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Scientifically designed new water tank from Arpico

Plastishells Ltd. one of the most innovative subsidiaries of Richard Pieris & Company Ltd. that introduced the first plastic water tank to the local market has recently introduced another convenient new water tank which has been designed especially to cater to the growing needs of the houses that are built on limited spaces.

Branded as ‘AQUA +’ this slim and handy water tank that has been manufactured using the latest R&D findings of the company, consists of some unique features and benefits that are guaranteed to give the customer a satisfying experience. The tank is available in 500L, 1000L & 2000L capacities.

Mr. Sunil Liyanage, Managing Director of the local manufacturing and distribution sector describing the new introduction said, “We decided to introduce a tank of this nature mainly because of the numerous requests we got from residents living in houses built on limited blocks of lands and also facing the issue of low water pressure. Among them the need for a handy yet durable water tank was very high. Due to the tank been smaller in diameter and the greater height AQUA + has, this can be considered as a high resistant water tank that ensures a high pressure water supply, which in turn would guarantee convenience to the user.

Manufactured using raw material approved by Food & Drugs administration US, AQUA + meets all international standards in this category.” Mr.Liyanage also said that the global demand nowadays is for slim and handy water tanks vis-à-vis the bulky ones due to growing urbanization and dwindling living space.

AQUA + that comes with a 10 year guarantee is manufactured using the latest advanced technology. The leading members of the Plastishells family are the triple layer ‘Superstar’ water tank a pioneering product that revolutionized the water tank industry in Sri Lanka, the single layer tank, the sump tank and the industrial diesel/chemical tank which enjoys the ‘market leader status’ due to their durability, affordability and longevity coupled with the genuine Arpico guarantee.