Our foundation of Energising Lives for almost a century

About Us

Our company was born almost a century ago - evolving from an independent local Sri Lankan enterprise driven by the passion to empower humanity. From the early days, through our partnerships with global multinationals like Philips and Clipsal, and the synergies of combined strength from acquired businesses in the USA, Belgium, the UAE and Singapore, we have grown from strength to strength. This has helped us draw from the best of our global acquisitions in electrical, lighting, industrial, data communication, building automation and vertical hydroponics.
Backed by our technological excellence, our company has reinforced its position as Sri Lanka's largest IT employer, with technology connections in Sweden, China, and the Middle East. This allows us to push the boundaries of innovation through value engineering for the future.

Vision

To be the leading partner for property developers through our portfolio of sustainable power, data, light and water for value engineered solutions that Energises Lives.

Mission

Our commitment to Energising Lives worldwide will be achieved as:

We pride ourselves on building value through relationships driven by our passion and commitment to service, bringing value and success to our stakeholders.

Our extensive innovative suite of quality products, inspired by the world, meets the needs of diverse emerging and developed markets, across multi-industry solution requirements.

Innovation is our Core

Through our history, we have focused on relationships and building trust, emphasising our technological innovation and bold strategic choices.
Discover our products resulting from our partnerships and acquisitions here.

Power of Trust

Trust isn't built overnight; Orange Electric's willingness to extend trust first opens doors to new partnerships, possibilities, and unlocks potential within ourselves and others. Trust is the foundation of empowering our teams to be their best selves and to develop meaningful relationships and endeavors; it serves as the currency of leadership in creating a better world. Trust is also the key to our high-performing products. Every day, we connect customers and suppliers globally by developing trusted personal relationships and setting high standards in our work. Powering trust through empowerment is the key to creating high-performing products, teams, thriving organisations, and harmonious communities. Trust has the power to transform individuals and communities, energising lives.

History of our Brand

A focus on building innovation, international partnerships & communities internationally. Our Beginnings:

1920

Our First Generation Founder established Somapala & Co., a British automotive spare parts establishment.


1960

Our Second Generation Founders took over.




1970

Involved in a partnership with Philips, the Netherlands.

1980

Involved in a partnership with Clipsal,
Australia.

1990

Our Third Generation Founders took over.




2010

Leapfrogged in our technological excellence through the company’s growth as the largest Sri Lankan IT employer.

2015

Acquired Signamax, the USA.
M&A with Belgian automation company, Qbus, and Signamax, USA.

2017

Manufacturing was relocated to OREL Park, a greenfield project and the company established a presence in Southeast Asia.

2018

M&A with Span Connectors, Singapore.

2018

Moved into Business to Consumer.




2019

Acquired Ruhunu Cables, a Sri Lanka Cable company with 40 years of legacy.



2020

M&A Superbar, UAE.

2024

M&A with SAMCOM, Singapore.

Company Awards

Pinnacle Sri Lanka
2023
South Asian Business Excellence Award
2021
Technnovation Awards Best Mobile Application for Retail Payments via LankaQR
2019
Technnovation Awards
2019
Techno Sri Lanka Awards
2023
NCE Export Awards Electronic & Electrical Products Sector
2018
NCE Export Awards Electronic & Electrical Products Sector
2018
NCE Export Awards Industrial Product Sector
2018
National Business Excellence Awards
2018
NCE Export Awards Industry Sector
2015
NCE Export Awards Most Outstanding Exporter Industry Sector
2018
Export Awards
2015
NCE Export Awards Most Outstanding Exporter Industrial Product Sector
2015
NCE Export Awards Most Innovative Exporter
2015
National Business Excellence Awards
2014
Sri Lanka Engineering Excellence Awards
2014
National Engineering & Technology Award
2013
National Business Excellence Awards
2010
Sri Lanka Enterpreneur of the year
2004

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