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ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND DINNER 2017

sector to establish a consolidated and dimensioned stockyard National Industrial Company Inca was awarded in recognition
while the measures regarding imported pine were also welcome. of the company’s 40 years of sterling service to the maritime
However, he noted that much more still needs to be done for transport industry.
the forestry sector to recover from its current decline and
this requires a holistic approach. With regard to the wider Brass Aluminium Cast Iron Foundry received an award in
manufacturing and services sector, Mr Nokta pointed out that recognition of the company’s versatile ability to evolve from
other important measures the Association advocated for in traditional foundry and diversification into fabrication and
areas critical to manufacturing and overall private sector growth construction while SS Natural Fruit Flavour was awarded in
have not been considered for 2018, especially regarding taxation, recognition of the pioneering spirit of an entrepreneur to
incentives and energy. produce local fruit flavoured barbeque sauces.

The high point of the evening was the presentation of Awards Massy Gas Products (Guyana) Ltd was also awarded in recognition
which were given to over 15 recipients, including members of the company’s domestic introduction of composite cooking gas
as well as non-members who would have made a significant cylinders thereby significantly supporting safety for end-users
contribution in 2017 to the manufacturing and services sectors. and handlers while Fibre Tech Industrial Plastics was awarded in
These awardees were the National Milling Company of Guyana recognition of the company’s quality, range and uniqueness of its
in recognition of the company attaining food safety certification locally manufactured ‘fibre’ products.
for the international YUM brand to facilitate supply to KFC and
Pizza Hut fast food franchise holders locally and regionally UMAMI Inca was awarded in recognition of the company’s
while the Executive President of Guyana’s Award for Export market penetration into the Dominica market and for its patriotic
Achievement went to Plympton Farms for significant export of new line of labels featuring local landmarks while Precision
a non-traditional product, processed pepper, into regional and CustomCarve, a subsidiary of Bulkan Timber Works Inc, was
international markets. The GMSA President received an award awarded in recognition of introduction of new technology,
for his support in fostering growth in the Forestry and Wood CNC, to produce customised carvings on local woods, thereby
Products Sector while the Forestry & Wood Products Sub-sector significantly adding value.
Committee was awarded for dedication and commitment in
fostering growth in the Forestry & Wood Products Sector. Flexotech Inc was awarded in recognition of the company’s
critical role in providing flexible packaging support to the
Pandama Retreat & Winery was also awarded in recognition manufacturing sector while Bounty Farm Ltd was awarded in
of the company’s innovative use of non-traditional fruits in recognition of the company attaining food safety certification for
the production of exotic wines and by-products while the the international YUM brand to facilitate supply to KFC and Pizza
Government Analyst-Food and Drugs Department was awarded Hut fast food franchise holders locally and regionally.
in recognition of the agency’s institutional support to local food
and beverage producers in their penetration of both local and Sterling Products Limited was also awarded in recognition of the
regional markets. company attaining food safety certification for the international
YUM brand to facilitate supply to KFC and Pizza Hut fast food
Mr Arnon Adams was awarded in recognition of his contribution franchise holders locally and regionally.
in providing a significant spotlight on the local manufacturing
and services sector over the past years while the Guyana Several other prizes were won by attendees.

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