Ceylex Engineering

What Ceylex Engineering does

Ceylex Engineering (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lankan-headquartered engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor founded in 1998 (originally as LTL Projects (Pvt) Ltd, rebranded in 2016) that delivers turnkey infrastructure in three verticals: Power Solutions (overhead transmission lines up to 400 kV, AIS/GIS substations up to 220 kV, underground HV cabling up to 220 kV, MV/LV distribution, and small hydro power plants); Water Solutions (treatment plants, desalination, pumping stations, retaining structures, transmission/distribution pipe laying, and irrigation/SCADA automation); and Technical Solutions (testing and commissioning, MVAC, fire detection, ELV, and building management systems). Projects are delivered end-to-end from engineering design through procurement, construction and commissioning using in-house multi-disciplinary engineering teams, specialized cable-installation equipment, and design tools such as E-Tap and Amtech Pro.

The company sells exclusively to state-owned utilities and government agencies via competitive tendering and direct contract negotiation. Reference customers include Ceylon Electricity Board (Sri Lanka), Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL), and Tanzania's Rural Energy Authority, with documented project wins ranging from grid substations to rural electrification lots. Revenue is project-based one-time EPC contracting; the company discloses USD 60 million in revenue and approximately 250 employees across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya.

Certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 from SGS UK; CIDA CS1 and CIDA EM-1 in Sri Lanka) and a 25-year delivery record underpin eligibility for international utility tenders. The company maintains a corporate website, LinkedIn presence and YouTube channel for visibility, and has received recognition including THE BIZZ Awards 2024 and WORLDCOB Platinum Membership.

Name

Ceylex Engineering

Legal name

Ceylex Engineering (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://ceylex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ceylex Engineering is a Sri Lankan EPC contractor delivering turnkey power, water and building-services infrastructure for government utilities and state-owned agencies across South Asia and East Africa, with disclosed revenue of USD 60 million and 250+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EPC Infrastructure Construction Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Engineering Services (541330), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underground Distribution (Cable, Duct Bank & Vault) EPC (EUAEACAB), Hydropower EPC & Construction (Civil Works, Electromechanical) (EUACAEAF), Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• EPC infrastructure services
• Power transmission construction
• Substation engineering
• Water treatment plants
• High voltage cable systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EPC Project Contracts: Ceylex generates revenue through engineering, procurement, and construction contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects. Projects are delivered on a turnkey basis from design through testing and commissioning. Revenue is project-based and contracted, with a disclosed revenue of USD 60 million. The company operates primarily through competitive tenders and direct contract awards from government utilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ceylex Engineering is a Sri Lanka-based EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor delivering turnkey infrastructure solutions across the power, water, and technical services sectors. The company handles the full project lifecycle—from engineering design and procurement through construction, installation, testing, and commissioning—for substations, overhead transmission lines up to 400 kV, underground HV cable systems, distribution networks, small hydro power plants, water treatment and desalination plants, pumping stations, water retaining structures, and building technical services including MVAC, fire detection, ELV/BMS, and SCADA/DCS systems.

Product overview

Ceylex Engineering (Pvt) Ltd is a diversified engineering organization offering complete turnkey solutions including Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services. The company's portfolio consists of three main solution areas: Power Solutions (Substations, Overhead Transmission Lines, Distribution Systems, Underground Cable Systems, and Small Hydro Power Plants), Water Solutions (Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations, Retaining Structures, Pipe Laying, Irrigation Automation, and SCADA/DCS Systems), and Technical Solutions (Testing and Commissioning, Engineering Design, Installation Services, MVAC, Fire Detection and Protection, and ELV/BMS). All solutions are delivered from design through testing and commissioning, serving clients globally in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and other countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Substation Solutions Turnkey design, supply, installation, and commissioning of substations—both Air-Insulated Switchgear (AIS) and Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS)—up to 220 kV, linking electricity transmission and distribution networks for utilities and large institutions.
• Overhead Transmission Lines Design, supply, construction, installation, stringing, testing, and energizing of overhead transmission lines up to 400 kV across diverse terrains for strengthening power transmission networks of state utilities.
• Power Distribution Solutions Medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) power distribution solutions addressing rising domestic demand for power in urban and rural areas, including rural distribution networks and last-mile connectivity for state electricity boards.
• High Voltage Underground Cable Systems Design, supply, construction, laying, and commissioning of underground cabling up to 220 kV in metropolitan and sensitive locations, utilizing specialized in-house equipment including pneumatic cable winches, cable pushers, rollers, and dust-free jointing cabins.
• Small Hydro Power Plants Turnkey solutions for small hydro power plants from ground-up including 33 kV switchyard and grid interconnectors, with post-completion maintenance and operational safety support, serving state utilities and renewable energy developers.
• Water Treatment Plants Design and construction of conventional water treatment plants and reverse osmosis-based desalination plants on a turnkey basis, including electrical and mechanical systems with control and instrumentation; includes the first locally-built large-scale desalination plant (1,600 m3/day) in Sri Lanka at Kerawalapitiya.
• Water Pumping Stations Complete water pumping stations and transfer schemes including electrical and mechanical subsystems along with civil structures; includes the first sea water pump station built in Sri Lanka.
• Water Retaining Structures Construction of water retaining structures including ground reservoirs, overhead water tanks up to 1,500 m3 capacity, and the first sea water retaining structure built in Sri Lanka with 2,700 m3 capacity, with protective measures against corrosion.
• Transmission and Distribution Pipe Laying Design and construction of transmission and distribution pipe networks using ductile iron, HDPE, and uPVC pipes up to 800 mm diameter for conveying raw or treated water to government water authorities.
• Electrification and Automation of Irrigation Systems Electrical power distribution systems, automated control systems, protection, and public warning systems for irrigation infrastructure, designed to operate under rough weather conditions for government irrigation departments.
• SCADA/DCS Systems for Reservoirs

Quantifiable outcome

• USD 60 million in revenue, 200+ projects completed, 250+ team members, 100+ clients and business partners, 25+ years of operation since 1998
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing client relationship with Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Sri Lanka's national electricity board. Ceylex has executed multiple power transmission, distribution, and substation projects for CEB including the Habarana-Veyangoda 120km transmission line handover and ongoing grid strengthening projects.
• Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing strategic partnership with UETCL for transmission infrastructure development in Uganda, including the Mirama-Kabale Substation Development (2022) and 132kV/33kV Grid Substation at Mirma Kabale. Ceylex has been executing projects in Uganda since the commencement of East African operations in 2011.
• Rural Energy Authority (REA), TanzaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Tanzania's Rural Energy Authority for rural electrification programs including LOT 34/36/2 (2021) involving 33kV and below distribution lines, and peri-urban area electrification in Pwani Region and Kigamboni District.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Larsen & Toubro (Construction): India's largest EPC conglomerate with power T&D, water, and infrastructure turnkey execution globally. Far larger than Ceylex but competes for the same large utility tenders, particularly in Africa and South Asia.
• Tata Projects: Large Indian EPC company offering power transmission, water, and industrial infrastructure across multiple geographies. Larger scale but overlapping customer base (utilities, governments) and capability set (substations, transmission, water treatment).
• Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL): Indian state-owned heavy engineering and EPC major executing power generation, transmission, and water projects. Competes with Ceylex on larger power EPC packages and shares the same public-sector utility customer profile.

Emerging players

• Afcons Infrastructure: Indian infrastructure EPC contractor with growing presence in Africa and South Asia, executing utility, water, and energy infrastructure turnkey projects. Comparable emerging-market EPC positioning.
• Ashoka Buildcon: Indian infrastructure EPC company with power T&D, water, and rural electrification projects, including Africa-focused operations. Comparable mid-cap profile with similar turnkey EPC delivery model.
• Sterling and Wilson: Indian EPC firm active in power transmission, substations, and renewable energy infrastructure in Africa and South Asia. Comparable scale and emerging-market focus to Ceylex with overlapping T&D capabilities.

Direct peers

• Kalpataru Projects International: Indian EPC firm executing power transmission lines, substations, and water infrastructure on turnkey basis in emerging markets including Africa and South Asia. Closely comparable business model and customer base to Ceylex.
• KEC International: Indian power transmission EPC contractor building overhead lines, substations, and underground cable systems across South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Direct competitor in T&D EPC for utility clients with similar high-voltage turnkey capabilities.
• Transrail Lighting: Indian power transmission EPC contractor building overhead transmission lines and substations for utilities in India and Africa. Directly comparable in scale and T&D turnkey execution profile.
• Skipper Limited: Indian power transmission and distribution EPC player with international operations, building overhead lines, substations, and underground cables for utilities. Direct competitor in the same T&D turnkey segment as Ceylex.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ceylex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ceylex-engineering-pvt-ltd
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• Facebookfacebook.com/ceylexmirigama

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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