Harris Paints Guyana is proud to announce the official opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and flagship retail store in Beterverwagting, marking a major milestone in the company’s over 30-year history in Guyana.. This significant investment and expansion demonstrates Harris Paints’ continued commitment to delivering top-quality products and supporting the economic growth of Guyana, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
The new facility represents the dawn of an exciting new era for both Harris Paints and the Guyanese market. This 10,000-square-foot, two-story building, set on a 25,000-square-foot plot, is set to enhance local manufacturing capabilities, create new jobs, and serve as a regional hub for the premium paint supplier.
“We are thrilled to open this new Manufacturing Plant and flagship store which will have key focus on continuous improvement to Developers and Contractors here in Beterverwagting,” said Marguerite Desir, Chief Operating Officer of Harris Paints International.
“This investment is a testament to our belief in Guyana’s potential, and our commitment to supporting the country’s remarkable transformation. With this new plant, we aim to enhance our capacity to meet the growing needs of our customers, continue to deliver high-quality products, and contribute to the nation’s economic development.”
Key insights into the company’s new Manufacturing Plant and flagship store will be shared at the Grand Opening and Reception, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Growth Position
Opening its doors in 1992, Harris Paints Guyana has become a highly regarded brand serving both commercial projects as well as home improvers. Two years ago, the company switched to a new innovative Quantum colour platform which greatly increased operating efficiencies and colour results. The Caribbean paint company currently serves 15 countries throughout the region and is poised to expand into Latin America.
In addition to the rapid pace of development in Guyana, Harris Paints’ International Chief Operating Officer, Marguerite Desir stated that the Quantum system has been a significant factor in the company’s expansion plans.
“Quantum allows us to produce any colour from one master base instead of having to stock four plus different bases of the same product and at the same time we are seeing increased colour accuracy and even better fade resistance which makes us best by test in several categories”, said the COO. This is a terrific efficiency for retailers that can provide customers very good quality paints and free up considerable space at their stores / warehouses to stock other items. This technology has helped Harris reduce complexity, deliver cost savings and it is opening doors globally for Harris Paints in countries like Bangladesh, Latin American, Europe, North and South America.
Commitment to Excellence
As throughout the Harris Paints Group, the new factory and Pro Paint Centre will operate to strict high quality management standards in line with the company’s commitment to continual improvement and excellence. All Harris Paints facilities are proudly accredited to the ISO 9001 international standards.
About Harris Paints
Harris Paints, also known as the Harris Group of Companies, was established in Barbados in 1972 and is the leading coatings supplier in the Caribbean. The company manufactures its own line of architectural coatings and also distributes a wide range of other technical coating systems, accessories, and related products. The Harris Group is privately owned and operated and currently employs approximately 300 staff members. It operates manufacturing plants in Barbados, Jamaica, St Lucia, Dominica and Antigua and its newest facility is in Guyana. In Jamaica and Belize, the company operates under their subsidiary B-H Paints. The Harris Group currently distributes products in 15 countries through 2000 distributors/ dealers, 85+ Harris Colourcentres and 22 company owned stores.
