Our Company – Atlas Axillia

About Atlas Axillia

Atlas is Sri Lanka’s No. 1 learning brand, driven by a simple purpose: to help every child experience the joy of learning and reach their full potential.

Guided by “Making Learning Fun,” Atlas creates meaningful learning experiences through innovative solutions and initiatives that expand access to education, improve learning quality, and support student wellbeing.

By working with students, parents, teachers, and communities, Atlas continues to build a more inclusive and inspiring future for education in Sri Lanka.

A Subsidiary of Hemas Group

Atlas Axillia is a subsidiary of Hemas Holdings PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified public quoted company, with a heritage spanning over 75 years.

Founded in 1948 with the purpose of Enriching Lives, Hemas has grown into one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified groups, with a trusted presence across the Consumer, Healthcare and Mobility sectors. Today, Hemas serves communities through a portfolio of world-class products and services, supported by more than 4,500 employees and a growing regional presence in Bangladesh and West Bengal.

As part of the Hemas Group, Atlas Axillia carries this purpose forward through education. Guided by its vision of “Making Learning Fun,” Atlas creates meaningful learning experiences, innovative solutions and inclusive initiatives that help children enjoy learning, build confidence and reach their full potential.

Together, Hemas and Atlas Axillia remain committed to creating lasting value for students, families, educators, communities and society at large.

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A Legacy of Learning

Built on a strong heritage of trust, quality and innovation, Atlas has evolved from a stationery brand into a leading activity-based learning brand, while staying true to its purpose of making learning fun.

1959

A vision to support generations of learners took root with the founding of Ceylon Pencil Company by the late Mr. D.S. Madanayake.

1990

Our journey expanded from pencils to pens, bringing more possibilities to everyday learning.

1994

The journey continued as our writing solutions became an integral part of students' everyday experiences.

2000-2003

We became part of more learning moments as our journey extended into exercise books.

2013

Our family of brands grew stronger as Homerun, a trusted household name, became part of our journey, expanding the ways we support learning.

2017

Our Portfolio expanded with Color Products, School Stationeries, School bags, Glue and Water Bottles

2018

We became part of the Hemas Holdings family, opening new pathways for growth and innovation.

2019

22,000 students stop schooling per annum, identifying this Atlas stepped forward with SipSavi, a special initiative to support students and encourage them to continue their education.

2021

Embracing the shift towards digital consumers, Atlas MyShop brought our products closer through a seamless online shopping experience at the click of a button.

2022

Believing that every child deserves access to quality education, Atlas Learn brought affordable and accessible learning experiences together through physical and digital platforms.

2023

Believing that every great learner is inspired by a great teacher, Guru Garu became our way of celebrating, supporting, and empowering educators across Sri Lanka

2023

Physical and digital learning came together through Atlas World, creating immersive PHYGITAL experiences that transformed how children learn and explore.

2024

As early childhood development gained global attention, Atlas PlayPalz marked our journey into a new brand and vertical dedicated to building skills through play.