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A n n e x u r e 
F i rms selected for the study 
1. Lantex Associates Pvt Ltd, 
Mudukatuwa, 
Marawila 
2. Impressions Holdings Pvt Ltd, 
Suduwella, New Road, 
Wennappuwa 
3. Suntex Weaving Industries Pvt Ltd, 
E 68, Polwatta, 
Mawanella 
4. Oshani Pvt Ltd, 
Suwarapola, 
Piliyandala 
5. Kabool Lace Ltd, 
Mattegama 
6. Kabool Lanka Ltd, 
Thulhiriya 
7. Naththandiya Co-opeartive Weaving Ltd, 
Naththandiya 
8. MVs Exports Ltd, 
Kandawala Road, 
Rattnalana 
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