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Cutting-edge evaporation technology designed for Sri Lankan industrial applications
Sri Lanka's manufacturing sector has experienced significant growth, with evaporation technology playing a crucial role in various industries including tea processing, coconut oil production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and wastewater treatment. The country's strategic position as a South Asian industrial hub makes advanced evaporation systems essential for competitive production.
Sri Lanka, being one of the world's largest tea exporters, requires efficient concentration systems for tea extracts and beverage processing. Steam heated evaporators provide energy-efficient solutions for concentrating tea liquor, maintaining flavor profiles while reducing water content for export-ready products. The technology is particularly valuable in the Central Province tea estates around Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.
The coconut industry in Sri Lanka's Western and Southern provinces extensively uses evaporation technology for coconut milk powder production, desiccated coconut processing, and virgin coconut oil manufacturing. Modern steam heated evaporators help maintain product quality while maximizing energy efficiency in facilities across Colombo, Gampaha, and Galle districts.
Sri Lanka's growing pharmaceutical sector, particularly in Colombo's industrial zones, requires precise evaporation systems for API production, herbal extract concentration, and ayurvedic medicine manufacturing. Steam heated evaporators meet stringent GMP standards while providing consistent quality for both domestic and export markets.
With increasing environmental regulations from Sri Lanka's Central Environmental Authority, industries are adopting advanced evaporation systems for zero liquid discharge (ZLD) solutions. This is particularly critical in textile manufacturing hubs in Katunayake and Biyagama Export Processing Zones, where water conservation and pollution control are priorities.
The sugar industry and alternative sweetener production facilities in Sri Lanka utilize multi-effect evaporators for efficient concentration processes. This includes traditional sugar mills and modern stevia processing plants that serve both local consumption and regional export markets.
Given Sri Lanka's energy challenges and the high cost of electricity, industries are increasingly adopting waste heat recovery evaporators and MVR systems. These technologies reduce operational costs by 40-60% compared to conventional systems, making them economically attractive for Sri Lankan manufacturers facing competitive global markets.
The Sri Lankan evaporation equipment market is projected to grow at 8-10% annually through 2030, driven by government initiatives promoting value-added exports, the expansion of Free Trade Zones, and investments in food processing infrastructure. The Board of Investment (BOI) has identified food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing as priority sectors, creating substantial demand for advanced evaporation technology.
Key growth drivers include the government's "Enterprise Sri Lanka" program, increasing foreign direct investment in manufacturing, and the country's strategic positioning in Indian Ocean trade routes. The China-backed Colombo Port City development is expected to attract additional industrial investment requiring modern processing equipment.
Jiangsu Zongheng Concentration & Drying Equipment Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Zongheng Concentration & Drying Equipment Co., Ltd. (formerly Yixing Yangxi Light Industry Machinery Factory), founded in 1992, is located in Zhoutie Town, Yixing City, on the shores of the beautiful Taihu Lake. The company covers an area of over 54,000 square meters, with a production workshop area of over 22,000 square meters.
Jiangsu Zongheng is a modern high-tech enterprise specializing in the manufacturing of concentration, drying, starch industry, alcohol DDGS, and Category III medium & low-pressure vessel equipment. It is currently a member enterprise of the China Starch and Alcohol Association. Its products are widely used in industries such as food fermentation, alcohol, chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental protection, and petrochemical.
Sri Lankan tea manufacturers in Nuwara Eliya and Uva provinces use our steam heated evaporators to produce concentrated tea extracts for instant tea production and ready-to-drink beverages. The systems maintain the delicate flavor compounds while achieving 30-40% solid content, essential for export to Middle Eastern and European markets.
Facilities in the Western Province utilize multi-effect evaporators for coconut milk powder production, serving the global demand for Sri Lankan coconut products. The technology preserves nutritional value while achieving efficient water removal, critical for products exported to Australia, EU, and North American markets.
Traditional ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies in Colombo and Gampaha districts employ our evaporation systems for herbal extract concentration. The gentle processing conditions preserve bioactive compounds essential for therapeutic efficacy, supporting Sri Lanka's growing herbal medicine export industry.
Textile and garment manufacturers in Katunayake EPZ implement our ZLD evaporation systems to meet environmental discharge standards. The technology recovers valuable chemicals while producing clean water for reuse, addressing both regulatory compliance and water scarcity challenges.
We provide comprehensive support for Sri Lankan clients including pre-installation site assessment, customs clearance assistance, installation supervision, operator training, and 24/7 remote technical support. Our service network extends through partnerships with local engineering firms in Colombo, ensuring rapid response times for maintenance and spare parts delivery.
In March 2002, the company took the lead in obtaining ISO9001:2015 international quality system certification (Certificate No.: 45021), establishing a complete quality assurance system aligned with international standards. In July 2007, it became a Jiangsu Provincial High-Tech Enterprise. In April 2009, the company obtained the Special Equipment Manufacturing License of the People's Republic of China (License No.: TS2232C42). In August 2012, it acquired the ASME "U" Stamp authorization, marking the company's entry into a new phase of development.
The company's other main products include Tube Bundle Dryers, with design and manufacturing capabilities reaching 1600m² (making it a primary manufacturer of large tube bundle dryers). Other main products such as Single Screw Fiber & Germ Dehydrators and Wash Cyclones are recognized as high-quality products by starch manufacturers and the industry.
High-quality products and a sincere service attitude have won consistent praise and trust from numerous users at home and abroad, fully demonstrating the company's first-class technical advantages and manufacturing capabilities for large-scale equipment.
Jiangsu Zongheng is always committed to exploration and innovation. Through years of sincere effort and user support, it has achieved sustained development. Main products include evaporation plants, comprising Multi-Effect Evaporators, Thermal Vapor Recompressors (TVR), Waste Heat Evaporators, and Mechanical Vapor Recompressors (MVR, achieving minimal unit energy consumption).
These are widely used for liquid concentration, including distillates, alcohol stillage, ammonium sulfate, corn steep liquor, itaconic acid, threonine, starch sugar, sorbitol, glucose, fructose, trehalose, erythritol, organic wastewater, high-salinity wastewater, etc., making the company one of the domestic manufacturers with the most extensive product variety.
The company currently holds an absolutely leading position in evaporation technology and has extensive cooperation with many renowned large domestic group companies, including Zhuofeng Biology, Meihua Group, Yufeng Group, Yihai Kerry, North China Pharmaceutical Group, Harbin Pharmaceutical Group, Shouguang Juneng, Qilu Pharmaceutical, Qiyuan Pharmaceutical, Xiwang Group, Shengtai Biology, Zhejiang Huakang, Kelun Pharmaceutical (Yili), and Shandong Tianli.
While meeting domestic market demand, the company's DDGS alcohol equipment and tube bundle dryer series products have been exported to Russia and Southeast Asian markets.
We are capable of providing professional technical support and after-sales service nationwide for our vast user base. High-quality products and their unique solutions not only enhance our corporate economic benefits but also bring us satisfaction by solving processing challenges for our clients.
We warmly welcome friends from various industries in Sri Lanka and internationally to visit us for cooperation and mutual development!
Comprehensive evaporation solutions tailored for Sri Lankan market requirements
