With local manufacturers across the sectors seeking not just to make continual inroads into the local markets but also to seize advantages that derive from the wider Caribbean market, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) continues to afford those companies the opportunity to secure its Made In Guyana Certification Mark to provide concrete evidence of the products’ country of origin and by virtue of that certification to enhance the marketing of the products manufactured by the certified companies.
Last week the state entity announced that products manufactured by three well-known local companies, Denmor Garments Group of Companies, Guyana Thermoplastics Ltd, the Toolsie Persaud Group of Companies and Prestige Manufacturing and Bottling Enterprise are now authorized to affix the Made in Guyana standard mark to their products in pursuit of enhancing their reputation and marketability.
The Made in Guyana Awards Ceremony served to shine the spotlight on companies that have already made their mark on the local market, not least the Toolsie Persaud Group of Companies. One of the company’s subsidiaries, Guyana Thermoplastics Ltd. can now display the Made in Guyana Mark on its PVC Pipes and Conduits, demand for which is expected to further increase in the period ahead against the backdrop of the anticipated growth in demand arising out of the growth in the building sector.
Another local company, Prestige Manufacturing & Bottling Enterprise has also been ‘cleared to affix the Made in Guyana insignia on its agro produce and containers. Prestige has attracted national attention primarily for the mark it has made on the country’s agro processing sector, utilizing a wide range of local fruit including mango, tamarind, cassava, bilimbi, lime and karila in its production processes.
The acceleration by the GNBS of the bestowal of its Made in Guyana ‘mark,’ has caught the attention of the various sub-sectors of the country’s manufacturing sector. The agro-processing sector, particularly, which, over the years had come under pressure to raise its game in order to both increase at home demand for locally manufactured sauces, condiments etc. as well as to expand markets in the region and beyond.
Increased exposure to regional and international trade fairs and other events that place a high premium on ‘quality products’ across the sectors has led to a popularization of the GNBS’ Made in Guyana mark as a goal at which to aim among local manufacturers.
