ONE of the Caribbean’s leading manufacturers, Harris Paints officially opened its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and flagship retail store at Beterverwagting (BV) on the East Coast Demerara, on Wednesday.

This company’s presence in Guyana reflects not only an expansion of their business, but a renewed commitment to the future of Guyana.

The product has been tested and certified by Masters Paint Institute, and meets the same stringent standards as leading international brands.

Senior Director of Investment at the Guyana Office for Investment, John Edghill in his congratulatory remarks related that Harris Paints’ bold decision to reinvest in the Guyanese market tells a story of the investor’s confidence in the Guyana.

He related, “We, as a government agency and as a government, want to diversify our economy, and one of the main ways that we will diversify our local economy is through manufacturing. The investments that are being made, by and large in our country is so that we can build out a manufacturing hub, Guyana as a manufacturing hub.”

He pointed out that leaving the airport and entering Georgetown, one can describe Guyana as an infrastructure hot box. Edghill noted that Guyana is going somewhere that would be beautiful and colourful, and would attract visitors, not only for the construction opportunities that exist but for tourism potentiality as well.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Harris Paints International Limited, Marguerite Desir stated that this new plant is a corner stone of their ambition.

In this new facility, she said they have revolutionised the manufacturing approach with the introduction of their Quantum i12 colour technology platform. It is an advance, efficient and precise system.

“This cutting-edge technology will allow us to respond swiftly and effectively to the growing needs of our customers in Guyana, ensure a consistent supply of products, enhancing availability and scheduling batch production tailored specific for different projects,” she said.

The facility brings with it opportunities for employment both directly and indirectly. The COO added that Harris Paints is proud to be part of Guyana’s development journey.

“We are very proud to bring a wide range of products including our renowned Troweltex Textured Finish, which has become a favourite among Guyanese customers,” she said.

The new Harris Paints facility represents the start of an exciting new era for both Harris Paints and the Guyanese market. The 10,000-square-foot, two-story building, set on a 25,000-square-foot plot, in addition to enhancing local manufacturing capabilities, creating new jobs, is set to serve as a regional hub for the premium paint suppliers.

Additionally, this is a testament to the company’s belief in Guyana’s potential, and its commitment to supporting our nation’s incredible transformation.
The company aims to enhance capacity to meet the growing needs of our customers, continue to deliver high-quality products, and contribute to the Guyana’s economic development.

Since 1992 when Harris Paints Guyana opened its doors, the company has become a highly regarded brand, serving both commercial projects as well as home improvers.

The Caribbean paint company currently serves a total of 15 countries throughout the region through 2,000 distributors/ dealers. The company intends to enter the Latin American market.