Panilkanda Tea Factory is a sister company of New Saman Group (Pvt) Ltd. located in the Matara  District which is part of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.
Panilkanda Tea Factory, known for its ideal location, is surrounded by lush tea gardens and the breathtaking world heritage rainforest of Sinharaja.

Panilkanda Tea Factory was originally started in early1900, but by 1990 it had fallen into disuse.  In 1998 Panilkanda Tea Factory, now owned by New Saman Group (Pvt) Ltd. was reopened under the management of Group Chairman Mr. E. P. Piyasena and Director Mr. S.K Horawalawithana.  The factory became one of the top factories in the low elevation growing sector; sales exceeded the elevation averages and overall profitability increased within a few years.

Equipped with the latest technology and coupled with traditional secrets, Panilkanda Tea Factory produces a variety of the finest teas.