Our Company originally Hemas (Drugs) Ltd., a family concern, was founded in 1948 in Dam Street, Pettah by Sheikh Hassanally Esufally who, together with his four sons began trading in pharmaceuticals and consumables. In the early 50’s the business was expanded to include Science House which was set up to deal with laboratory supplies and allied equipment. The growth in business warranted the move in 1960 to its own spacious premises in Bristol Street, Fort situated in the heart of Colombo’s financial district, with easy access to banks and other commercial establishments and the Colombo port. The six-storey Hemas Building, built by our founder continues to be our Head Office even now.

In the 1980’s we diversified into many fields which included the retailing of Communication equipment. 1993 saw a restructuring of the Company which resulted in the transformation of the Laboratory and Communication departments of Hemas (Drugs) Ltd. into Hemas Laboratory & Communication Systems (Pte) Ltd. In 1999 the name was further changed to Hemsons International (Pte) Ltd.

Hemsons International (Pte) today represents over 60 Companies based in Europe, U S A, China and India. We supply a comprehensive range of Organic and Inorganic Chemicals, Filter Papers, Laboratory Glassware and Plasticware, General Laboratory Equipment, Medical consumables , Medical equipment and Analytical Instruments. Our Communication Department markets a range of Digital PABX systems, analog systems, Telephones and supplementary communication products suitable for homes and offices.

The company persists in providing the customer with high quality items, backed by an efficient after sales service.