About Us
About Helix
Proven impact in the tea engineering industry
From factory design and machinery to installation, training and spare parts, Helix supports orthodox and green tea producers across Sri Lanka and Africa.
80%
Market share
of orthodox tea factory installations in Sri Lanka
30+
Years of experience
in the Ceylon tea industry and engineering innovation
5+
Countries served
with custom-built orthodox tea machinery and plants
230+
Tea factories supported
across Sri Lanka and Africa with design, services and machinery
Values
The Helix mindset
Invested in your success
When you partner with Helix, you gain more than machines. You gain a partner with unmatched technical depth, practical experience, and a shared commitment to excellence in the global Orthodox tea industry.
3 generations of expertise in tea manufacture
Helix is owned and led by a third-generation tea-growing family, one of the largest orthodox tea producers in Sri Lanka. This gives us a unique perspective: we understand firsthand the challenges and opportunities of the tea industry from the ground up, from the field, to the factory, to the global market.
Superior customer service
Helix MechTech East Africa Limited was established in Kenya in January 2026 to ensure speedy responses to customer service and maintenance requests across East Africa.
Trusted and recommended by industry leaders
We are proud to be recognised not just by the results we deliver, but by the words of those we serve. Below are official letters of recommendation from our esteemed clients: testament to our commitment, quality, and trusted partnerships.
Planning a new tea factory?
Talk to our engineers in Sri Lanka or Kenya about factory design, new machinery or upgrading an existing line.