacturing and Assembling Complex, Ranna.
2009
Opening of regional office in Batticaloa and Jaffna.
2008
Seven sales offices established out of Colombo.
2007
Fourth facilities complex added to the DPMC operation.
Acquisition of a 115-acre land at Ranna for expansion of the business.
2005
Opening full-fledged city office complex at Battaramulla.
A second regional operations centre is commissioned in Matara.
Company receives many awards including "Best Company in Transport Business" award.
Advanced order system and one-day courier service was introduced for spare parts supply.
2004
Custom built carriers introduced to transport 3-wheelers.
100% financial assistance given to all dealers affected by the tsunami.
A vehicle tracking system was developed and installed for spare-parts carriers.
A state-of-the-art paint booth commissioned at Madapatha to enhance the assembly process.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification was awarded to Madapatha.
Training centre relocated to a spacious building at Bandaragama.
2003
Development and installation of dealer software at dealer points bringing them online with DPMC.
A warehouse complex is set up at Bandaragama to streamline the distribution of spare parts.
Modernization of the Colombo workshop with state-of-the-art equipment.
A second conveyor belt is developed and commissioned within a period of four months.
Dealer branding launched.
2002
Madaptha Facilities Complex was awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification for systems and procedures.
2000
Initiated 5S/ safety practices for productivity improvement.
1999
A dedicated field service department formed to manage fast growing service dealer network.
1997
A network of 180 spare parts dealers and 130 service dealers.
A fully fledged training centre for dealers established in Madapatha.
1996
Spare parts stores moves to spacious building at Madapatha.
137 spare parts dealers and 108 service dealers appointed.
The first automated conveyorized vehicle set-up process is commissioned at Madapatha.
1995
6 sales offices established out of Colombo.
85 spare parts dealers and 34 service dealers island-wide.
Spare parts store established in Colombo to cater to increasing demand.
1994
David Pieris Motor Company Limited becomes an independent entity with 193 employees.
First dealer convention held.
1993
DPMC establishes sales outlets at locations outside Colombo.
1991
Appointment of dealers at identified locations.
1990
Workshop and spare parts sales counter established in Colombo.
Mobile service and parts retailing operation to serve outstation customers
1985
Incorporation of Richard Pieris Motor Company Limited.