During the closed economic era of the 1970s in Sri Lanka, the general public faced severe hardships due to commodity shortages and exploitation in the black market. In the face of this critical situation, there was a pressing need to provide the public with affordable and equitable access to building materials.
As a solution to this challenge, the Building Materials Corporation (BMC) was established based on the visionary idea of the then-Minister of Housing and Construction, Peter Keuneman. The institution was designed to serve as a centralized, state-regulated hub, ensuring fair and controlled prices.
Hon. Pieter Keuneman
Former Minister of Housing and Construction
Our Journey Since 1971
Established in 1971 under the State Trading Corporation Act No. 33 of 1970, the Building Materials Corporation (BMC) has evolved over the past five decades into a leading state-owned enterprise. By consistently adapting to the dynamic landscape of the construction industry, BMC has set a modern commercial standard for the supply of reliable building materials.
Historical Milestones
Establishment of BMC
Officially established under Section 2(2) of the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporations Act, No. 33 of 1970. Enacted via an Order by the Hon. Minister of Housing and Construction, Mr. Pieter Keuneman (Extraordinary Gazette No. 14962/43). First Chairman: Mr. Linphri Ninian Theodosius Mendis.
Corporate Registration
Registered under the Companies Act, No. 17 of 1982, under the Company Registration Number N (PBS/CGB) 155.
Transition to a Public Company
Transitioned into Building Materials Corporation Limited under Act No. 23 of 1987. Re-registered under the Companies Act, No. 07 of 2007 with the Company Number PB 1536.
Rebranding as LBMC
Officially changed name to Lanka Building Materials Corporation Limited (LBMC) pursuant to Section 8(3)(b) of the Companies Act, No. 07 of 2007.
Our Leadership Through the Eras
Visionary leaders who have guided the Building Material Corporation across five decades of national service.
50+
Years of service
22
Chairmen served
1971
Established
Mr. Linphri N.T. Mendis
1971 – 1972
Mr. M. D. C. Karunasekara
1972 – 1977
Mr. Ajantha Wijesena
1977 – 1989
Mr. A. C. A. Jabaar
1989 – 1994
Mr. Wijerathne Siriwardana
1994 – 2000
Mr. Priyantha Rathnayake
2000 – 2002
Mr. Anton Pillai
2002 – 2002
Mr. Sarath Munasinghe
2002 – 2004
Mr. Lalith Andrahannadi
2004 – 2007
Prof. Sirinimal Vithana
2007 – 2011
Mr. Pawara Dasanayake
2011 – 2015
Mr. Amal Wickramathunaga
2015 – 2016
Brigadier W. Aryarathna
2016 – 2018
Mr. Upasena Disanayake
2018 – 2018
Brigadier W. Aryarathna
2018 – 2019
Mr. Lional Subasinghe
2020 – 2020
Mr. Prasad Amarasuriya
2020 – 2020
Mr. Mahendra Wijesekara
2020 – 2022
Mr. Malith Perera
2022 – 2023
Mr. Chamila Herath
2023 – 2024
Mr. G.Weerasekara
2024 – 2025
Mr. S.A. Sathyajith Samarathunga
2026 – Present