DIMO’s journey from its automotive origins to becoming a diversified conglomerate reflects a vision grounded in purpose—addressing the critical needs of Sri Lanka’s people and industries. Guided by its purpose of Fuelling Dreams and Aspirations, the company has expanded its presence across sectors that directly contribute to societal progress, including healthcare, agriculture, education, power, and mobility. This evolution goes beyond business growth, focusing on enhancing local industries, fostering human capital, driving hopes and contributing to national resilience.
DIMO’s strategy integrates innovation with local relevance, ensuring its initiatives resonate with the aspirations of communities and industries. Whether enabling farmers to adopt sustainable practices, equipping the workforce with future-ready skills, or introducing cutting-edge healthcare technologies, DIMO aims to create value at every level of its operations. The result is a diversified portfolio that aligns business objectives with the broader priorities of national development.
This approach underscores the belief that addressing foundational challenges—food security, access to quality healthcare, education, and reliable infrastructure—is essential for economic growth and uplifting communities. By leveraging its expertise and global partnerships, DIMO has established itself as a catalyst for progress, aligning its purpose with the diverse needs of Sri Lankans and the evolving economy.
Purpose in Action
Healthcare is a cornerstone of societal well-being, requiring constant innovation to improve outcomes, quality of care and accessibility. DIMO’s healthcare solutions encompass medical equipment, implants, pharmaceuticals, consumables and contrast mediums, addressing the aspiration of building a healthier nation.
DIMO has enhanced cancer treatment in Sri Lanka by introducing advanced technologies like CT simulators with AI-enabled tools from Siemens Healthineers and Varian Clinac iX Linac. It was the first to introduce PET scanners with premium LSO-based detectors that support early diagnosis and effective treatment, enabling better patient outcomes in Sri Lanka. The company has also introduced cutting-edge therapeutic technologies, including the Carl Zeiss Multi Spot Green Laser system with SLT, which enhances diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma treatment, improving the quality of care and patient comfort for the first time in Sri Lanka. These solutions also empower medical practitioners with accurate tools for decision-making. DIMO’s healthcare arm is bridging gaps in healthcare infrastructure and fostering healthier communities while creating opportunities for medical professionals and researchers to address evolving health challenges.
Agriculture is fundamental to food security and the livelihoods of millions, making it a key focus area for DIMO. DIMO empowers farmers and communities to transition into sustainable agriculture and lifestyles by engaging stakeholders across the agricultural value chain.
Its initiatives span research and development, agri-tech solutions, farmer education, agri produce, agri inputs & implants, agro tourism and market connectivity. DIMO has a network of over 2,000 out-growers who benefit from training, consultations, access to modern technologies, inputs, and market reach provided by the company. These out-growers supply necessary crops for DIMO agri-based products branded as Miditer and Flava. DIMO also facilitates access to high-quality machineries like Mahindra, Swaraj tractors, LOVOL harvesters, Bison Boat tractors, and Pela batta transplanters through partnerships with financial institutions such as HNB, SDF, LOLC and DFCC, offering flexible leasing options tailored to farmer cashflows. These collaborations enhance productivity in agriculture and provide additional benefits like life insurance. Initiatives like Mahata Wahina Wasi Wassa elevate farmer aspirations by offering laptops, electric bikes, and foreign trips, ensuring advancement in their living standards.
Education is critical in equipping the workforce with skills aligned with evolving industry demands. Recognizing this, DIMO offers vocational education programmes across disciplines such as automobile mechatronics, plant engineering, and hybrid, electric vehicle technologies. A significant milestone in the vocational sphere was when graduates from the automobile mechatronics programme secured employment with leading German automobile companies before their official graduation. Furthering these efforts, a partnership with HomeServe Germany creates job opportunities for graduates in Plant Engineering, strengthens vocational education, and connects local talent with international markets. These programmes enable DIMO to realize the dreams of youth in Sri Lanka. Also, collaborations with universities like FH Aachen University of Applied Science in Germany enhance the higher education segment, ensuring students meet global industry demands.
Reliable power and energy infrastructure is imperative for both economic and social development. Energizing the future of communities and businesses by bolstering power infrastructure, DIMO, in collaboration with Siemens, played a vital role in constructing 70% of the grid substations for the CEB. These initiatives empower the utility to meet rising electricity demands while delivering a reliable power supply with exceptional operational flexibility. Notable projects include the construction of a 132/33kV grid substation at Kesbewa and the 220/132/33kV grid substation at Habarana, the largest in Sri Lanka, enhancing power distribution in the country.
Access to clean water is a fundamental human need, and DIMO’s water and fluid technologies expertise has enabled it to implement critical projects across Sri Lanka. Through its water and fluid technologies arm, DIMO embraces the aspirations of communities by providing access to clean, safe water across Sri Lanka as a trusted contractor of the NWSDB. Projects like the Kilinochchi Water Treatment Plant with a capacity of 4,500m³ per day, the Ettampitiya Water Supply Scheme benefiting over 3,000 families in Badulla, the Orubandiwewa Rural New Water Supply Scheme, the Buttala-Monaragala Water Supply Scheme, and the Bulathkohupitiya Integrated Rural Water Supply Scheme have not only provided access to clean water but also fostered community and economic development in these regions.
Mobility is essential for economic activities and individual progress. It is a sector where DIMO has established itself as a leader. As the authorized distributor for brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Chrysler and Tata, DIMO caters to diverse needs, from luxury vehicle ownership to affordable transport for small businesses. DIMO, through its unwavering attention to detail, continues to drive the aspirations of stakeholders in the mobility sector by creating unique platforms for them. For example, DIMO supports the aspirations of communities in the transport sector by addressing the demand for commercial vehicles amidst import restrictions. The company began assembling Tata Ace trucks and Tata Yodha single cabs in Sri Lanka, offering comprehensive mobility solutions for small and medium-scale entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals. The company is also planning to commence the assembly of Tata SuperACE. DIMO further enhances affordability through strategic partnerships with financial institutions like HNB, DFCC, Commercial Bank and Mercantile Investments, providing attractive leasing options to purchase these vehicles. Additionally, driver training programmes for fleet owners, Suwa Seriya ambulance drivers, and the Sri Lanka Forces empower drivers with technical knowledge, underscoring DIMO’s commitment to advancing the mobility industry and ensuring safety.
The Mercedes-Benz Flying Doctor Programme offers Mercedes-Benz owners personalized, expert guidance directly from the manufacturer, ensuring their cherished vehicles receive the best care. The formation of the Mercedes-Benz Club of Sri Lanka brings together like-minded individuals to celebrate their love for these iconic vehicles through lifestyle-oriented activities. Similarly, the Classic Car Forum nurtures the interests of classic car enthusiasts, offering a space to enhance their knowledge and pursue the art of restoration and collection as a fulfilling hobby. Additionally, the MercedesTrophy National Finals Sri Lanka inspires golf enthusiasts among Mercedes-Benz owners to pursue their passion and compete on a global stage at the MercedesTrophy World Final. The company also embarked on a new initiative StarEdu+ aimed at educating key stakeholders in the automobile industry, creating awareness about different vehicle technologies among insurance professionals, for example.
Leveraging its unmatched expertise in the automotive industry, DIMO introduced CARPITAL Advisory Services to ensure a seamless and trustworthy buying and selling experience in the luxury pre-owned car market, addressing challenges caused by market malpractices and empowering hopes of luxury car buyers and sellers.
DIMO has significantly contributed to infrastructure development, supporting local industries such as cement, construction, mining, and quarry operations by supplying world-class construction machinery. These drive higher productivity and efficiency, inspiring business growth and improving community living standards through infrastructure development. DIMO has delivered Komatsu machinery for major national projects like the Katunayake-Colombo Highway, Southern Expressway, Central Highway, Hambantota Port, and the Port City, to name a few. Notably, the introduction of the first hybrid excavator in Sri Lanka and the delivery of the largest bulldozer ever to be supplied to Sri Lanka, Komatsu D375 for Holcim, along with the supply of the biggest ever Komatsu Dump Truck, HD465-7R to Siam City Cement Lanka, marked key milestones in fuelling the aspirations of industrialists.
In the home and garden sector, DIMO offers a range of hand tools, power tools, and equipment from renowned brands like STANLEY, DeWalt, STIHL, and Di-Tec. These products enhance the productivity, standards and professionalism of carpenters, masons, plumbers, welders, automobile technicians, and farmers, helping them develop as entrepreneurs and build their dreams. DIMO also supports small businesses, like home bakers and DIY enthusiasts, with world-class Black & Decker appliances, turning their ideas into reality while fostering innovation. Additionally, DIMO partners with microfinancing institutes to provide easy financing for power tools. It facilitates educational programmes for planters, tea smallholders, and government authorities, helping them improve productivity and nurture their ambitions.
DIMO has been instrumental in driving business objectives of diverse industries, from food and beverages to ports, by offering advanced integrated warehousing and material handling solutions. In the industrial sector, DIMO has a port-to-shelf concept that empowers numerous businesses. This comprehensive solution covers everything from a ship calling at port to a product picked off the supermarket shelf, all facilitated by state-of-the-art warehousing and material handling solutions. These solutions help businesses achieve their goals by enhancing customer satisfaction, optimizing inventory management, and streamlining order fulfilment.
In the Building Services sector, DIMO provides Building Management Systems, IP surveillance systems, fire protection, detection & suppression systems, structured cabling, energy performance contracting, access control systems, public address systems, intrusion alarm systems, lighting solutions, automated car parking, building maintenance, and elevator/escalator solutions. These offerings enrich communities by enhancing occupant comfort, safety and productivity while improving living standards.
A Higher Calling
DIMO implements a holistic approach to addressing the fundamental needs of Sri Lankans and industries, shaping solutions that directly impact lives and drive systemic progress. By embedding itself in sectors critical to societal well-being—such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and infrastructure—DIMO moves beyond profit-driven objectives to create lasting value. This purpose-driven strategy integrates innovation, community empowerment, and sustainable development, making DIMO a force for national growth and resilience. In this way, it serves as more than a business agenda—it is a broader commitment to shaping a better future for the nation.