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Sri Lankan printer Sathis Abeywickrama recognised as a ‘Flexo Avenger’ at Flexo Summit Asia 2026 | Daily FT

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Thursday Sep 17, 2026 Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:05 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Sathis Abeywickrama recognised as a “Flexo Avenger” for his contribution to the flexographic printing industry During the Q&A session at Flexo Summit Asia There are moments in…

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Thursday Sep 17, 2026 Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:05 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Sathis Abeywickrama recognised as a “Flexo Avenger” for his contribution to the flexographic printing industry During the Q&A session at Flexo Summit Asia There are moments in…

Why it matters

For Upendra Sathis Abeywickrama, that question became the beginning of a journey that would span almost five decades and help reshape an important segment of Sri Lanka’s printing and packaging industry.

Common ground

In August 2026, at Flexo Summit Asia in Bengaluru, India, Abeywickrama was recognised as a “Flexo Avenger”, a recognition presented to converters who have made a significant impact on the development of flexographic printing.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Flag-Waving, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Flag-Waving 85% confidence
Exploiting patriotic or group feelings to justify or promote an action.
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Glittering Generalities 80% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “In August 2026, at Flexo Summit Asia in Bengaluru, India, Abeywickrama was recognised as a “Flexo Avenger””
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Two independent web search results explicitly confirm that Sathis Abeywickrama was recognized as a 'Flexo Avenger' at the Flexo Summit Asia 2026 in Bengaluru, India, in August 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — In August 2026, at Flexo Summit Asia in Bengaluru, India, Abeywickrama was recognised as a “Flexo Avenger”, a recognition presented to converters who have made a significant impact on the development …
https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Sri-Lankan-printer-Sathis-Abeyw…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sathis Abeywickrama, Managing Director of Flexiprint (Pvt) Ltd, was recognized as a “Flexo Avenger” at the prestigious Flexo Summit Asia 2026 held in Bengaluru, India, recently.Interviews & Appoints25…
https://businesscafe.lk/business-news/interviews-and-appoint…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sanjay Ghoshal, head of packaging at Diageo India at Flexo Summit Asia in Bengaluru. Industry leaders, converters, OEMs, brand owners, and policymakers gathered in Bengaluru on 5 and 6 August for the …
https://packagingsouthasia.com/events/flexo-summit-asia/flex…
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Claim 2: “The company has received international recognition, including awards from the Flexographic Technical Association in the United States”
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Two independent sources confirm awards from the Asian Flexographic Technical Association between 2010 and 2016.
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web search NEUTRAL — Flexi Print has won awards from the Asian Label Association and the Asian Flexographic Technical Association from 2010 to 2016, winning mostly gold and silver and a rare bronze.
https://flexiprint.lk/about/
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web search NEUTRAL — Accolades for Flexiprint. Flexiprint has won awards from the Asian Label Association and the Asian Flexographic Technical Association from 2010 to 2016, winning mostly gold and silver and a rare bronz…
https://www.printweek.in/Features/flexiprint--the-flexo-pear…
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web search NEUTRAL — About us. The Flexographic Technical Association is the premier professional home for flexographic and package printing professionals. For over 65 years, FTA has set the standard in technical educatio…
https://am.linkedin.com/company/flextechassn
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Claim 3: “Abeywickrama entered the printing industry in 1978 as a Management Trainee at Aitken Spence Printing.”
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Two independent sources confirm Abeywickrama entered the industry in 1978 as a Management Trainee at Aitken Spence Printing.
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web search NEUTRAL — Abeywickrama entered the printing industry in 1978 as a Management Trainee at Aitken Spence Printing. What was initially expected to be a temporary engagement while awaiting his A/L examination result…
https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Sri-Lankan-printer-Sathis-Abeyw…
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web search NEUTRAL — Abeywickrama started his career as a management trainee in sales & marketing at Aitken Spence Printing just after his A/L exams. There he decided to direct printing from commercial printing into print…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/slip-honors-industry-veteran…
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web search NEUTRAL — I started off as a corporate trainee and became a manager within the space of 5 years. I get to work with a range of employees, from Managing Directors to clerical staff, and that is something I love …
https://aitkenspence.com/careers
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Claim 4: “Flexiprint... making it one of the pioneers in Asia to adopt the technology [water-based inks] for tea packaging.”
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Multiple sources confirm Flexiprint introduced water-based inks to Sri Lanka and that Sathis Abeywickrama was a pioneer of this technology in the region.
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web search NEUTRAL — Flexiprint, is a highly reputed supplier of packaging materials, which began its dynamic journey in 1994, from humble beginnings.
https://lmd.lk/flexiprint/
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web search NEUTRAL — The company was founded in 1994 by Sathis Abeywickrama, who is the pioneer of flexo press technology and water-based inks in Sri Lanka.
https://flexiprint.lk/about/
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web search NEUTRAL — Flexiprint introduced water-based inks to Sri Lanka, tying up with global major Sun Chemicals. The company also invested in in-house platemaking.Both the companies cater to the same customer portfolio…
https://www.printweek.in/Features/flexiprint--the-flexo-pear…
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Claim 5: “alongside Presidential Export Awards, National Business Excellence Awards”
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Evidence from the company's 'About' page and LMD confirms the receipt of Presidential Export Awards and National Business Excellence Awards.
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web search NEUTRAL — Remarkable Excellence. With 4 awards in 2011 at Lanka Star Awards, securing the Best Exporter Award at the Presidential Export Awards from 2010 to 2013, Flexi Print bourgeons in every way. In 2013 we …
https://flexiprint.lk/about/
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web search NEUTRAL — National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) have been a significant factor in Flexiprint’s continued success as these milestones are recognised by customers since they promote trust as a reliable suppl…
https://lmd.lk/flexiprint/
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web search NEUTRAL — Flexiprint Ltd. secured the Best Exporter Award (sectoral) at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/25 for the fourth consecutive year, marking its 12th Presidential Export Award and reaffirming its lea…
https://www.lankatalks.com/post/flexiprint-honoured-at-presi…
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Claim 6: “a Lifetime Achievement Award for Abeywickrama’s contribution to Sri Lanka’s printing industry.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Claim 7: “Flexiprint developed into a manufacturer of tea bag tags, tea envelopes, tagged pyramid mesh tea bags and specialty labels, supplying customers across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and North America.”
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Multiple sources confirm the company manufactures tea bag tags, envelopes, pyramid mesh bags, and labels, and serves both local and international markets.
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web search NEUTRAL — Pyramid Tea Bags. Labels.Flexi Print is the leader of high quality tea tags, tea envelopes, tagged pyramid-mesh tea bags, and flexi labels in South Asia. Contact. Flinth Commercial Park Ranmuthagala E…
https://flexiprint.callmetyno.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — In the tea industry, pyramid tea bags out-rank the rest with their trendy innovation.flexiprint-logo-white. Flexi Print is the leader of high quality tea tags, tea envelopes, tagged pyramid-mesh tea b…
https://flexiprint.lk/pyramid-tea-bags/
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web search NEUTRAL — Flexiprint is the market leader in Sri Lanka’s tea bag tags, envelopes and the tagged pyramid mesh market supplying approximately 62% of the country’s needs and is a very important catalyst contributi…
https://businesscafe.lk/business-news/development/item/2467-…
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Claim 8: “establishing Print USA in 1989”
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The web search results provided for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing a French vineyard (Terre de Mistral) rather than Sathis Abeywickrama or Print USA.
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web search NEUTRAL — The vineyard The vineyard of Domaine Terre de Mistral extends over sixty hectares in several plots. The farthest from the winery are located on the slopes of the Sainte Victoire mountain. They carry t…
https://www.terre-de-mistral.com/en/le-domaine-viticole
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web search NEUTRAL — The website www.terre-de-mistral.com is published by SAS Terre de Mistral, a simplified joint-stock company with a share capital of €1,000, whose registered office is located at Chemin du Pavillon, Ro…
https://www.terre-de-mistral.com/en/mentions-legales
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web search NEUTRAL — Œnotourisme et activités Le tourisme vigneron est apprécié dans le monde entier, c’est pourquoi depuis la création du Domaine Terre de Mistral en 2008, nous avons le souhait d’accueillir un public lar…
https://www.terre-de-mistral.com/oenotourisme-seminaires-et-…
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Claim 9: “Flexiprint was established in 1994.”
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Multiple sources, including the company's own 'About' page and LMD, confirm Flexiprint was founded in 1994.
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web search NEUTRAL — The company was founded in 1994 by Sathis Abeywickrama, who is the pioneer of flexo press technology and water-based inks in Sri Lanka. Initially established in a 35,000sqft space at Dematagoda, Flexi…
https://flexiprint.lk/about/
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web search NEUTRAL — Flexiprint is a BOI-approved Sri Lankan company dedicated to serving the Sri Lankan and international tea-bag tag, tea envelope, and tagged pyramid tea-bag market.
https://lk.linkedin.com/company/flexiprintlk
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web search NEUTRAL — Flexiprint, is a highly reputed supplier of packaging materials, which began its dynamic journey in 1994, from humble beginnings.
https://lmd.lk/flexiprint/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.