Expo Jamaica 2014 Magazine by Expo Jamaica

Contents 4 MESSAGE FROM JMA 5

MESSAGE FROM JEA

MESSAGE FROM MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, INVESTMENT AND COMMERCE

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10 Message from Jampro 11 MESSAGE FROM LIME 14 JMA PROFILE 16 JEA PROFILE 18 MESSAGE FROM JHTA 20 MESSAGE FROM JPS

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22 MESSAGE FROM CARIBBEAN EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 24 MESSAGE FROM NCB 26 MESSAGE FROM CARIBBEAN AIRLINE 28 EXPO JAMAICA MAP 30 EXHIBITORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; LIST

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38 Message from Grace 40 HISTORY OF EXPO JAMAICA 44 ISOCON-JLB 58 Putting manufacturing into perspective

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JMA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

anufacturing matters to the future of our nation, and the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) is committed to ensuring that there is a platform to promote Jamaica’s best products and services to the world. The participation of over 150 exhibitors in Expo Jamaica signals that Jamaica is serious about business. This year’s theme: “The Business Hub of the Caribbean,” is fitting as there is no other trade show in the region that boasts the variety, quality and innovation, which has become synonymous with Expo Jamaica. We have truly set the bar. The JMA is proud to be celebrating 42 years of hosting Expo Jamaica with the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) and to be partnering with JAMPRO for Buyer Recruitment, but we are mindful that this show is as big as it is because of the manufacturers and service providers that continue to invest in Jamaica. Expo Jamaica presents a unique opportunity for buyers to forge business linkages with manufacturers and become aligned with the great Jamaican brand, which continue to be demanded worldwide. Brand Jamaica is more than sports, music and natural resources, but also the world-class, competitively priced products made by our resilient and hard-working manufacturers. Expo Jamaica is a testament that the manufacturing sector is very much alive, with over 2000 quality, authentic Jamaican made products on showcase. We thank all our sponsors for supporting the event and welcome buyers and patrons to Jamaica’s premier trade show. We invite you to come back for Expo Jamaica 2016, April 14-17.

Brian Pengelley

President Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) Ltd.

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JEA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The Jamaica Exporters’ Association is pleased to be once again partnering with the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association on the hosting of EXPO Jamaica 2014. Our partnerships with JAMPRO and major sponsors such as LIME, the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, National Commercial Bank, the Jamaica Public Service Company, Grace and others, have allowed us to develop new features to support exhibitors in their bid to increase their sales. The hosting of EXPO Jamaica is an opportunity for us to put on show the best that Jamaica has to offer to the rest of the world. It is particularly important at this time as we seek to reposition Jamaica’s exports in the targeted markets to significantly increase our export earnings, reduce our debt to GDP ratio, and achieve long-term sustainable economic growth. The non-traditional export sector was significantly impacted by the global recession in 2009, and we saw a rebounding of the industry in 2011 and 2012. However, the latest figures from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) indicate that the non-traditional export sector experienced a reduction in exports for the period January to November 2013, with earnings of US$642.47, million compared to earnings of US$746.43 million for the similar period in 2012. The JEA continues to collaborate with JAMPRO and other stakeholders to revise the National Export Strategy. The staging of EXPO Jamaica is a major promotional strategy which will help to provide very important trade opportunities for the export sector as we seek to attract over 200 international buyers to Jamaica. This year our theme for EXPO Jamaica, is “The Business Hub of the Caribbean”. The Jamaica Exporters’ Association supports the implementation of the Logistics Hub as we see it as a vehicle to attract investments and grow our exports. As Jamaica implements the Logistics Hub, the JEA continues to work with exporters to equip them to take advantage of the opportunities to be created for Jamaican products and services through the Hub. We welcome all our buyers to EXPO Jamaica 2014 as we showcase the wide range of quality products and services being produced to meet the highest international standards by Jamaican firms. We want to assure our buyers that many exporters have international certification and have taken steps to ensure that their operations meet international standards such as FSMA, HACCP, Global Gap and ISO. We hope that EXPO Jamaica 2014 will result in significantly increased export orders and local sales. We welcome you to join us for EXPO Jamaica from April 3 -6, 2014.

M. Kennedy

President Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA)

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Message from The Honourable Anthony Hylton Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce

he Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce congratulates the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association and the Jamaica Exporters’ Association for the staging of another successful Expo Jamaica. This provides yet another opportunity to showcase the creativity and standards that support our Jamaican products and services, strengthening the global brand known as brand Jamaica. As Jamaica prepares to become the fourth node in the global trading system through the development of the Logistics hub, Jamaican manufacturers and exporters must position their operations to take advantage of what will be a globally competitive platform, facilitating the delivery of goods and services to global markets. The establishment of 16 Special Economic zones, will allow for partnership between MSMES and the manufacturing sector on the one hand, and major transnational corporations which will set up operations in the SEZs. This will also serve as an engine of job creation on a significant scale. The growth of the Jamaican economy and the long-term commercial viability of our manufacturer and exporter communities will depend largely on the degree to which they embrace an export-led growth strategy – a key pillar of the Government’s growth inducement strategy. However it is critical to note that while we bask in the strength of the Jamaican brand, we must ensure that we adhere to a single standard ... the global standard. Certification to global standards will open the door to new export markets and allow Jamaican goods and services to maintain a presence in existing markets. The various legislative and policy changes spearheaded by the Government will serve to improve the environment for doing business, thereby raising our level of competitiveness. This will make Jamaica a more investment friendly environment to grow the MSME sector, especially the manufacturing and the export sectors. I congratulate the JMA and the JEA for their role in strengthening the Jamaican economy. Let us together as Jamaicans, work towards achieving the goals of the national development plan, Vision 2030, ‘making Jamaica the choice to live, work, raise families and do business.

Hon. Anthony Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce

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Message from jampro Dear Buyers, It is my pleasure to welcome you, on behalf of JAMPRO, the national export and investment agency and official Buyer Recruitment Partner of Expo Jamaica 2014, to the Caribbean’s largest and most established trade exposition. Aptly themed the ‘Business Hub of the Caribbean’, we are confident that you will discover countless lucrative opportunities for sourcing new products and brands as you explore numerous export-ready products and services across various industries at Expo Jamaica. We are proud to extend our welcome to buyers from 22 countries this year. To our new buyers, we encourage you to take advantage of JAMPRO’s buyers programme to ensure you make the most of this exciting event to see new and innovative products. To our returning buyers, we know you have done good business in the past and are happy to build our business relationship and introduce you to new products and suppliers this year. JAMPRO has worked closely with our partners, the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) and the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), to develop a comprehensive and coordinated buyer programme that will make your visit comfortable and productive. We offer our buyers advanced business matching opportunities, direct interactions with 15 different product categories and over 200 exhibits featuring 2,000 products from which to choose your best fit. JAMPRO will also ensure you have access to the right information on trade agreements, shipping routes, freight rates and business practices to ensure your business with Jamaica is profitable and seamless. April 3 and 4 will be reserved solely for buyers, with JAMPRO on hand to ensure the best linkages are made. It is our firm belief that Expo Jamaica represents an excellent opportunity for you to interact with the widest possible group of Jamaican businesses all in one place. We give our assurances that all logistical preparations have been meticulously updated to ensure that the comfort, business activities and overall buyer experience continues to exceed all expectations. I offer my warmest welcome to all buyers and encourage you to explore all the business opportunities that will be on show at Expo Jamaica 2014.

Diane Edwards President JAMPRO

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Message FROM LIME

ith a long and distinguished history of supporting Jamaican entrepreneurship through technology and innovation, LIME is proud to be the main sponsor of Expo Jamaica 2014. As Jamaica’s only full service Information and Communications Technology (ICT) provider with ownership by a wide cross-section of Jamaicans, LIME’s support for locally-owned businesses through Expo Jamaica 2014 is considered a right-fit for this premier showcase of local innovation. We feel an even greater sense of pride and commitment to Expo Jamaica 2014 aptly themed, ‘The Business Hub of the Caribbean’, especially at this time when Jamaica is on the cusp of further diversifying its economic base by way of plans to launch a global logistics hub. From the very nascent stages of this exciting initiative, our involvement has been focused on reassuring potential local and overseas investors that Jamaica is ready to take on the expansive ICT challenge that a global logistics hub presents, because LIME is ‘Hub Ready’. There’s an expectation within the local business community that LIME, as their trusted partner, will leverage its vast and robust fiber optic, fixed line, broadband and mobile networks to deliver the most modern technology backbone that will support the wide array of services to be conducted at the proposed hub. That expectation is widely held among many of our local manufacturers and service providers who will be on display at Expo Jamaica 2014. For us, Expo Jamaica is an appropriate opportunity for Jamaicans to reaffirm their belief in the potential of our local entrepreneurs and to be inspired about the future of local innovation. We too believe that Jamaica has a bright future and Expo Jamaica 2014 provides the perfect opportunity to showcase that positive outlook. LIME is committed to providing the technology that keeps Jamaica’s manufacturers and consumers moving forward and we invite the public to spend some time with us at our eye-catching and interactive ‘Technology for All’ booth at Expo Jamaica 2014. See you all at the grand Jamaican showcase.

Garfeld S inclair, CEO LIME Jamaica

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JMA PROFILE The Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) represents over 340 members in all sub-sectors as well as institutions and organizations which provide services to the industry. Join the JMA, which will provide you with the power of representation. The Association remains a strong voice for manufacturers, by lobbying for an enabling business environment. The JMA also promotes locally-made products, facilitates trade and networking, and assists in building the capacity of local manufacturers, with the overall objective to develop the manufacturing sector and increase its contribution to the socio-economic welfare of the country, by creating jobs, earning foreign exchange and improving the standard of living for all. The JMA is the amalgamation of the high levels of efficiency of the Secretariat, the dedication of the board members and the power of the membership to impact the society through demanding better policies and institutions. The Association has for years held governments responsible for their actions, speaking with one voice for hundreds of private companies, employing thousands of workers and linked to other industries. Key advocacy initiatives include energy, tax reform, bureaucracy, dollar devaluation and foreign exchange supply, security and financing. Through successful advocacy and lobbying, the JMA is one of the most credible Business Support Organizations in Jamaica and across the Caribbean

Some achievements which have/had directly benefitted manufacturers include: • Duty relief on raw materials, equipment and packaging goods • Deferment of GCT on packaging (local and imported) and imported raw materials • 50% discount on Customs Administrative Fee (CAF) on Container Inspection and Processing Fee • Duty Relief on Corrugated Cartons for Export • Duty Relief on Packaging Materials not available locally or regionally • Special financial windows through EXIM Bank, National Commercial Bank, Pan Caribbean, First Global and Scotiabank

There are three categories of membership: Ordinary Members: Should be engaged in manufacturing; be a registered company with Articles and Memorandum of Association Associate Members:

• Individuals, firms, partnerships or companies which provide service to the manufacturing sector • Associations engaged or interested in any business in Jamaica and acceptable as such to the Board of Directors. Micro and Small Members: Manufacturers employing 1-5 persons, in operation for less than seven (7) years with gross annual sales not exceeding J$10 million. Criteria to become a member: • Company needs to be registered with the Office of Registrar of Companies. • Company needs to be tax compliant. Steps to becoming a member: • Complete and submit the application form along with the relevant fees. • Factory is visited by JMA Staff. • The application along with the fees are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.

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• A letter of acceptance and certificate will be forwarded on approval. Benefits of Membership: • We guide you in starting and operating a manufacturing business • We help you to source financing and factory space for your business • We provide business development training through seminars and workshops • We develop your capacity through projects • We help you to adopt good manufacturing practices and to implement local and international standards • We prepare market briefs, assist you in securing markets and provide numerous platforms to promote your products locally and overseas such as Expo Jamaica and trade missions. • We keep you informed on industry events and trends, through newsletters, regular bulletins and research papers • We assist you in resolving issues with the government, its agencies and others • We lobby the government on your behalf for policies that will drive growth • We provide networking and business opportunities through our linkage events and partnerships • We provide visibility for your company through well established events such as our Annual Awards Banquet • We provide event planning for product launches and other functions • We issue Customs Certification letters for the duty free importation of packaging materials (not available locally or regionally) and certify manufacturing status We are stronger in numbers. Become a member of the JMA and help us to become more equipped to inform government policies and employ initiatives that will fast track the development of the manufacturing sector and boost the economy.

Expo Jamaica Activity Schedule

JEA PROFILE

he Jamaica Exporters’ Association is a 250-member private trade association, governed by a 17 member elected Board of Directors. The JEA is committed to enhancing the competitiveness and sustained growth of Jamaica’s non-traditional export sector, and believes there is a direct correlation between successful exporting and a thriving micro enterprise sector. The Association’s major areas of focus are Advocacy, Training, Financing, Project Management, Technology, Export Promotions, Market development Publications and Market Information. The Association, for most of its existence, has built up an admirable record of successfully representing its membership, which comprises mainly small and medium sized exporters. The JEA has demonstrated knowledge, care and effectiveness in dealing with the varied issues faced by its over 250 exporters from 17 sub-sector groups - including processed foods, fresh produce, horticulture, pharmaceutical, furniture and craft, chemicals, personal care, beverages & tobacco, textile & wearing apparel, building products, pharmaceuticals, electronics, export services and trading houses. For almost 50 years the JEA has been fulfilling its mandate by partnering with various local and international organizations to develop and implement

programmes of support for the export sector. As the private sector agency promoting the development and growth of Jamaica’s exports, the JEA sees its role as integral in ensuring that Jamaican firms are competitive in the international market. The JEA has concentrated its attention, in the last twenty years, particularly on building its business development services (BDS) to SME’s. The JEA has a Staff complement of thirteen, and under the leadership of the Association’s General Manager, integrates a systematic approach in which market information, strategic planning, information technology, advocacy, operational and financial management, technical support and export market development are critical components of the firm-level assistance to clients. Mission Statement: The Jamaica Exporters’ Association is committed to national development through exports. JEA Values: Collaboration, competition, empowerment, entrepreneurship, growth, integrity, and service. The Association has always been a proponent of strategic alliances, work-

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ing with over 20 local, regional and international agencies and institutions and attributes much of its success to its ability to form strategic partnerships over the years. These include: Chemonics International and Fintrac Inc., USAID, The Canadian International Development Agency, CIDA, DFID,DAI, Chemonics International, Fintrac Inc, JSIF, and Caribbean Export Development Agenc, JAMPRO, JMA and the EXIM Bank. As the private sector agency promoting the development and growth of Jamaica’s exports, the JEA sees its role as integral in ensuring that Jamaican firms are competitive in the international market. Services The JEA Secretariat and its Export Centre and Business Information Point offer a range of services which include the following: 1. Financing: Export Promotion and Market Development: 2. Export and Trade Statistics: 3. Publications: 4. Export Market Research: 5. Business Desk: 6. Resource Centre: 7. Sector Networking and Mentoring 8. Desktop Publishing:. 9. Business Planning Support: 10. Productivity Tools:

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Message from JHTA On behalf of the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kingston Chapter, we are once again, delighted to be involved as an official sponsor of Expo Jamaica. The showcasing of Jamaicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products and services is in keeping with our mandate to position Kingston as the sports, entertainment, commercial and cultural capital of the Caribbean. We applaud The Jamaica Manufacturers Association, the Jamaica Exporters Association along with JAMPRO in their efforts, as we all work towards the protection and growth of Brand Jamaica. Our members are pleased to be associated with this event and stand ready to provide a warm welcoming hospitality to both buyers and sellers as they experience, Kingston the heartbeat of Jamaica. We encourage all participants to get beyond the trade show floor and go out and enjoy the rich sports, music, cuisine, arts and entertainment that is synonymous with our capital city. We look forward to an exciting and engaging event, positioning Brand Jamaica to the world!

NIcola Madden-Greig

Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Chairman of the Kingston Chapter and 1st Vice President

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n the last five years JPS has invested more than US$600 Million in its operations, with the objective of improving service to customers. The company has invested in upgrading its electricity production and delivery systems, introduced new technology to improve its processes, and put in new systems to enhance the customer experience. The result: an overall increase in customer satisfaction. And the journey continues. As a key partner in national development, JPS is taking steps to partner with businesses and the Government on economic growth. To this end, JPS has asked the regulators to approve the introduction of a wholesale tariff as part of an overall strategy to stimulate growth and create jobs for Jamaicans. At the top of the company’s agenda is helping businesses to manage electricity costs, particularly in light of the factors outside of its control – primarily the cost of the fuel used to generate electricity. To this end, JPS is helping the Government and businesses to find energy efficiency solutions as a first step in reducing energy costs. We continue to work with individual businesses by providing energy audits and training in energy management – helping companies to reduce their energy costs by millions of dollars. JPS is also increasing its investment in renewables, as part of efforts to increase fuel diversification and reduce the dependence on imported oil for electricity production. In March, the company commissioned into service its ninth hydroelectric plant at Maggotty in St. Elizabeth – the largest hydro development in Jamaica. For individual customers, JPS provides renewable and energy efficiency solutions for homes or businesses. The SolarMill, which harnesses both wind and solar energy to produce electricity, has become an attractive alternative for customers who wish to reduce their dependence on the national grid. This product is being made available by JPS through its chain of eSTORES – retail outlets that provide tangible solutions to help customers manage their energy usage. JPS remains committed to providing energy solutions that meet the varying needs of its customers. JPS – proud sponsor of Expo Jamaica 2014!

Winsome Callum

Head of Corporate Communication, JPS

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MEssage from Caribbean Export Development Agency

he Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) is pleased to continue its long and successful collaboration with The Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), JAMPRO and the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) by supporting Expo Jamaica. Enhancing the competitiveness of the region’s firms towards increasing exports is at the core of our mission at Caribbean Export and our support to the Business Support Organisations (BSOs) at the national level, through events such as Export Jamaica, plays a crucial role in this process. There are a host of opportunities for large and small businesses from the Caribbean to utilize the services offered by Caribbean Export, and Expo Jamaica provides an excellent platform to uncover new opportunities and make business connections locally, regionally and internationally. I congratulate you in taking the first step by participating and wish you a successful event.

Pamela Coke-Hamilton

Executive Director The Caribbean Export Development Agency

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MEssage from Ncb

amaica continues to astonish the world through our people’s remarkable ability to excel in areas that defy logic and belie our geographical size and complex colonial history. Pressing toward greatness even when the odds are stacked against success is the hallmark of many Jamaicans who earn national and international accolades for stellar performance in the areas of sports, music, academia, medicine and business, among others. This determination to beat the odds sustains our vibrant entrepreneurial class, global recession and its attendant challenges notwithstanding. Business innovation, coupled with unique products and services, work to bolster the integrity of Brand Jamaica globally. The National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) recognises that it is the relentless promotion of Brand Jamaica on a global scale that will help drive national economic growth, making it an easy decision to again partner with the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) and the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) to host Expo Jamaica 2014. For over 8 years, NCB has supported the JMA’s promotion of Brand Jamaica and the production and consumption of local products through the “Buy Jamaican, Build Jamaica Campaign”, which we believe helps inspire Jamaicans to seek opportunities to create homegrown wealth that redounds to the benefit of us all. NCB has designed a solid portfolio of service options on which our commercial customers can build their financial futures and we continue to find innovative ways to serve you by providing the means, regardless of size, to enhance your viability. We recognise that the nation has entered a unique era of opportunity for economic growth and all of us, as protectors and promoters of Brand Jamaica, must strive to showcase the best of ourselves internationally and, in so doing, enable each citizen to ‘Put Their Best Life Forward’.

Patrick Hylton

NCB Group Managing Director

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aribbean Airlines Cargo is proud to have partnered with the JEA and the JMA for the 2014 staging of Expo Jamaica.

We are pleased that the many facets of brand Jamaica will be showcased at the event. We are particularly excited that Jamaicans have come together, to create solutions and opportunities as they face the challenges in product delivery to consumers, both locally and internationally. As a company that specializes in the movement of people and products, we have made it our mandate to provide a reliable and efficient service that complements and adds value to the varied objectives of the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patrons as well as our fellow exhibitors. We are fully cognizant of the productive sectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact on nation building and stand resolute in our charge to help deliver brand Jamaica to the world.

Clive Forbes

General Manager, Caribbean Airlines, Jamaica

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Exhibitors ARTS AND CRAFT K

ShopMyjamaica.com

Contact: Ms. Avril Philip Position: Managing Partner Tel: 876-474-4144 Fax: 416-534-5901 Email: avrilp@interlog.com Products: Art and Crafts. BEVERAGES (ALCOHOLIC & NON-ALCOHOLIC) N.W. 009

Daromale International Trading

Contact: Ms. Leslie Gregory Position: Director Tel: 876-381-9787 Email: gedgetgregory@yahoo.com Products: Black Stallion Bedroom Tonic S.E. 105

Everglades Farms Ltd

Contact: Ms. Christelle Harris Position: Marketing Manager Tel: 876-926-2211 Fax: 876-906-1484 E-Mail: rumfirejamaica@gmail.com Products: Rumfire White Overproof Rum and Hampden Gold Jamaica Rum N.W. 013- 015 & 019-022

J. Wray & Nephew Ltd.

Contact: Mrs. Chloleen Daley-Muschett Position: Corporate Affairs Specialist Tel: 876- 923-6141 ext 4112 Fax: 876- 929-7537 E-mail: chloleen.daley-muschett@wrayandnephew.com Website: www.jwrayandnephew.com Products: Rum. S.E. 128

Jamaica Beverages Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Allawney McIntyre Position: Senior Marketing Co-ordinator Tel: 876-704-6003 Fax: 876-998-9225 E-Mail: allawney.mcintyre@smjaleel.com Product: Fruta Boxed Juice, Cool Runnings Water, Dairy Farmers Milk and Juiciful Juices. E.144 & 145

Jamaica Standard Products Co. Ltd. Contact: Mr. John Minott Position: General Manager Tel: 876-963-4211 Fax: 876-963-4309

E-Mail: admin@jspcoffee.com Website: www.jamaicastandardproducts.com Products: Coffee Liqueur. S.W. 102

Jamaican Teas Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Jonathan Mahfood Position: Marketing Manager Tel: 876-656-9491 Fax: 876-928-5863 E-Mail: jonathan.mahfood@jamaicanteas. com Website: www.jamaicanteas.com Products: Caribbean Dream Herbal Teas and Tetley Tea. G

Mel’s Ginger Beer

Contact: Ms. Elaine Walters Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-435-1671 E-Mail: melsgingerbeer@gmail.com / walters_704@hotmail.com Products: Ginger Beer Drink N.E.141

O. Jay Koolers Ltd.

Position: Marketing and Sales Manager Tel: 876-923-7114-6 Fax: 876-923-5336 Email: b.wong@saladafoodsja.com Products: Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, Teas and Juices N.W. 151 -153

Seprod Ltd.

Contact: Mrs. Donnette Reece Position: Export Manager Tel: 876-922-1220 Fax: 876-922-6948 E-mail: dreece@seprod.com Website: www.seprod.com Products: Juices and Milks. S.E. 115-116 & S.E.121-122

Trade Winds Citrus Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Rojah Thomas Position: Brand Manager Tel: 876-708-2155 ext 292 Fax: 876-708-2098 Email: rojah.thomas@tradewindscitrus.com Products: Tru Juices. S.E. 117-118 & S.E. 123 -124

Contact: Mr. Nugent Ximinies Position: Sales & Marketing Manager Tel: 876-983-2107 Fax: 876-983-9003 E-mail: ojaykoolers@gmail.com Products: Ranges of Juices – O. Jay’s Premium, O. Jay Choice and Bag Juice.

Wisynco Group Ltd.

N.E. 064 & 065

S.W. 069

Contact: Ms. Jody-Kaye Beckford / Ms. Ellisse Campbell Position: Marketing Coordinators Tel: 876-937-8532 Email: jbeckford@cbc.com / ecampbell@cbc. com Products: Ting, D&G and Ocean Spray Flavour Splash.

Contact: Mr. Earle McEwan Position: Business Development Director Tel: 876-977-5118 Fax: 876-702-4395 E-Mail: earlemcewan@wynleedistributors. com Website: www.wynleedistributors.com Products: Spring Water.

Pepsi Cola Jamaica Bottling Company

Contact: Mr. Stephen Dawkins Position: Export Manager Tel: 876-668-9615 Fax: 876-633-5977 Email: stephend@wisynco.com Products: Boom, Bigga, Wata and Cranwata.

Wynlee Distributors

S.W.081-082 &087-088

BUSINESS & OTHER SERVICES

Contact: Mr. Nicholas Bogle Position: Customer Services, Planning & Logistics Manager Tel: 876-675-2289 Fax: 876-923-9208 Email: nicholas.bogle@diageo.com Products: Beers, Stouts and Spirits.

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Red Stripe

S.E. 131-132 & S.E. 137-138

Salada Foods Jamaica Ltd. Contact: Ms. Bernadette Wong

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Airways International Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Michael Fennell Position: Operations Manager Tel: 876-924-8178 Fax: 876-932-7166 E-Mail: mfennell@amerijet.com Products: Logistic Solutions.

M.173-174

S.E. 149-150

Contact: Mr. Peter Gutzmer / Colwyn Henton Position: Cargo Manager / Marketing Manager Tel: 876-945-6432 E-Mail: peter.gutzmer@caribbean-airlines. com / colwyn.henton@caribbean-airlines. com Website: www.caribbean-airlines.com Products: Cargo Services.

Contact: Ms. Shelly-Ann Henry Position: Chief Officer, Marketing Tel: 876-960-9690 Fax: 876-960-9155 E-Mail: shenry@eximbankja.com Website: www.eximbankja.com Product: Marketing collateral for Financial Products.

Caribbean Airlines Ltd.

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CMA CGM Jamaica Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Joan Cole Position: Sales & Marketing Manager Tel: 876-922-5634/876-922-5839 Fax: 876-967-5209 E-Mail: jam-jcole@cma-cgm.com Website: www.cma-cgm.com Products: Shipping Services. M.162-163

COK Sodality Co-operative Credit Union Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Emma Thomas Position: Member Relations Manager Tel: 876-764-1691-2 Fax: 876-754-7179 E-Mail: contactus@cokcu.com Website: www.cokcu.com Products: Membership, Loans, fixed Deposits, Golden Harvest, FIP, Partner Plan, COK Summer Wave, Christmas in November, C.A.R.E.S / Shield, Micro Loans and Pension. N.W. 025

Creative Media & Events

Contact: Mr. Leighton Davis Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-754-2075 Fax: 876-754-2070 E-Mail: Leighton@creativemediaandevents. com Website: www.wealthmagja.com Products: Event Planning. M.196

DHL Express Jamaica

Contact: Ms. Gina Gray Position: Head of Commercial Tel: 876-920-0025 E-Mail: gina.gray@dhl.com Website: www.dhl.com.jm Products: International door to door courier services and other added-value services. M.213

Environmental Solutions Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Brenda Grant Position: Executive Assistant Tel: 876-978-6297 Fax: 876-946-3745 E-mail: envirsol@cwjamaica.com Website: www.eslcaribbean.com Products: Food Testing and HACCP Services.

EXIM Bank Jamaica Ltd.

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Factories Corporation of Jamaica Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Sharon Phillips Position: Client Services / Marketing Manager Tel: 876-968-4766 Fax: 876-929-7453 E-Mail: sphillips@factoriesjamaica.com Website: www.factoriesjamaica.com Products: Industrial Spaces. M.181

FHC Credit Union Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Carlene Coley Position: Marketing Officer Tel: 876-929-5142 Fax: 876-754-3324 E-Mail: carlene.coley@fhccu.com Website: www.fhccu.com Products: Savings and Loans. M.180

Fly Jamaica Airways

Contact: Ms. Latanya Chambers Position: Marketing Assistant Tel: 876-632-7300 E-Mail: lchambers@fly-jamaica.com Website: www.fly-jamaica.com Products: Travelling Services. M.199 & 200

Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association Contact: Mrs. Nicola Madden-Greig Position: Group Director of Marketing and Sales Tel: 876-936-3402 E-Mail: nmg@courtleigh.com Products: Hotel and Tourism Services. M.179

Jamaica Stock Exchange

Contact: Mr. Neville Ellis Position: Marketing Manager Tel: 876-967-3271 Fax: 876-924-9090 E-Mail: nevillee@jamstockex.com Website: www.jamstockex.com Products: Financial Services. M.177

Jamaica Trading Services

Contact: Ms. Nydia Fong Position: Sales & Marketing Manager Tel: 876-923-5830 Fax: 876-757-7313 E-Mail: n.fong@shipdoortodoor.com

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Website: www.shipdoortodoor.com Products: Our Services via Brochures, Powerpoint and Promotional Items. M.165-168

JAMPRO

Contact: Mrs. Berletta Henlon Forrester Position: Manager, Export Promotions Tel: 876-978-7755 Fax: 876-978-4341 E-Mail: bforrester@jamprocorp.com Products: Trade and Investment Promotion. M.170-171

Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce

Contact: Mr. Hugh Bembridge Position: Director, Communications & Public Relations Tel: 876-754-2164 Fax: 876-754-5522 E-Mail: hbembridge@miic.gov.jm Website: www.miic.gov.jm Products: Information: Brochures, Video, Poster, etc. N.W. 028-029 & 033-034

National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd. Contact: Ms. Misha Haye Position: Marketing Execution Officer Tel: 876-935-2595 Fax: 876-968-6928 E-Mail: hayeml@jncb.com Products: Financial Services M.160

Quality Systems Solutions & Initiatives

Contact: Ms. Sheryl Anderson Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-620-8934 E-Mail: qssi.global@gmail.com Website: www.qssiglobal.net Products: Training, Consulting and Auditing. M.197-198

Scotiabank Group

Contact: Ms. Tishan Lee Position: Marketing Program Manager Tel: 876-922-1000 E-Mail: tishan.lee@scotiabank.com Website: www.jamaicascotiabank.com Products: Financial Services. M.187

Scientific Research Council

Contact: Mrs. Roselyn Fisher Position: PM Marketech Tel: 876-927-1771-4 Fax: 876-977-6000 E-Mail: roselynf@src-jamaica.org Product: Value-Added Agricultural Products

M.172

Shipping Association of Jamaica

Contact: Ms. Monique Morrison Position: Membership Services Officer Tel: 876-675-4884 Fax: 876-923-3421 E-Mail: moniquem@jamports.com Product: Shipping and Logistics Company’s Products and Services. M.206

Stush Marketing Limited

Contact: Tamia Carey Francis Position: Owner Tel: 876-373-3116 E-Mail: tamiacarey@gmail.com/ tamia@ livestush.com Products: Internet Services. M.216

Technological Solution

Contact: Ms. Anna-Kaye Gooden Position: Technical Assistant to the M/D Tel: 876-632-3251 Fax: 876-632-3249 E-Mail: anna-kay.gooden@tsltech.com Products: Charts, Newsletter, Brochures and Video Displays. CHEMICALS S.W. 099-100

Barco Caribbean Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Robert Rhoden Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-93401584-5 Fax: 876-933-9878 E-Mail: robert.barco@cwjamaica.com Products: Personal Care, Household Cleaning Products and Packed Dry Soaps. N.W. 026- 027

Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Dionne King Position: Marketing Assistant Tel: 876-923-6226 Fax: 876-923-5729 E-Mail: dionne.king@bergeronline.com Website: www.bergeronline.com Products: Paint and Paint Related Products N.E. 068

Bernmar Limited

Contact: Mr. Clement Bernard Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-929-4690-1 Fax: 876-920-0637 E-Mail: actionchemicals@cwjamaica.com Products: Specialty Cleaning and Sanitation Products N.E. 040

BRK Limited

Contact: Ms. Aneita Simpson Position: Sales & Marketing Manager Tel: 876-754-9968 Fax: 876-920-0637

E-Mail: brkltd@yahoo.com Products: Protectants and Air Freshners. N.E. 035-036

Diamond Paints Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Michelle Welch Position: Marketing Manager Tel: 876-901-3029-31 Fax: 876-901-1964 E-Mail: diamondpaints@cwjamaica.com Website: www.diamondpaintsjm.com Products: Decorative Paints and Painting Finishes. N.W. 013-015 & 019 -022

J. Wray & Nephew Ltd.

P.A. Benjamin Mfg Co. Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Christopher Powell Position: Commercial Manager Tel: 876-922-8350 Fax: 876-922-9125 E-Mail: christopherp@pabenjamin.com Website: www.pabenjamin.com Products: Personal Care N.W.016

Seal Sprayed Solutions Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Vaughn Morris Position: Director Tel: 876-968-6239 Fax: 876-754-0489 E-Mail: sealsprayed@cwjamaica.com Website: www.sealsprayed.com Products: Polyurethane Foam, Water Proofing & Insulation. S.E. 104 & 109

Sherwin Williams (W.I.) Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Ian Forbes Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-984-2787 Fax: 876-984-25445 E-Mail: sherwin@sherwin-williams.com.jm Website: www.sherwin-williams.com.jm Products: Paints and Associated Products. S.E. 112

Spray Tech Alternative Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Floyd McPherson Position: Director Tel: 876-754-4601 E-Mail: info@spraytechja.com Products: Water proofing using Polyuethane Foam.

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Sue Tru Caribbean Manufacturer Ltd. Contact: Ms. Suzette Thomas Position: Manager Tel: 876-486-3226 E-Mail: suetruproduct@gmail.com Website: www.suetru.com Products: House Hold Chemicals. N.E. 050 & 056

Supreme Chemicals Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Orlene Taylor Position: General Manager Tel: 876-765-8262 Fax: 876-933-1975 E-Mail: bunnys@cwjamaica.com Website: www.bunnysjamaica.com Products: Household Chemicals N.E.041

Versachem International Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Patrick Boyne Position: Director Tel: 876-926-5220 Fax: 876-968-6174 E-Mail: patrick.boyne@cwjamaica.com Products: Chemicals. S.W. 069

Wynlee Distributors

Allcrete Surfacing Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Andrew Matalon Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-978-0083 Fax: 876-978-7584 E-Mail: andrew@allcretejamaica.com Products: Samples of different surfaces. N.E. 048 – 049

Arc Manufacturing Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Trudy Elliott Position: V.P. Corporate Tel: 876-923-1426 Fax: 876-923-7103 E-mail: info@arcjamaica.com Website: www.arcja.com Products: Nails, Cement, Binding Wire, Treated Lumber Roofing Sheet and Fabric Mesh. S.W. 093

Caribbean Cement Company Ltd. Contact: Ms. Lystra Sharp Position: PRO Tel: 876-928-6231

Fax: 876-876-928-6096 E-Mail: lsharp@caribcement.com Website: www.caribcement.com Products: Cements. S.W. 076- 077

Dougall Flooring Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Alex Dougall Position: Director Tel: 876-923-8618 Fax: 876-901-8656 Website: www.dougalljamaica.com Products: Doors, Windows, Flooring and Mouldings. M.201-202

Free Form Factory

Contact: Mr. Keith Edwards Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-923-8988 Fax: 876-923-8591 E-Mail: freeform@cwjamaica.com Website: www.freeformfactory.com Products: Building System, Architectural Moulding, Bean Bags and Geofoam. N.E. 158

Nunez Concrete and Construction Co. Ltd. Contact: Mr. Christopher Nunez Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-920-7945 Fax: 876-960-2817 Email: nunezconcrete@gmail.com Website: www.nunezconcrete.com Products: Decorative Concrete Products: Benches, Pots Garden Edgings and Stepping Stones M.188

NW Floors Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Noel Watson Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-428-6441; 876-446-2522 E-Mail: nwfloors@hotmail.com Website: www.acrylicon.com Products: Acrylic Industrial Flooring. N.W. 154-155

Quality Dealers Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Donnette Suckram Position: Marketing Executive Tel: 876-929-3350/876-929-9175 Fax: 876-960-8854 Email: marketing@qualitydealers.com Website: www.qdroofing.com Products: Roofing products and Building finishes. COSMETICS & PHARMACEUTICALS N.W. 013-015 & 019 -022

J. Wray & Nephew Ltd.

Contact: Mrs. Chloleen Daley-Muschett Position: Corporate Affairs Specialist Tel: 876- 923-6141 ext 4112

Fax: 876- 929-7537 E-mail: chloleen.daley-muschett@wrayandnephew.com Website: www.jwrayandnephew.com Products: Pharmaceuticals. N.E. 062

Mackchem Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Michael McLaren Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-986-6143 Fax: 876-986-2838 E-Mail: mar0459@yahoo.com Website: www.mackchemja.com Products: Care Products. S.E. 110 - 111

P.A. Benjamin Mfg Co. Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Christopher Powell Position: Commercial Manager Tel: 876-922-8350 Fax: 876-922-9125 E-Mail: christopherp@pabenjamin.com Website: www.pabenjamin.com Products: Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals. J

Plantation Soapworks

FASHION E

Heather Laine Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Zoe Summers Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-960-0880 Fax: 876-960-0881 Email: zoe@heatherlaine.com Website: www.heatherlaine.com Products: Ladies and Gentlemen Clothing and Swimwear. K

ShopMyjamaica.com

Contact: Ms. Avril Philip Position: Managing Partner Tel: 876-474-4144 Fax: 416-534-5901 Email: avrilp@interlog.com Products: Fashion. FOOD & AGRO/PROCESSED FOODS S.E. 135 -136

Associated Manufacturers Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Janice McLeod Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-974-7505 Fax: 876-974-7505 E-Mail: plantationsoaps@gmail.com Products: Natural Body Care and Spa Products.

Contact: Mr. Sean Garbutt Position: Group Marketing Director Tel: 876-926-6449 Fax: 876-929-7576 E-Mail: info@walkerwood.com Website: www.walkerswood.com Products: Seasonings, Sauces, Chutneys, Jellies and Jams.

Contact: Ms. Avril Philip Position: Managing Partner Tel: 876-474-4144 Fax: 416-534-5901 Email: avrilp@interlog.com Products: Bath and Beauty.

Contact: Asher Position: Marketing Manager Tel: 876-892-3857 Fax: 876-978-7896 Email: babarootsja@yahoo.com Website: www.qdroofing.com Products: Roofing products and Building finishes.

ShopMyjamaica.com

N.E. 050-056

Supreme Chemicals Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Orlene Taylor Position: General Manager Tel: 876-765-8262 Fax: 876-933-1975 E-Mail: bunnys@cwjamaica.com Website: www.bunnysjamaica.com Products: Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care.

B.A.B.A. Ltd.

N.E. 045-051

Caribbean Cream Ltd.

ELECTRICAL

Contact: Ms. Yolande Fullwood Position: Distribution & Marketing Manager Tel: 876-906-1127 Fax: 876-906-1128 E-Mail: yfullwood@kremija.com Website: www.caribcream.com Products: Ice Cream and Frozen Novelties.

S.E.119-120 & 125-126

N.E. 142-143

Contact: Mrs. Heather Rowe Position: Manager, Economic Development Tel: 876-926-3190-9 Fax: 876-929-0852 Email: hrowe@jpsco.com Products: Electricity.

Contact: Ms. Alicia Bogues Position: Brand Manager Tel: 876-924-6000 ext 287 Fax: 876-924-0084 E-Mail: alicia.bogues@mycbgroup.com Products: CB Chicken, Copperwood Pork, Caribbean Passion, Smart Eggs, Chippenham

Jamaica Public Services Company Ltd.

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CB Foods Ltd.

Eggs, Handmade Chocolate and Chocolate Homemade Baked Goods. S.W. 101

Chocolate Dreams

Contact: Ms. Michelle Smith Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-946-3043-4 Fax: 876-946-3044 E-Mail: michelle@chocolatedreams.com.jm / cdreams@flowja.com Website: www.chocolatedreams.com.jm Products: Chocolate and Chocolate Products. S.W.083-086 & 089-092

Continental Baking Company Ltd.

Creation Foods Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Naomi Morris Position: Manager Tel: 876-603-3099 Fax: 876-603-3819 Email: naomi@creationfoods.net Products: Health Food Products: Peanut Porridge Mix, Seven Grain Cereal, Cassava Flour, Mega Punch and Butter. M.214-215

Dairy Industries Jamaica Ltd. Contact: Ms. Nadine Roberts Position: Marketing Manager Tel: 876-733-7235 Fax: 876-934-1852 E-Mail: nadine.roberts@gkco.com Product: Tastee Cheese. N.E. 058

Environmental Resource Development Ltd Contact: Ms. Tanesha Samuels Position: Planning and Operations Manager Tel: 876-978-6238/978-9153 Email: biotechrdi@gmail.com Website: http: www.ehfjamaica.com/pages/ ehf-resource -development-limited/ Wwww.edengardensnutraceuticals.com N.W.017-018 & 023-024

GraceKennedy Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Rachael Browne Position: Brand Manager Tel: 876-922-3440 Fax: 876-922-3664 Email: rachael.browne@gkco.com Products: Processed Foods. H

Home Choice Enterprise Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Kareema Muncey Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-9987407 Fax: 876-708-8794 E-Mail: contact@homechoicestore.com Website: www.homechoicejamaica.com Products: Peppered Shrimp, Lime Juice and Ginger Extract. S.W. 075

Industrial Chemical Company

Contact: Mrs. Dianna Blake-Bennett Position: Sales & Marketing Manager Tel: 876-984-3086-9 Fax: 876-984-2482 E-Mail: icc.blakebennett@gmail.com Products: Freeflo Salt, Ocean Pure Sea Salt, Solar Salt and Brine. I

Island Fruit Snacks & Desserts Contact: Ms. Marie Wilson Position: Chief Financial Officer Tel: 876-582-0845 E-Mail: marie@dejafrut.com Website: www.dejafrut.com Products: Frozen Sorbet. N.W. 002

Island Ice and Beverages Co. Ltd. Contact: Ms. Celia Sloley Position: Sales Manager Tel: 876-920-3654 Fax: 876-920-0169 E-Mail: celia@islandibc.com Website: www.islandibc.com Product: Ice. N.W. 010 -011

Jamaica Agro Processors Association

Contact: Ms. Dorothy Ramsay Position: Director Tel: 876-435-7889 E-Mail: dorothyliz@hotmail.com / japa_397@ msn.com Products: Processed Fruits and Vegetables. N.W. 003-005

Jamaica Biscuit Company Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Tanisha Morrison Position: Brand Assistant Tel: 876-923-6477 Fax: 876-923-4695 E-Mail: tmorrison@bermudezcaribbean.com Products: Excelsior Range of Products: Crackers and Cookies. S.W. 080

Jamaica Flour Mills / ADM Jamaica

Contact: Ms. Georgette Barnett Position: Assistant Commercial Manager Tel: 876-928-7221-5 Fax: 876-928-7504 E-Mail: georgette.barnett@adm.com Products: Flour, Cake Mix, Festival Mix, Johnny

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Cakes Mix, Baking Powder and Cremy Cereal. E144-145

Jamaica Standard Products Co. Ltd.

Contact: Mr. John Minott Position: General Manager Tel: 876-963-4211 Fax: 876-963-4309 E-Mail: admin@jspcoffee.com Website: www.jamaicastandardproducts.com Products: Coffee, Sauces and Spices. N.W. 095-096

JP Tropical Foods Ltd.

Contact: Mrs. Denise Byfield-Dixon Position: Marketing Manager Tel: 876-926-3503-7 Fax: 876-968-6651 E-Mail: dbdixon@jpjamaica.com Website: www.jptropicalfoods.com Products: St. Mary’s Chips (Banana, Plantain, Cassava), Tortuga Rum Cake and Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee. N.W. 078-079

Juici Patties

Contact: Mrs. Jacqueline Scott-Perry Position: Marketing & PR Coordinator Tel: 876-904-2619-25 Fax: 876-904-2631 Email: jacqueline.perry@juicipatties.com Products: Patties, Loaves, Pastries, Soups, Porridge and Jerk Chicken. N.E. 053

King Pepper Products Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Christine Wong Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-954-4462 Fax: 876-954-3681 E-Mail: pepper@cwjamaica.comm Website: www.eatonsjamaica.net Products: Jerk Seasonings, BBQ Sauces, Hot Sauces, Jams, Chutneys and Soy Sauces. N.W. 030 – 032

Lasco Manufacturing Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Kelia-Gaye Dunbar / Ms. Sandra Green Position: Marketing Manager / Promotional Coordiantor Tel: 876-749-5272 Fax: 876-749-3205 E-Mail: kelia-gayed@lascoja.com / sandrag@ lascoja.com Website: www.lascojamaica.com Products: Lasco’s Range of locally produced products. S.E. 110-111

P.A. Benjamin Mfg Co. Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Christopher Powell Position: Commercial Manager Tel: 876-922-8350 Fax: 876-922-9125 E-Mail: christopherp@pabenjamin.com

Website: www.pabenjamin.com Products: Flavourings, Colorings and Savories. S.W.070 - 071

Rainforest Seafoods

Contact: Ms. Bethany Young / Mr. Roger Lyn Position: Public Relations Associate / Marketing Manager Tel: 876-953-6688 Fax: 876-953-6691 E-Mail: byong@rainforestseafoods.com / rlyn@rainforestseafoods.com Website: www.rainforestseafoods.com Products: A wide assortment of seafood products. N.W. 151 –153

Seprod Limited

Contact: Ms. Donnette Reece Position: Export Manager Tel: 876-922-1220 Fax: 876-922-6948 E-Mail: dreece@seprod.com Website: www.seprod.com Products: Baked Goods, Beverages, Milk and Fats and Oils. S.W. 094

Smith and Stewart Distributors Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Maria Thompson / Ms. Tiffany Thompson Position: Sales and Marketing Department Tel: 876-923-3020 Fax: 876-923-3021 E-Mail: maria.thompson@crazyjimja.com Products: Ice Cream and Frozen Novelties. N.E. 055

Southside Distributors Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Denise Palmer Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-965-5361 E-Mail: info@southsidejamaica.com Website: www.southsidejamaica.com Products: Syrups, Ketchup, Canned Ackee, Canned Callaloo, Canned Juices, Jerk Seasoning and Jerk Sauces. A

Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Dennis Hawkins Position: Director Tel: 876-758-5263 E-Mail: dh.spurtree@cwjamaica.com Website: www.spurtreejamaica.com Products: Seasonings, Sauces and Pepper Jelly. F

Sue Tru Caribbean Manufacturer Ltd. Contact: Ms. Suzette Thomas Position: Manager Tel: 876-486-3226 E-Mail: suetruproduct@gmail.com Website: www.suetru.com Products: Sauces.

N.E. 050& 056

Supreme Chemicals Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Orlene Taylor Position: General Manager Tel: 876-765-8262 Fax: 876-933-1975 E-Mail: bunnys@cwjamaica.com Website: www.bunnysjamaica.com Products: Flavourings. M.192-195

The Best Dressed Chicken

Contact: Ms. Lorraine Kemble Position: Brand/Promotions Officer Tel: 876-983-8482 Fax: 876-983-8818 E-Mail: lkemble@jabgl.com Products: The Best Dressed Chicken, Reggae Jammin’ Range and Hamilton’s Smoke Deli Slices. P

The Jerk Place & Restaurant Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Lloyd Sterling Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-968-1313 Fax: 876-968-6789 E-Mail: sterling2@cwjamaica.com Website: www.thejerkplacejamaica.com Products: Sauces. S.W. 069

Wynlee Distributors

Baughaus Design Studio

Contact: Ms. Dana Baugh Position: Principal Tel: 876-878-3262 E-mail: dana.baugh@gmail.com Products: Home Décor: Lighting, Furniture, Table Top, Accessories & Tableware and Resort Gift Items. S.E. 108 & 113-114

Boss Furniture Co. Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Omar Azan Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-922-1734 Fax: 876-967-1278 E-mail: oazan@bossfurniture.com Products: Bedding, Pillows, Living Room Suites and Furniture. M.183- 186

Courts Jamaica (Unicomer Ja. Ltd.)

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Contact: Ms. Nateisha Ann Campbell Position: Visual Merchandising Officer Tel: 876-926-2117 Fax: 876-929-0882 E-Mail: nateisha_campbell@unicomer.com Products: Furniture and Appliances. N.E. 066-067

Jamaica Bedding Company Ltd. Contact: Mr. Errol Lewin Position: Director Tel: 876-983-1362 Fax: 876-983-2951 E-Mail: elewin2@yahoo.com Products: Furniture. N.E. 059- 061

Jamaica Fibreglass Products Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Metry Seaga Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-758-7966/876-758-4807 Fax: 876-923-6124 E-Mail: lsikgany@jfpmfg.com Website: www.jfpmfg.com Products: Chairs, Tables, Counters, Point of Sale display Systems, Office Furniture (wood, Metal, Solid Surface, Upholstered and Fibreglass). M.175-176

Lucky Dollar (Unicomer Ja. Ltd.)

Contact: Ms. Nateisha Ann Campbell Position: Visual Merchandising Officer Tel: 876-926-2117 Fax: 876-929-0882 E-Mail: nateisha_campbell@unicomer.com Products: Furniture and Appliances. S.W. 097- 098 & 103

Morgans Group

Contact: Mr. Aswad Morgan Position: Marketing & Sales Director Tel: 876-927-7307 Fax: 876-927-9436 E-Mail: aswadmorgan@morgansgrp.com Website: www.sleeptherapedic.com Products: Mattresses, Box Foundation, Pillows and Bedding Accessories. S.W. 071 –073

Taylor’s Wood Products

Contact: Mr. Granville Taylor Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-929-3811/876-960-4802 Fax: 876-929-3811 E-Mail: kitchens@taylorswood.com Products: Kitchen Counters and Doors. N.E. 057 & 063

VGC Manufacturing & Sales Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Horace Stephens Position: General Manager Tel: 876-928-2669 Fax: 876-928-4483 E-Mail: vgcmanufacturing@yahoo.com Website: www.vgcmanufacturingandsales.com

Products: Student Desk and Chairs, Stools, Park Benches, Executive Chairs, Econom Side Chairs, Ambassador Arm Chair, Teacher Desks, Single and Double Pedestal Desk.

Fax: 876-920-3979 E-Mail: netlink@cwjamaica.com Products: Hurricane Shutter, Garage Doors, Gate Openers and Camera Systems.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION

M.212

N.E. 038-039 & 043-044

LIME

Contact: Mr. Stephen Miller Position: Sponsorship Manager Tel: 876-936-4966 Fax: 876-920-9921 E-Mail: stephen.miller@time4lime.com Website: www.time4lime.com Products: Telecommunication and Internet Services. METAL N.E. 046

Blinds Design Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Tara Fong Yee Position: General Manager Tel: 876-968-9193 Fax: 876-920-7031 E-Mail: bdjamaica@gmail.com Website: www.blindsdesignsja.com Products: Window Blinds and Shades. N.E.159

Hamilton’s Industrial Machine Shop

Contact: Mr. Richard Ashman Position: Business Development Manager Tel: 876-979-7610 Fax: 876-952-6671 E-Mail: richard@hamiltonmachineshop.com Website: www.hamiltonsmachineshop.com Products: Various machines Mechanical spare parts manufactured in Jamaica showcasing support across all industries such as Bauxite, Sugar, Cement and Tourism. N.E. 139 - 140

Isratech Jamaica Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Tamekia Williams Position: Brand Manager Tel: 876-754-5448-4 Fax: 876-754-5209 Email: tamekia@isratech.com Products: Irrigation Pipes and Fittings. N.E. 054

Millennium Paving Stones Ltd. Contact: Mr. Jason Silvera Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-969-1716 Fax: 876-931-9651 E-Mail: milpave@yahoo.com Website: www.millpave.com Products: Paving Stones. N.E. 157

Netlink Jamaica Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Jody-Ann Wong Position: Marketing Officer Tel: 876-920-6962-5

Regency Doors & Blinds Ltd.

Contact: Ms. Dawn Fongyee Position: Director Tel: 876-929-6410 Fax: 929-1454 E-Mail: regencydb@yahoo.com Website: www.regency-blinds.com Products: Roller Shades, Horizontal Blinds and Vertical Blinds. MULTI-SECTOR ORGANISATIONS S.W.083-086 & 089-092

Continental Baking Company Ltd.

Contact: Mrs. Ann-Marie Walter-Allen Position: Marketing Manager Tel: 876-960-1156 Fax: 876-920-3694 E-Mail: a.walterallen@cbc.com.jm Website: www.nationalbakingcompany.com Products: Breads, Biscuits, Buns, Snacks and Crackers. • Bartley’s Craft Contact: Mrs. Lacey-Ann Bartley Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-385-4277 Email: bartleysallinwood@gmail.com / bartleyscraft@gmail.com Products: Woogies, Furniture, Home Items, etc. • D’NexStep Sandals & Accessories Contact: Ms. Dorrette Ubanks Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-295-4689 / 876-967-2187 Email: journeysendwine@gmail.com Products: Ackee Wine, Sorrel Wine, Ginger Wine and Coffee Wine. • Ecofarms Jamaica Ltd. Contact: Mrs. Grace Foster-Reid Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-477-2880/ 876-383-1182 Email: gfosterreid@gmail.com / info@ecofarmsjamaica.com Products: Flavoured Honey & Honey Wine. • Irie Rock Contact: Ms. Racquell Brown Position: Principal Tel: 876-457-0746 Email: info@irierock.com Products: Spa Products. • Journeys End Wine Contact: Mr. Howard Coxe Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-401-4476 Email: journeysendwine@gmail.com Products: Ackee Wine, Sorrel Wine, Ginger Wine and Coffee Wine.

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• Lifespan Company Ltd. Contact: Ms. Nayana Williams Position: General Manager Tel: 876-996-1834 Fax: 876-913-6904 Email: lifespan1@cwjamaica.com Website: www.lifespanspringwater.com Products: Spring Water • Lincoln Gordon & Sons Contact: Mr. Lincoln Gordon Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-987-2855 Email: gordonlincoln@gmail.com Products: Natural Spices & Seasoning, Sauces & Natural Herbs. • Spring Vale Enterprises Contact: Mrs. Sandra McLeish Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-322-6622 / 876-585-3166 Email: springvaleenterprises@gmail.com / sandraamcleish@gmail.com Products: Vinaigrettes and Salad Dressings. L,M,N,O

20 Twenty Strategies Consulting

Contact: Ms. Annette P. Salmon Position: Principal Consultant Tel: 876-620-8588 Fax: 876-620-8588 E-Mail: 20twentystrategies@gmail.com Website: www.20twentystrategies.com Products: Showing the various companies/organization that we currently provide marketing services. • InterAmerican Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Contact: Ms. Shauna Brandon Position: OIC, IICA Representative in JA. Tel: 876-927-0070 Fax: 876-702-4781 Email: shauna.brandon@iica.int Products: Products from the Dallas Castle Producers- a group of women producers who farm fruits and make jams and jellies. • Jamaica Creative Cooperative (JaCC) Contact: Mrs. Maxine Donovan Position: Project Manager Tel: 876-569-6664 Email: info@creativejamaican.com Products: Authentic Jamaican Crafts, Paintings, Handbags, Pottery and Herbal Products. Leather Bags, Shoes and Belts. • Tijule Company Ltd. Contact: Ms. Sharlene Williams Position: Marketing Assistant Tel: 876-986-4873 Fax: 876-986-9680 Email: tijulecompany@gmail.com Products: Jamaican Sauces, Seasoning, Jams, Jellies, Canned Foods: Ackee, Yam and Callaloo.

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Corrpak Jamaica Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Vanburn Mitchell Position: General Manager Tel: 876-923-8637 Fax: 876-937-1925 E-Mail: vanburn.mitchell@corrpakjm.com Website: www.corrpakjm.com Products: Corrugated Cartons. N.E. 037 & 042

Flexpak Limited

Contact: Mr. Noel Arscott Position: General Manager Tel: 876-749-4055 Fax: 876-749-5798 E-Mail: nalcott@flexpakltd.com Products: Plastic Packaging S.E. 129-130

I Can! Stationery and More

Contact: Mr. Altano Morgan Position: Director Tel: 876-631-5881 E-Mail: info@icanmican.com Website: www.icanmican.com Products: Books, Pens, Pencils, Bags, Pillow and Cups. N.W. 006 & 012

Lithographic Printers Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Simon duQuesnay Position: General Manager Tel: 876-922-8500-4 Fax: 876-922-3254 E-Mail: simon@cwjamaica.com Products: Printing Services. M.161

LMH Publishing Ltd.

Contact: Mrs. Dawn Chambers-Henry Position: Chief Executive Officer Tel: 876-938-0005 Fax: 876-759-8752 E-Mail: lmhpublishing@cwjamaica.com Website: www.lmhpublishing.com Products: Books. N.W. 001& 007-008

Website: www.polypetco.com Products: Plastic Bottles.

Website: www.sunislandjamaica.com Products: T-Shirts and Apparels.

N.E. 047

MEDIA

Contact: Mr. Dwight Chai-Chang / Mr. Raymond Chai-Chang Position: Directors Tel: 876-901-3770-1 Fax: 876-901-4525 E-Mail: rrlimited.dcc@gmail.com Website: www.redriverboxes.com Products: Corrugated Cartons, Trays, Carton Sealing Tape and Hand Stretch Wrap Films.

CVM TV

Red River Ltd.

N.E.041

Versachem International Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Patrick Boyne Position: Director Tel: 876-926-5220 Fax: 876-968-6174 E-Mail: patrick.boyne@cwjamaica.com Products: Plastic Bottles. TEXTILE AND APPAREL

Conradâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Industries Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Conrad Smith Position: Managing Director Tel: 876-632-9240 Fax: 876-632-9241 E-Mail: conradindustries@yahoo.com Products: School, Leisure and Conference Bags, Logo/Stitch and Embroidery. M.182

Crimson Dawn Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Contact: Mrs. Paulette Rhoden Position: Export Manager Tel: 876-929-3389/876-960-4653 Fax: 876-926-3852 E-Mail: crimsondawn@cwjamaica.com Website: www.crimsondawnsports.com Products: Active Sports Wear, Physical Education Uniforms, Track Suits, Polo Shirts, Team Uniform and Tee Shirts. S.E. 146- 148

Logo Stitch Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Contact: Mr. Terrence Chambers Position: Director Tel: 876-926-8287 Fax: 876: 968-9485 E-Mail: terrencec@cescoja.com Products: Labels. S.E. 106 -107

S.E. 127, 133 & 134

Contact: Ms. Sandra Wilmot Position: Senior Accountant Executive Tel: 876-758-6442 Fax: 876-758-0950 E-Mail: sandiepolypet@yahoo.com

Contact: Ms. Anna Gutzmer Position: Marketing Administrator Tel: 876-926-1330 Fax: 876-968-6902 E-Mail: agutzmer@sunislandjamaica.com

Poly Pet Company Ltd.

Love FM

Contact: Ms. Keisha Thomas Position: Marketing Manager Tel: 968-9594/374-6935 E-mail: marketingmanager@love101.org Product: Entertainment & Media Coverage

Nationwide News Network

Contact: Mr. Jacqui Wong Position: Senior Sales Executive Tel: 755-6397/363-3450 E-mail: jwong@nationwidenewsnetwork.com Product: Entertainment and Media Coverage M.208

Contact: Ms. Marcia Martin Position: Sales and Marketing Manager Tel: 876-924-3714 E-Mail: info@logostitchja.com Website: www.logostitchja.com Products: Oxford, Polo, T.Shirts, Promotional Items, Industrial Wear, Uniform and Sports Gear.

Packmart

Contact: Ms. Michelle Thompson Position: Sales Manager Tel: 935-7216 E-mail: mthompson@cvmtv.com Product: Entertainment and Media Coverage

Sun Island Jamaica

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Power 106

Contact: Ms. Lorna Lewis Position: Senior Sales Executive Tel: 876-968-4880-3 E-Mail: vickeylewis@yahoo.com Products: Entertainment and Media Coverage.

RJR Communications Group

Contact: Mr. Gary Cole Position: Director of Marketing Tel: 733-2634/878221 E-mail: gary.cole@rjrgroup.com Product: Entertainment and Media Coverage M.207

Sports Max

Contact: Ms. Tanya Lee Position: Marketing Manager Tel: 876-757-6361 E-Mail: tlee@sportsmax.com Products: Entertainment and Media Coverage.

SunCity FM

Contact: Mr. Ricardo Grant Position: Sales Representative Tel: 989-3318/507-1178 E-mail: rgrant@suncity.com Product: Entertainment & Media Coverage

The Jamaica Observer

Contact: Mrs. Natalie Chin Watkins Position: Head- Marketing, Advertising & Sales Tel: 876-936-9373 E-Mail: chinn@jamaicaobserver.com Products: Media Coverage.

Message from Grace Kennedy GraceKennedy Foods is extremely pleased to be associated with the 2014 staging of Expo Jamaica. This event is undoubtedly one of the best regional examples of multi-sector collaboration. Through its very design, it showcases and builds two of the most critical pillars of economic development for any economy: Manufacturing and Export. As a company involved heavily in both of those areas, we congratulate our fellow members of the JEA and the JMA for their unwavering commitment to this event and look forward to meeting and building relationships with the thousands of visitors and fellow exhibitors that will attend EXPO JAMAICA this year. We are a great country with great people, producing great products that have the potential to improve the quality of life for all Jamaicans. Let us continue to work deliberately in spite of all the challenges to build our manufacturing and export sectors, proudly taking Brand Jamaica to the world.

Michael Ranglin CEO, GK Foods

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HISTORY OF

xpo was first held in 1971 under the leadership of then JMA President, Charles Henderson-Davis, and was dubbed “Industry in Action”. In 1972, the biennial fair took on a more unique quality, because for the first time, it was being staged jointly by the JMA and JEA. The 1982 Expo became the first show geared towards the export market and one which saw the participation of manufacturers outside Jamaica. The show therefore provided the perfect opportunity for networking and the establishment of profitable business relationships. In 2004, the JMA and JEA renewed their partnership and hosted the JMA/JEA Expo after an 8- year hia-

tus, under the theme “BUY JAMAICAN BUILD JAMAICA.” The Expo sought to educate and increase awareness and market share of the plethora of world class goods and services available locally as well as to market these commodities on an international level. The Jamaican Agricultural Society (JAS) also partnered with both Associations to highlight the link between agriculture, manufacturers and exporters and to encourage consumers to “EAT JAMAICAN!” The JMA and the JEA are lead Associations in hosting trade shows and missions to promote brand Jamaica to the international marketplace and local consumers. The JMA/JEA EXPO rebranded EXPO JAMAICA in 2010 remains of the highest quality and

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EXPO JAMAICA most recognized show in Jamaica as well as internationally that promotes Jamaican goods and services, and creates business opportunities. JAMPRO has been partnering with the JMA and JEA since 1996, its main role being to promote the show internationally and recruit buyers to expand export sales as well as to strengthen the linkages with the local hotel and distributive trade. The show has attracted as many as 20,000 visitors and has captivated growing numbers of buyers with its highest record number of 325 in 2012.

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“Business opportunities emerge in ways that are often unexpected. As investors look for the next ‘big thing’, they may be surprised that it is not the ‘thing’ but instead the ‘how’ that will determine the success of a new business model. ISOCON-JLB may just be the ‘how’ that Jamaica’s next entrepreneurial success story uses as the vehicle for a winning export. “

Food-Grade Containers Make Export Easy “Like sugarcane, if a produce can be liquidized it can become a world class product, such as rum, fruit concentrate, oils, perfumery etc. Now export these products in bulk liquid containers known as ISO-tanks and there lies a new industry – blending and re-branding.” This is how Beverly Johnson introduces ISOCON-JLB as she contextualizes the impact of the state of the art shipping containers on importers and exporters. This specialized equipment, known as ISO food grade tanks, makes it all possible and is available in Jamaica within

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the Kingston Free zone. The idea for the business was conceived in August 2011 by Beverly Johnson, owner and managing director of JLB International Ltd. Ms. Johnson engaged Scottish businessman Michael Kane of Isocon Engineering Ltd to help bring it to life. Kane, who operates a full service tank container repair and cleaning depot in Scotland, joined forces with Johnson in planning a replication of the Scottish Depot in Jamaica. One year later ISOCON-JLB International Ltd, a joint venture partnership between Isocon Engineering and JLB International Ltd, opened its tank depot in the Port of Kingston. The depot was established in the summer of 2012 as the first ISO-Tank maintenance, leasing, repairs, testing and certified facility, providing maintenance service to ISO-Tank owners and operators throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America. The principals saw the need to establish an ISO tankleasing, cleaning, repairing and testing facility on the Port of Kingston as there was no professional cleaning service in Jamaica or in the Caribbean that operated to the highly regarded standards held by purveyors of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scotch whisky. Isocon-JLB, in filling a need in the global food-supply chain, has laid a foundation for rapid business and export expansion. Since the start of operations, the Company has gotten the attention of the food grade ISO-Tank owners and operators operating in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Now the rum export markets and other food grade bulk liquids, such as flavourings, purees, concentrates, oils and other similar commodities are reaching their markets in a timely, safe and secure manner with cost savings on freight. Before Isocon-JLB bulk products exporters were terribly inconvenienced as they had to wait on cleaned tanks from places like Rotterdam in Holland and Houston to load their export orders. Now, the ISOCON-JLB facility provides access to ISO-Tanks for all the major tank owners in our system.

database system for which tanks owners/ customers would be able to manage their tank fleet within the ISOCON-JLB system, regardless of where in the world they are. The technology will enhance the customer experience and build a strong platform for growth. Recognition The Caribbean Idea Marketplace (CIM) which is a business competition that created to foster collaboration between local Caribbean businesses and Caribbean diaspora entrepreneurs. The ultimate aim is for the collaborations to lead to development of small and medium enterprise (SME) projects that will generate employment and economic growth in the region by providing matching grant funding. Vying against a slate of 160 applicants from across the Caribbean and surviving a rigorous review process, ISOCON-JLB was awarded a Compete Caribbean Vision and Innovation grant to further develop their business ideas in particular through incorporation of technological efficiencies and facility expansion. Visit their Booth at the JEA Expo!

Why Jamaica? Jamaica was chosen for four critical reasons: its strategic location; its Free Zone operations and the ease of access to the highly modernised Port of Kingston and the Caribbean islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; primary rum export markets. Since inception, the Company has handled an average of forty tanks each month from both the import and export trade. Through this business model and service capability, ISOCON-JLB, a maritime support service agency, makes the logistics hub a reality. Human Capital & Growth While innovation and unique positioning in the market has spurred the business to its early success, smart recruitment and training is what will harness the power of human capital. In the first phase, Johnson trained their teams using the expertise from the Scottish Whisky facility. In fact, they trained the staff to be ISO-Tank engineers using the standards and practices used in the highly regulated Scottish Whisky industry. Outlining plans for expansion, Johnson indicates that plans are in place in the second quarter of 2014, for construction of an ISO-Tank workstation to facilitate repair of damaged tanks and make them new again. The Company will also create a virtual

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amaica is a strange place with quite a number of anomalies. Too often, we know the solutions, but then again–everyone is a critic so we spend most of our time criticising the critic and assessing the assessment. We are stuck in the rut to think and accept that only certain persons are successful and, if you don’t have a certain well-known surname to back a business idea then it is almost set for doom. Likewise, we are set in certain traditions and customs. Things have 'worked well' for many years so why change our modus operandi? My view is, if you stand to grow and ensure longevity then why not expand, capitalise, refocus (where necessary), be innovative, prosper, provide jobs and all those lovely things? Most theories of development follow a certain trajectory. Indeed, most countries' experience is that of having a vibrant manufacturing industry, thereafter gaining somewhat of an industrial status, and then diversify into service business offerings. In Caribbean societies, we have historically had anemic growth in the manufacturing sector for a number of reasons: Our dependence on certain factor inputs, constant rise in the cost of fuel, natural disasters, unstable

exchange and inflation rates, and several other shocks. Our growth and development in the manufacturing sector is stymied and considered anemic because, when compared to other countries such as Japan, China, Singapore, and India, the Caribbean has not yet embraced the kind of dynamics and benefits from potential economies of scale that we should endeavour to take full advantage of in an effort to grow our economies. According to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) quarterly report on manufacturing (2013), China accounts for more than half of the manufacturing output of developing and emerging industrial economies. The Asian 'mega producer' has invested much in developing a strong and vibrant domestic market, while other economies are still fairly dependent on exports to industrialised countries. Not only that, Jamaica is heavily reliant on imports from these industrialised nations. It follows naturally as is commonly said, “If dem sneeze a foreign – we ketch cold”. We therefore need to rethink manufacturing and put specific focus on what it is that we are doing with a view to position ourselves to take full advantage of global demand.

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Chinese worker inspect bottles on production at a Chinese bottling company

Processing plant at Appleton Estate Jamaica

Jamaica Banana plantation in 2010

Successive governments in the region have relied on 'forced production options'. We are committed to the usual banana, sugar, rum, coffee and the subsequent industries these support. Certainly, this practice emanated from slavery and we have not yet realised it is far time to sever that umbilical cord. Likewise, we have continued to produce the same commodity items, the same way, with the same mindset. Take for instance, the advertisements we see on TV (a big waste of money). They lack innovation, fail to appeal and obviously have been approved by some old executives who are seemingly stuck in the 50s. Come on people, this is 2013! What these persons have missed is that despite their thinking, there are several niches in Jamaica which include savvy young professionals, young Jamaicans who purchase on trends and impulse, trained business practitioners with cross-frontier experience, who are poised to make or break the success of their products or business. Sir Arthur Lewis contends in a nutshell, the industrialisation strategy concerned attracting foreign capital through a series of incentives. Foreign capital was a means of overcoming limitations to industrial development imposed by the small volume of trade of Caribbean economies. It was also a means of acquiring entrepreneurial skills and capital resources which were lacking in small developing economies. Why havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we progressed much more in this regard? This I believe, is largely due to poor governance, particularly, weak

policy planning and design, and politics. The manufacturing industry is often thought of as the nucleus of an economy - the driving force of growth, job provision, positive externalities, and increased balance of trade position. For Jamaica, however, the blonde-hair blue-eyed baby of politicians, the sectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vitality has been impeded by a number of factors including crime, high energy costs, reduced access to affordable credit and most recently, fleeting demand as a result of the economic recession. As a country with considerations for optimal growth, there needs to be general and specific policies that encourage development of this kind. Policies therefore need to be reliable, fair, and predictable. Change in successive governments, IMF conditions, variations in interest rates, and inflation may all contribute to the high level of uncertainty we experience. An often overlooked variable is the effects of adverse movements in the exchange rate. Surprisingly, this represents an opportunity for an export-led policy, which should be accompanied by increased investment in the manufacturing sector. What is not understood by many persons is that the slide in the dollar provides an opportunity for improved exports competitiveness from a macro perspective; however, this has to be underpinned by a greater level of fiscal discipline and a breakdown of various structural impediments. We may want to consider too, the massive investment in tourism, tax waivers, and investing in agriculture without the necessary commensurate investment in marketing and incorporating technology. Without this we certainly will not yield the desired results. Many critics will argue that it is extremely difficult to start a business in Jamaica. Issues stem from capitalisation, government policies which favour larger players, ease of

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Caribbean Producers Jamaica Ltd Montego Freeport facility is also home to our Beverage Systems and Pasteurized Liquid Eggs manufacturing plants. doing business, and interest rates. Again, the support for certain business types may be lacking and the funding is just not available. Commercial banks, on a prudency argument will only lend to businesses that are already established with a proven track record. This, they maintain, will lower their risk exposure. Other arguments are that, if aid is available then they are earmarked for larger and more established players. This issue might very well be a business opportunity, but we don’t see much of any business financing entities of this kind. Traditionally, as is the case in a number of developed countries, the manufacturing sector has been the primary catalyst for growth and certainly the benchmark for all other industries. One can appreciate the argument that much more needs to be done to improve productivity in the manufacturing sector. UNIDO’s latest estimates shows, year-to-year growth was registered at 1.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2013, up from 1.3 per cent in the last quarter of 2012. On a quarter-to-quarter basis, world manufacturing output rose by 4.0 per cent compared to the previous quarter, indicating slight economic recovery. Further, the declining trend of manufacturing output seems to have reversed both in industrialised as well as in developing and emerging industrial economies. But why has our output remained stagnant? My take on it is that we need to concentrate more on utilising technology and innovation and conducting proper research and development. I recall this case study of an entrepreneur in the flower business. Obviously involved in a saturated and failing industry, she wanted to revamp her whole production and opted to conduct some research with a view to export (I think it was anthuriums). She researched the requirements which stemmed from utilising recycled materials in the packaging for exports, to overseas market demand. After the proper research, she invested in this dream and embarked on making it into reality–soon after, the

business started to boom. This is the kind of thinking that makes successful endeavours.

The paradigm shift Now, it’s obvious that there has to be a paradigm shift and it

is time that Jamaicans with new and creative ideas translate those energies into emerging businesses. Research has shown that industrialised economies have benefited from sustained growth due to their investment in information technology and innovation. Consequently, they continue to yield significant economies of scale and comparative advantage from their focus on innovation and technology. An examination of other Caribbean counterparts, with the exception of Barbados, the Cayman Islands and The Bahamas, would suggest Jamaica, like others, is at the very least involved in the same kind of production. The territories that have moved towards service-orientated industries are obviously doing better economically. It is clear that the wealthier countries are the ones that have concentrated major investments in service industries and or industrialisation. Why is Jamaica different from these states, why not adopt a services -oriented policy as well, where does our competitive/comparative advantage lie? The countries that have garnered the benefits have put the necessary institutional and policy infrastructure in place to attract and accommodate this type of activity in the country, Jamaica has not. UNIDO data shows that the North American region continued to grow for the third consecutive year due to the sustained growth of manufacturing output in the United States. Falling energy prices, low transport costs, and policy measures directed at reverse outsourcing have helped to build consumer confidence

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and contributed to widespread growth, often referred to as a manufacturing renaissance in the United States. We have certainly seen what many describe as a mass exodus of manufacturers from Jamaica. Once, the factories were booming and soon after they sought cheaper labour and less regulated markets. In recent times, the global economic crunch has forced many entities to consolidate and cut costs, for example customer service and call centres. Although Jamaica has taken advantage somewhat of this we also suffer from our local entities relocating to other places. Do we sideline manufacturing in favour of services? Looking historically, the 1980s ushered in an era of unprecedented industrial expansion in the developing world. This saw the world going through an unparalleled transfer of industrial production from the northern industrial giants to the developing world, high cost to low cost The McKinsey Global Institute, states that 85 per cent of the 1.1 billion nonfarm, mainly manufacturing, jobs created between 1980 and 2010 were in developing countries. Did Jamaica miss the boat? Unlike us, the leadership of successful developing countries understood the global trends and turned their economies towards manufacturing to capitalise on the migration of manufacturing jobs from high-cost producers in Europe, North America, and Japan. And, consequently, while manufacturing in Jamaica shrank, its contribution to the economies in other territories expanded. In Trinidad for example, manufacturing's share of GDP rose by over 100 per cent. Again, Jamaica’s problem is lack of vision and proper planning to take full advantage of infrastructure such as road networks, utilise technology in business, employ innovation, new and young talented individuals, and failure to step away from traditional business types. Linkages (both forward and lateral) will not benefit the country as is needed to achieve the desired levels of production. Vision 2030, Jamaica’s national development plan- ‘Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business’ will not be achieved if we continue to only invest in these primary production types. We should engage in agri-business and not agriculture, or concentrate on service-sector value added entities. Statistics has shown that in most developed countries ,the service industry accounts for approximately 70 per cent of output. Offering products with added value, engaging in service offerings and innovative ventures will mean that productivity will be higher, specialisation will yield greater output, per capita income will increase, GDP will increase, investments will increase and an overall growth in many other industries, albeit at different points. I implore manufacturers to take greater risks with product diversification, complements, service offerings, service businesses, and investing in new endeavours. There exist great opportunities if we are able to think outside the box and break those historical chains.

Manufacturing is more than just putting parts together. It’s coming up with ideas, testing principles and perfecting the engineering, as well as final assembly. -James Dyson

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