Vibhawa’s Electrical Design Expertise in the Lanka Walltiles PLC Expansion Project

When a leading manufacturing company like Lanka Walltiles PLC expands, every system behind that growth must be equally ready to perform, efficiently, safely, and sustainably.

To support their continued growth in Sri Lanka’s industrial arena, we, at Vibhawa Consultants, were entrusted to handle the electrical design and engineering consultancy for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in Meepe.

This project not only reflects our technical expertise but also our deep commitment to building reliable, future-ready energy systems that empower industries to scale with confidence. Here’s how it was done:

Understanding the Client and Their Vision

Lanka Walltiles PLC has long been a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s tile and ceramic industry. The company is known for its innovation, quality, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

With demand on the rise, the company planned to expand its Meepe manufacturing facility, aiming to increase production capacity while maintaining energy efficiency, system safety, and long-term reliability.

That’s where we Vibhawa came in, as their engineering design consultant and trusted technical partner. Our team was responsible for translating their expansion goals into a robust and efficient electrical distribution system that could support the increased operational load while aligning with international standards, as we always do.

Vibhawa’s Role as the Client’s Engineer

As the client’s engineer, we acted as an independent technical representative for Lanka Walltiles PLC throughout the entire project. Backed by our expertise in electrical consultancy, we made sure every technical and design decision aligned with the client’s operational and safety objectives.

Our responsibilities included:

• Understand client requirements and carry out the electrical design accordingly (33kV and downstream low voltage systems)
• Reviewing and validating all possible design options
• Ensuring compliance with IEC standards and safety codes.
• Assisting for Technical Matters Coordinating between the client, contractors, and suppliers.
• Supervising key milestones to guarantee design integrity and performance
• Verifying the bills raised by the selected contractors for the purpose of payments

This role required a balance between technical precision and practical decision-making, ensuring the project progressed smoothly while meeting both performance and cost targets.

Designing a Future-Ready Electricity Distribution System

One of the core scopes of this project was the electrical design and detailed planning of the facility’s distribution system. The expansion added new transformers to increase the site’s overall installation capacity. This was a critical step to handle the additional production load.

Our team designed a system that was not only scalable and efficient but also on par with the client’s sustainability goals. Key design elements included:

• Optimized power distribution networks for improved load management.
• Integration of redundancy and protection systems to improve reliability.
• Selection of equipment based on lifecycle cost, performance, and safety.

Along with our practical engineering insight and advanced modeling tools, we ensured that the system design delivered long-term operational efficiency while minimizing maintenance and downtime risks.

ETAP Modelling and Simulation for Precision

At Vibhawa, we believe great design is possible only with solid data.

Using ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program), our engineers built a comprehensive simulation model of the facility’s electrical network. This helped us evaluate multiple operational scenarios and optimize the system before implementing.

Through load flow analysis, short-circuit calculations, and protective coordination studies, we identified the most efficient configurations to ensure system stability and safety.

ETAP modelling helped us:

• Predict system performance under different load conditions.
• Optimize transformer use and cable sizing.
• Validate protection settings for fault tolerance and continuity.

The result? A design that was not only compliant but intelligently optimized, balancing performance, safety, and cost.

Value Engineering: Building Smart, Cost-Effective Solutions

Engineering is not just about building strong systems. It’s also about building smart. This is why we refined each design decision through value engineering to deliver the best possible outcome within the client’s budget. This process included:

• Evaluating material choices and system configurations for cost efficiency.
• Improving energy efficiency through optimized layouts and equipment selection.
• Reducing long-term operational costs through maintainable and modular design.

Being one of the leading electrical engineering services in Sri Lanka, every recommendation we made was supported by technical justification and lifecycle cost analysis. This ensured Lanka Walltiles PLC gained measurable value, both technically and financially.

Technical Evaluation and Contractor Support

Beyond design, our role further extended into technical evaluations during the procurement and contractor selection phase.

We assisted the client in reviewing the bids received for the tenders, conducting comparative analyses, and verifying compliance with design and performance requirements. Our team also provided expert input during negotiations, ensuring that selected contractors had the right technical capabilities to execute the work efficiently and safely.

This collaboration gave Lanka Walltiles PLC the confidence that every implementation partner was technically competent, compliant, and matched with project goals.

Supervision and Verification to Ensure It’s Done Right

Designing a great system is one thing, while making sure it’s implemented to the same standard is another.

Vibhawa’s engineering supervision team remained closely involved throughout the project’s construction phase, verifying that all installations, testing, and commissioning were carried out as per design and safety standards.

We also handled final bill verification, ensuring financial transparency and that all completed work matched the contractual and technical expectations of the client.

This hands-on approach helped maintain quality control and guaranteed that the system’s actual performance met the precision we designed on paper.

Delivering Results that Power the Future

By the completion of this project, Lanka Walltiles PLC’s Meepe facility was equipped with an electrical system that was:

• Technically optimized and future-ready.
• Scalable for expanding production capacity.
• Compliant with IEC standards and safety codes.
• Designed for operational reliability and efficiency.

But more than just an engineering win, this project represented a true partnership, where collaboration, technical insight, and trust came together to support an industry leader’s growth journey.

Powering Industrial Growth, the Vibhawa Way!

We, at Vibhawa Consultants, see every industrial and manufacturing project as a chance to make an impact. We want to help businesses grow sustainably, operate efficiently, and achieve long-term energy reliability.

Simply put, we combine technical know-how with real-world experience to design systems that perform well, adapt easily, and last long.

Learn more about our industrial solutions and how we’ve helped clients across energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors achieve operational excellence.

Ready to Build the Next Phase of Your Growth?

Whether you’re expanding your factory, upgrading your electrical infrastructure, or aiming to improve energy efficiency, we can help you build systems that are efficient, compliant, and future-proof.

Our multidisciplinary engineering teams bring years of experience in electrical design, power systems, testing and commissioning, and renewable energy integration to the table. Let’s work together to power your next phase of growth, with systems designed for performance, safety, and sustainability.

Contact Vibhawa Consultants today to discuss your upcoming project or explore how we can help optimize your facility’s electrical infrastructure.