09 September 2025

Wathsala

Sanmark Solutions has secured a strategic partnership with Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD), marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into the European Union market.

In a high-level meeting at Sanmark’s headquarters, the partnership was formalized with key stakeholders:

  • Stefan Schütze Tobar - Sector Lead, Digital Products & Services, IPD Germany
  • Lahiru Wipulaguna - Assistant Director, IT & IT Enabled Services, Sri Lanka Export Development Board

About the IPD

The Import Promotion Desk is a German government trade promotion initiative under the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, facilitating long-term,

sustainable trade relations between European businesses and partner countries. IPD supports companies by providing access to the entire EU market while ensuring they meet European standards and regulations.

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What this means for Sanmark

Through this partnership, Sanmark joins IPD’s IT Outsourcing sector program, which connects top-tier IT providers with European businesses. IPD rigorously evaluates companies based on technical expertise, compliance with European data protection laws, and certifications such as ISO 27001 and ISO 9001.

During the meeting, Sanmark presented its comprehensive growth roadmap and technological innovations, demonstrating the company’s track record in delivering world-class technology solutions.

Why this matters

This partnership gives Sanmark direct access to business networks across the entire European Union, not just Germany. It positions Sanmark among an elite group of Sri Lankan tech companies qualified to serve Europe’s quality-driven markets, combining proven local expertise with EU-wide market access to drive sustainable international growth.

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