Founded in 1993, JAT Holdings PLC has grown from a pioneering Sri Lankan start-up into a leading multinational in paints, coatings, and surface solutions. What began with transforming the wood coatings industry in Sri Lanka has expanded into a diversified portfolio trusted by professionals, homeowners, and industries across South Asia and Africa.
At the core of JAT’s success is a commitment to innovation, sustainability, quality, and design excellence. With advanced manufacturing expertise, we combine global technologies with local capabilities to deliver world-class paints, coatings, and furnishing solutions. From introducing water-based wood coatings to redefining living spaces with premium kitchens, wardrobes, and ergonomic seating, JAT continues to set benchmarks across every market it serves. Guided by visionary leadership and powered by entrepreneurial vision and a deep sense of responsibility, JAT creates value, builds trust, and shapes the future of coatings, manufacturing, and interior solutions without boundaries.
Among our core strengths is our advanced manufacturing and R&D capability, enabling us to deliver customised solutions for every market we serve. Our ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified facility in Kahathuduwa houses a state-of-the-art plant for decorative paints and brushes, supported by additional factories in Katunayake and Horana. Equipped with cutting-edge machinery and stringent safety standards, these facilities ensure consistent quality and reliability. The Binder Plant in Sri Lanka and Alkyd Resin Plant in Bangladesh complement our state-of-the-art R&D centre, strengthening vertical integration, driving innovation, and enhancing our ability to develop tailored solutions for customers across all markets.
Our portfolio of brands go beyond mere products, they shape how people live, work, and create. From wood coatings and paints that fuel creativity and protect craftsmanship, to brushes that empower precision, to furnishing solutions that transform spaces, our brands are trusted partners in progress. Rooted in quality, innovation, and sustainability, they bring world-class experiences into Sri Lankan homes, workplaces, and industries. Whether in landmark projects that define skylines or the intimate spaces people call home, JAT brands embody our promise of excellence and our commitment to elevating lifestyles across generations.
JAT has been entrusted with prestigious projects, [locally and globally], a testament to our expertise and reliability. From supplying and installing SEAFORM Kitchens at the Altair luxury apartments to delivering Armstrong ceilings for the Defence Headquarters — the largest single ceiling order in the country — our footprint extends across landmarks such as Shangri-La, Luna Towers, The Ritz-Carlton, and Prime Grand Residencies. Backed by a dedicated projects team of designers, quantity surveyors, project managers, and in-house installation specialists, we uphold the highest standards of quality while ensuring timely delivery, making JAT the partner of choice for large-scale developments.
JAT’s Experience Centres and the flagship JAT Lifestyle Studio showcase our portfolio of world-renowned brands, offering customers an immersive introduction to premium products and state-of-the-art design technology. These spaces are designed to inspire and inform, allowing clients to explore solutions firsthand while engaging with our team of interior designers and technical experts. Whether it is selecting the right finishes, customising interiors, or experiencing the quality of our products in person, JAT ensures every customer is guided with professional expertise and personalised care.
Mirotone (NZ) Limited marks a defining step in JAT’s expansion into developed global coatings markets. Headquartered in New Zealand, Mirotone is recognised as the country’s No.1 industrial wood coatings brand, trusted by furniture manufacturers, joinery specialists, cabinet makers, and large-scale wood processors.
Established in 1935, the company brings nearly a century of innovation, technical expertise, and industry leadership. Its advanced wood finishing systems are engineered for modern automated production environments, delivering durability, precision, and operational efficiency.
Mirotone’s comprehensive portfolio spans polyurethane (PU), water-based, acid-catalysed, and UV-curable systems, developed to meet stringent performance and environmental standards.
The acquisition strengthens JAT’s global manufacturing footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering world-class coating solutions.
