United Tractor and Equipment (Pvt) Limited (UTE) celebrated its 75th anniversary recently.
Commenting on the milestone reached by the company founded by his great grandfather, W.D. Fernando, Chairman of United Tractor & Equipment (Pvt) Limited, Prasan Fernando said, “As a company with a 75-year-old history, UTE represents the resilience of the nation that reaches 75 years since independence, navigating many setbacks with Sri Lanka and achieving a multitude of victories. Over the years, we have established market leadership across numerous industries we serve.
“We have forged partnerships with many other world leading brands, and currently host an impressive portfolio of international market leaders. We continue to stand by our customers, enjoying deep seated relationships with them, living true to our mission; ‘The Journey Continues...Long After the Sale.”
Founded by W. D. Fernando in 1947, to handle the sales and after sales service of the Caterpillar (CAT) Tractor Company in Ceylon, UTE is an intergenerational powerhouse that continues to prioritise relationships in its corporate culture. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, UTE is still family-owned and places relationships at the heart of its business culture.