{"id":17782,"date":"2026-09-15T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T03:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=17782"},"modified":"2026-09-15T06:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T00:53:28","slug":"sathosa-motors-plc-achieves-iso-90012015-certification-reinforcing-commitment-to-quality-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=17782","title":{"rendered":"Sathosa Motors PLC Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Quality Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Image-01-19-1-1024x644.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Image-01-19-1-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Image-01-19-1-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Image-01-19-1-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Image-01-19-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sathosa Motors PLC (SML), the authorized distributor for Isuzu vehicles in Sri Lanka, has achieved <strong>ISO 9001:2015 certification<\/strong>, marking an important milestone in the company&#8217;s continued commitment to quality management, customer satisfaction and operational excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certification has been awarded by <strong>Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS \u2013 UK Branch<\/strong>, following an audit of Sathosa Motors PLC&#8217;s management system. The certification confirms that the company&#8217;s management system has been audited and found to comply with the requirements of the internationally recognized <strong>ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Commitment to Quality Across the Isuzu Customer Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scope of the certification covers the <strong>import and sales of Isuzu brand-new vehicles, sales of Isuzu Genuine Spare Parts, and after-sales services including repair and maintenance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This achievement reflects Sathosa Motors PLC&#8217;s commitment to maintaining structured and consistent processes throughout the customer journey\u2014from the purchase of a new Isuzu vehicle to the supply of genuine spare parts and the provision of professional repair and maintenance services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More importantly, the certification reinforces SML&#8217;s focus on continuously strengthening its systems to deliver dependable products and services while meeting the evolving expectations of customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quality Standards Across the SML Network<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ISO 9001:2015 accreditation is a <strong>multi-site certification<\/strong>, extending beyond the company&#8217;s Head Office in Colombo. It encompasses key operations within the SML network, including the <strong>Peliyagoda, Vauxhall Street, and Kurunegala workshops<\/strong>, together with genuine spare-parts operations at branches in <strong>Rathnapura, Badulla, Dambulla, Kandy, Panchikawatta, Matara, Kurunegala and Negombo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inclusion of multiple locations demonstrates SML&#8217;s emphasis on implementing consistent quality-management practices across its operations and providing customers with dependable service standards throughout its network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strengthening Customer Confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Sathosa Motors PLC, achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification represents more than an international recognition. It provides a framework for strengthening process discipline, accountability, service consistency and continual improvement across the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the company continues to expand the presence of <strong>Isuzu in Sri Lanka<\/strong>, the certification further strengthens customer confidence in SML&#8217;s ability to provide quality vehicles, genuine spare parts and dependable after-sales support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving Forward with Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The achievement of ISO 9001:2015 certification represents another significant step in Sathosa Motors PLC&#8217;s journey towards greater operational excellence and customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on its established presence in Sri Lanka&#8217;s automotive industry, SML will continue to strengthen its quality-management practices, develop its people and processes, and enhance the overall ownership experience offered to Isuzu customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Sathosa Motors PLC, quality is not simply a standard to be achieved\u2014it is a commitment to customers that must be maintained every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sathosa Motors PLC (SML), the authorized distributor for Isuzu vehicles in Sri Lanka, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, marking an important milestone in the company&#8217;s continued commitment to quality management, customer satisfaction and operational excellence. 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