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1864
Shaikh Hebtulabhoy arrived in Sri Lanka. He was the first ancestor of the Akbarally’s in Ceylon.
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1880
After the Great Blight destroys the Ceylon coffee industry, planters switch to tea. Shaikh Hebtulabhoy and his sons begin trading in tea, which has rapidly become the island’s leading export.
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1969
Akbar Brothers was formed.
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1973
Shaikh Akbarally Tyeabally, father of the three founding directors joined Akbar Brothers.
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1978
Systematic diversification begins. Tourism and warehousing are the first two areas into which Akbar Brothers expands. The Welisara Purchasing complex commences operations.
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1979
Quick Tea (PVT) Ltd was formed to undertake the processing and export of tea bags.
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1984
Falcon Trading established. Akbar Brothers Exports established to handle the group’s exports of packeted tea.
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1992
Akbar Brothers, becomes Sri Lankas largest tea exporter, exporting over 21 million kilograms of tea. Tea House was established to market specialty tea packs. Wattala warehousing complex was set up.
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1999
Kelaniya Warehousing Complex established.
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2000
Akbar Brothers still Sri Lankas largest tea exporter, achieves volume of over 31 million kilograms for the first time-an all time national record.
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2001
Akbar Brothers Chairman, Mr. Abbas Akbarally, celebrates 50 years in the tea trade. Group receives five awards from the National Chamber of Exporters including “The best Sri Lankan Brand” for ALGHAZALEEN tea.
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2002
Akbar Brothers celebrates its tenth consecutive year as Sri Lankas largest exporter of tea, shipping a value of 38.5 million kilos.
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2004
Group diversifies into hydro power with acquisition of Situgala hydro power plant.
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2008
First vehicle emissions tests in Sri Lanka performed by group subsidiary, Drivegreen.
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2009
Akbar brothers receives Presidential Export Award for the 32nd time.
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2010
Akbar Brothers diversifies further into the renewable energy sector through joint ventures in both wind power with Segavintivu, & Vidatmunai Wind Power (Pvt) Ltd.
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2012
Lina Manufacturing a pharmaceuticals.manufacturer acquired. Lina Research lab set up in collaboration with University of Sri Jayawardenepura.
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2013
Group invests in sustainable aquaculture with Oceanpick (PVT) Ltd.
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2014
Purchases Flinth Commercial Park. After more than thirty years of expansion and diversification, Akbar Brothers is now a highly respected business group as well as one of Sri Lankas leading exporters.