The "Shermans" Story
     Shermans International

The business, which had its origin in 1931 was structured into a family partnership with the launching of Sherman de Silva & Co. Limited in 1936. The company expanded from its traditional business, being the export of Rubber, Spices and Coconut Products to import and trading sectors, and was able to establish itself as one of the leading companies in Sri Lanka and earn its international reputation which it still enjoys. In 1946, the partnership business was incorporated into a private limited liability company, Sherman de Silva & Company Ltd. By the year 1970 this company was ranked as the leading exporter of natural rubber, cinnamon and coconut products. In 1973 the progress of the family’s business resulted in Mr. Sherman de Silva including his children in to the business, by creating a new company under the name and style of Sherman Sons Limited.

After the untimely demise of Mr. Sherman de Silva, his sons continued the business, which grew to be one that was blessed with a reputation that assisted them to develop a company to be a brand in Sri Lanka, under the name “Shermans”. This allowed the company to diversify into any field as “Shermans” had become a household name, making its brand of the Late Mr. Sherman de Silva’s name a valuable asset in the business.

Sherman Sons Limited developed itself, to have a tremendous capital/asset base, with a diversified portfolio until the year 2006.  Mr. Sherman de Silva’s sons decided to restructure the Group in order for its co-business activities to flourish independently.  As a result of this, we see the formation of Shermans International, as its third generation business venture.  Shermans International, which has been designed to preserve and continue the business traditions and codes of business ethics practiced for generations was also created to include new business systems and make it an aggressive market leader, which would bring further light to the brand that is “Shermans”.

Shermans International today deals with both private and government sector businesses, with its business lines being exports, special projects, infrastructure projects, property development, construction and Logistics.

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