Annual Report 2013 - Jamaica Manufacturers` Association

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
President's Report
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Economic Review
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Manufacturing Sector
Interna"onal Environment
Internal Environment
Balance of Payment and External Trade
Selected Indicators
Opera!ons
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Board of Directors and Standing Commi% ees
Finance and Administra"on
Representa!on and Advocacy
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Membership Recruitment and Development
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Membership Recruitment
Training and Capacity Building
Trade Facilita"on and Product Promo"on
New Products Developed
Projects and Partnerships
Marke!ng and Public Rela!ons
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Manufacturers' Month
Buy Jamaican Campaign
Event Planning
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The JMA con"nued to fight for the sustainability and development of the manufacturing
sector, in a year of economic challenges and the signing of an agreement with the
Interna"onal Monetary Fund (IMF). Manufacturers con"nued to make significant
contribu"ons to GDP, employment and export earnings, despite a decline in the
performance of the sector. There were also notable achievements such as the lowering of
the Customs Administra"on Fee (CAF) on imported raw material; the Ministry of
Educa"on's thrust to have text books printed locally to the tune of J$64 million and the
strengthening of sectoral linkages through the Tourism Linkages Hub.
With the sharp reduc"on and ul"mate elimina"on of Ministerial discre"on in the gran"ng of waivers being a
precondi"on of the IMF agreement, the JMA's first concern was the number of manufacturing inputs that would be
affected. However, it was determined that the waiver of du"es and charges would not impact items such as sugar and
molasses, which was legislated and that the General Consump"on Tax (GCT) on imported equipment had to be paid up
front, but could be reclaimed over a three (3) month period.
The JMA also met with the Incen"ve Working Group (IWG) to represent the interest of the manufacturing community,
in the development of the Omnibus Incen"ve Legisla"on to take effect January 2014. It was the posi"on of the JMA that
manufacturers must be able to retool and import raw materials free of duty to remain compe""ve.
The JMA expressed concern with terms such as pasteuriza"on, mixing and dividing being excluded as qualifica"on for
manufacturing, rela"ng that the impact on the sector would be devasta"ng. In cra!ing the new defini"on of
manufacturing, the Associa"on communicated with members to inform consulta"ons with the government.
The Associa"on proposed that the responsibility of cer"fying as well as registering manufacturers be done jointly with
the Jamaica Customs Department. However, it was indicated that a mechanism, for example, an Advisory Board would
be set up to cer"fy, monitor and audit legi"mate manufacturers.
Dollar devalua"on and difficul"es acquiring sufficient foreign exchange to pay suppliers was on the JMA's lobby
agenda. The JMA maintained that manufacturers must be able to pay their invoices and called on the Government and
Bank of Jamaica to work with the sector to find a solu"on.
High energy costs remained an impediment to the manufacturing sector. The JMA therefore followed the progress in
the construc"on of the 360 megawa% plant. The Office of U"li"es Regula"on announced that Azurest Cambridge
Power was selected as the preferred bidder. However, the management of the tender exercise and the reputa"onal
issues, led to a call from JMA and other private sector bodies to restart the bidding process and appoint a joint publicprivate sector commi% ee. A!er Azurest failed to provide the $6.9 million security bond, Energy World Interna"onal the
second highest ranked bidder was selected for the project.
As it concerned news stories, the JMA in responding to the Gleaner ar"cle “Shoddy imported "ssue raises s"nk”
published on February 3, 2013, indicated that local manufacturers deserved a level playing field and should not be
rendered uncompe""ve for mee"ng quality standards, while Jamaica accepted inferior and under invoiced products
from other countries. The JMA highlighted "ssue brands produced by its members and encouraged consumers to trust
them, as they were approved by Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) and were guaranteed for safe use.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT Cont’d
The Associa"on expressed dissa"sfac"on with the comment made by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, A.J.
Nicholson that “this thing about quarrelling with Trinidad every day has to stop”, ci"ng that when there were breaches
or suspected breaches, as a sector, and as a country, it was our right to call for an inves"ga"on into these ma% ers, to
ensure that local products were not being placed at a disadvantage to goods from Trinidad entering Jamaica duty free.
The JMA maintained that products that were repackaged and did not meet the rules of origin standards could not be
called manufacturing.
The JMA was also troubled by the denial of entry of thirteen (13) Jamaicans into Trinidad and Tobago and the blatant
disrespect, abuse and discrimina"on con"nuously meted to Jamaicans, as the provisions of the Treaty of
Chaguaramas, clearly outlines free movement, and our posi"on was that all member states should comply with the
rules of CARICOM.
Several partnership agreements were forged. The JMA partnered with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security
(MLSS) to reduce s"gma and discrimina"on in the local food-services industry and to protect the rights of persons
living with HIV and AIDS. The JMA also signed an MOU with the Bureau of Standards Jamaica to provide technical
training to enhance the skills of managers in standards regula"ons such as ISO and Good Manufacturing Prac"ces
(GMP).
In addi"on, partnerships were established with the University of the West Indies (UWI) and the University of
Technology (UTech) to bridge the gap between manufacturing and ter"ary ins"tu"ons, and drive produc"vity. The
JMA also formed a partnership with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo.) to develop energy solu"ons for
members, based on individual company needs.
The Associa"on con"nued to promote the “Buy Jamaican…Build Jamaica” Campaign in partnership with Na"onal
Commercial Bank. The ac"vi"es undertaken over the past year included Road Shows in Portmore and Mandeville, the
moun"ng of billboards, the prin"ng of exercise books for distribu"on in primary schools, as well as Membership
Mingles. The third phase of the Campaign ends in 2014.
The JMA also successfully executed the “Improving Packaging for Export Compe""veness” project funded by
Caribbean Export Development Agency. Ac"vi"es included par"cipa"on in an interna"onal packaging Expo, product
assessment of ten (10) local manufacturers and building the capacity of twenty (20) graphic ar"sts through the staging
of workshops, which were led by interna"onal consultants.
In 2013, Jamaican manufacturers remained resilient, contribu"ng 8.4 percent to GDP, employing 71,875 persons and
genera"ng US$772.5 million in export earnings. In the coming year, the JMA will con"nue to advocate for an enabling
environment for manufacturers through the implementa"on of policies conducive to growth. The Associa"on will also
con"nue in its bid to iden"fy opportuni"es to enhance the compe""veness of the sector and promote brand Jamaica.
We ask for your unwavering support, as we work to unleash the power of manufacturing.
Brian Pengelley
PRESIDENT
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ECONOMIC REVIEW
MANUFACTURING SECTOR
The manufacturing sector contribu"on to GDP stood at 8.4 percent in 2013, a decline from its 8.6 percent contribu"on
in 2012. Total value added recorded for the sector contracted by 0.8 percent in 2013 compared to 0.1 percent
contrac"on in 2012. The decline in manufacturing output for 2013 stemmed from contrac"on in output of Other
Manufacturing and Food, Beverage and Tobacco sub-industries of 1.8 percent and 0.1 percent, respec"vely. The real
value decline of Other Manufacturing was influenced by a reduc"on in Chemical Products (-5.63%), due to reduced
demand which resulted in factory closures and Petroleum Products (-3.54%) a% ributed to decreased produc"on in the
last six (6) months of the year. However, Non- Metallic Mineral Products increased in value added by 8.49%, a!er
suffering a 0.08% reduc"on in 2012. The growth in Non-metallic produc"on was pushed by higher demands associated
with increased ac"vi"es in the domes"c construc"on industry, and improved interna"onal condi"ons.
The real decline in Food, Beverages and Tobacco was primarily influenced by the sub-category of Food (-4.4%), and of
Beverages and Tobacco (-10.28%). The decline in Beverages and Tobacco was a% ributed to a reduc"on in the
produc"on of Beer and Stout (-16.6%).
For 2013, total manufacturing exports declined by 17.7 percent, from US$938.9 million in 2012 to US$772.5 million.
Both Tradi"onal and Non-tradi"onal exports experienced a reduc"on in earnings valued at US$105.6 million (-31.8%)
and US$666.8 million (-14.9%) respec"vely. Tradi"onal export earnings for sugar decreased to a value of US$53.2
million (-43.5%), while rum exports also declined to US$48.2 million (-31.8%). Non-Tradi"onal exports such as
Processed Food (5.5%), Crude Materials (27.2%), Animal and Vegetable Oils (159.0%), Machinery and Equipment
(423.7%) and Misc. Manufactures (8.8%) all experienced growth. There was, however, contrac"ons recorded for
Beverages and Tobacco (-27.4), Mineral fuels (-9.4%), Chemicals (-51.6%) and Manufactured Goods (-0.2%).
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
The rate of economic growth in the global economy contracted to 3.0 percent in 2013, compared to an increase of 3.2
percent recorded in 2012. This increase reflected the same growth for Advanced Economies and slower growth for
Developing Economies. Advanced economies recorded growth of 1.3 percent in 2013, while growth for the
developing countries was recorded at 4.7 percent down from 5.1 percent in 2012. Among the larger developing
economies, China con"nued to be the fastest growing economy in 2013 recording a growth rate of 7.7 percent.
INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
The Jamaican economy experienced a 0.2 percent growth in 2013. This was a welcomed changed a!er undergoing a
0.3 percent contrac"on in 2012. Real GDP was $732.44 billion at the end of 2013, compared to $729.87 billion
recorded in 2012. This increase in economic ac"vity was influenced by improved weather condi"ons, a strengthening
in the external demand for some Jamaican goods and services and expansion in construc"on ac"vi"es. Confidence
was also restored within the macroeconomic environment as the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) and Interna"onal
Monetary Fund (IMF) established an Agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
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ECONOMIC REVIEW Cont’d
Growth for 2013 was visibly reflected in the Goods Producing Industries of 0.4 percent, with increase in sectors such as
Mining and Quarrying (3.7%) and Construc"on (1.8%). The Service Industry also recorded growth with increases in
Finance and Insurance Services (0.5%), Hotels and Restaurant (9.2%) and Transport, Storage and Communica"on
(0.23%). Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (-0.5%) and Manufacturing (-0.8%) both recorded declined produc"on.
BALANCE OF PAYMENT AND EXTERNAL TRADE
Provisional data showed that Jamaica's Current Account Deficit improved by US$315.5 million, to US$1,413.5 million
in 2013 from US$1,905.2 million in 2012.
The trade deficit at the end of 2013 was US$4,658.7 million, which represented an increase of US$56.1 million, in
comparison to the revised deficit of US$4,602.7 in 2012.
In 2013, the total value of imports was US$6,218.6 million which represented a 1.8 percent reduc"on from the
previous year. Consumer Goods and Raw Materials imported both reduced by 1.5 percent and 2.3 percent respec"vely.
Capital Goods on the other hand increased by 2.7 percent in 2013.
Export earnings decreased by US$168.5 million, valuing US$1,559.9 million in 2013 over 2012 figures. This contrac"on
was mainly impacted by the decrease in manufacturing exports such as Sugar, Beverages and Tobacco, Chemicals and
Minerals.
In 2013, Jamaica imported US$948.1 million worth of products from CARICOM, which represented 15.2 percent of the
import bill. The trade deficit moved from US$756.6 million in 2012 to US$880.7 million, a 16.4 percent increase.
Jamaica spent more on Fuel and Minerals from the region, an increase of US$103.1 million up to US$671.2 million in
2013, which accounted for much of the increased deficit. Food imports also grew by 9.8 percent up from US$147.6
million to US$162.2 million.
Jamaica's exports to the region decreased by US$15.8 million to US$67.4 million in 2013. During this period, Trinidad
and Tobago overtook Barbados as the leading buyer of Jamaican products. Trinidad and Tobago accounted for the
majority of Jamaica's imports from CARICOM. This amounted to US$754.3 million or 79.5 percent of total imports.
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OPERATIONS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT
During the year, nine (9) regular monthly mee"ngs of the Board and five (5) mee"ngs of the Execu"ve
Commi% ee were held.
STANDING COMMITTEES
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OPERATIONS Cont’d
FINANCE
The Associa"on recorded an increase in income of $0.5 million to $31 million for the year ending December 31, 2013
compared to $30.5 million in 2012. Subscrip"on Fees represented 50% of total income an increase of 4% over 2012.
New Membership Fees totaled $941,977 an increase of $190,507 or 25% over 2012 from thirty-nine (39) companies.
Exis"ng Ordinary and Associate Membership Fees totaled $14,547,846.20, an increase of $649,701 or 5% over 2012.
Total Administra"ve Expenses increased by $4.9 million to $31.8 million from $26.9 million in 2012. This increase was
due mainly to increase in staff cost of $2.5 million and $1.1 million to implement the project Improving Packaging for
Export Compe""veness funded by Caribbean Export Development Agency project (70% of the cost is refundable).
The Associa"on made a loss of $0.7 million compared to a surplus of $3.6 million for 2012.
ADMINISTRATION
The Secretariat made one staff adjustment in 2013 with the employment of Mr. Jordane Richardson to the post of
Research Economist. The 2013 staff complement consisted of:
NAME
POSITION
Imega Breese McNab
Andrea Leslie
Rochelle Roye DeWalker
Kamesha Turner
Rheina-Lee Chambers
Execu!ve Director
Training:
i. Understanding and Interpre"ng ISO 9001:2008
ii. Developing a Quality Manual
Membership Services Coordinator
Training:
JEF – Management & Supervisory Skills
Communica!ons and Marke!ng Officer
Research and Project Officer
Training:
Developing a Quality Manual
Membership Services Assistant/Event Planner
Training:
JEF - Events Planning & Management
Jordane Richardson
Research Economist
Training:
i. Understanding and Interpre"ng ISO 9001:2008
ii. Developing a Quality Manual
iii. ISO 9001:2008 Internal Audit
Rohan Chris"e
Blondel Facey Chambers
Ellen Coghile
Ricardo Frater
Accoun!ng Clerk
Execu!ve Assistant
House Keeper
Recep!onist
Training:
JEF – Excep"onal Customer Service
Security Personnel
Intern
Intern
Milton Henry
Jheanelle Johnson
Monique Lewis
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REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY
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REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Cont’d
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT
MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISE (MSE) MEMBERSHIP FACILITY AND ORDINARY MEMBERS
Sixteen (16) MSEs and twenty-three (23) Ordinary and Associate members joined the Associa"on during the year.
Below is a list of the new members:
MSE MEMBERSHIP FACILITY
ORDINARY AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Members which were not included in 2012 Annual Report
MSE Membership Facility
TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
JMA/UTECH Technology Workshop
The JMA and the School of Engineering of the University of Technology partnered on hos"ng a workshop themed:
“Toward a Manufacturing of Excellence”, on November 14, 2013, at the UTech Campus. The workshop was geared
towards building awareness and exposing cri"cal stakeholders in the manufacturing sector to first world technology by
demonstra"ng how technology such as 3D Prin"ng, CNC Plasma Cu, ng and 3D Solid Modeling Analysis can be u"lized
in the manufacturing process.
STEAM MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
The JMA in partnership with Garlock Sealing Technologies and Bearings and Seals Limited hosted a workshop on Steam
Management: “Steam…It Can Burn You and Your Profits” on September 25 which was held at the Secretariat. The
presenter was Mr. Michael Eighmey, Engineering and Construc"on Manager and Marine Segment Manager at Garlock
Sealing Technologies. Proper selec"on and installa"on techniques for sealing products to op"mize the system and
preven"on of steam leakages were among the areas addressed.
MEMBERSHIP ISSUES MEETINGS
February 20
A mee"ng was held to address the issue of the Elimina"on of Discre"onary Waivers and the new Tax Package.
Members were advised of the decision by the government to discon"nue the issuing of discre"onary waivers on a
number of manufacturing inputs as a precondi"on of the IMF Agreement. Among the items affected were beef
trimmings, yellow corn, equipment, molasses and sugar. However, it was noted that the waiver of du"es on sugar and
molasses was legislated and therefore would not be impacted.
With regard to the importa"on of equipment, manufacturers were advised that the General Consump"on Tax (GCT)
would have to be paid upfront and reclaimed over a three (3) month period.
Another important issue discussed was the implementa"on of the Customs Administra"ve Fee (CAF) which would
result in increased port charges on imported manufacturing inputs as well as an erosion of the sector's
compe""veness.
It was the consensus that the JMA seeks further clarifica"on from the government and the Jamaica Customs
Department with regard to the administra"on of the new fees, in par"cular, the Customs Processing and Stripping fees
for each shipment and container.
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Cont’d
March 13
A team comprising members of Tax Administra"on Jamaica (TAJ) and the Kingston and St. Andrew Corpora"on (KSAC)
addressed members on the Trade Licence on Trades and Business Act, classifica"on of fee structure, the type of
businesses which are required to obtain a Trade Licence as well as the renewal process.
May 1
The implementa"on and impact of the Trade Agreements on manufacturers to include CARICOM/Cuba,
CARICOM/Costa Rica and CARICOM/Dominican Republic (DR) was discussed. It was pointed out that all the items
which are fully liberalized and meet the Rules of Origin in these countries will become duty free. These goods, because
of their duty free status, may be priced lower than similar goods manufactured locally. In par"cular, goods such as
coffee, sausages, bacon, soups, ma% resses, corrugated carton boxes and rum will now have duty free status. On the
other hand, Jamaican companies would also benefit from duty free treatment upon expor"ng products into Cuba,
Costa Rica and the DR.
December 3
The mee"ng focused on a controversial ma% er between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, where a number of
Jamaicans were refused entry by the twin islands and Jamaicans calling for a boyco% of their products to show their
disdain. The members supported the JMA's posi"on to not support a boyco% as a number of members had made
significant in-roads and investment into that market with the recent establishment of the Trade Desk at the Trinidad
and Tobago Manufacturers' Associa"on. The JMA also made a decision to ramp up the Buy Jamaican Campaign by
ini"alizing plans to commence a public educa"on campaign.
An update was provided on the plans for the implementa"on of the Omnibus Incen"ve Legisla"on for January 2014.
Members were advised of the JMA's involvement in the discussions par"cularly as it relates to a mee"ng held with the
Incen"ve Working Group Commi% ee on November 26, 2013, where clarifica"on was sought with regard to a number
of issues to include the defini"on of manufacturing, provision for manufacturers that purchase through an
intermediary, cer"fica"on of manufacturers by the JMA and the Jamaica Customs Department, upward revision of
customs duty on manufactured goods, omission of spare parts and or components, the Stamp Duty Amendment of
Schedule Order 2013 and the treatment of General Consump"on Tax on input.
The financial posi"on of the Associa"on was also discussed and it was noted that it was becoming very challenging to
maintain the Secretariat financially, hence the need for a review of its membership fee structure which had not been
done for more than nine (9) years.
TRADE FACILITATION AND PRODUCT PROMOTION
Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic
A Jamaican trade mission to the Dominican Republic, arranged by the Jamaica Manufacturers' Associa"on and
JAMPRO, and sponsored by Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) as part of the efforts to spur
increased trade between Jamaica and the DR within the framework of the CARICOM/DR Free Trade Agreement, took
place September, 2013. Over twenty (20) companies were represented, along with representa"ves from by the
Jamaica Manufacturers' Associa"on, JAMPRO, Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Industry, Investment
and Commerce.
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Cont’d
NEW PRODUCTS DEVELOPED
Caribbean Producers:
Bacon Burgers, Beef Burgers, Jerk Burgers, Seasoned Burgers, Smoked
Bacon, Canadian Lion Bacon, Jamaican Jerk Bacon, Breakfast Sausage,
Chorizo Sausage, Italian Sausage, Jerk Sausage and Pepperoni Sausage
DejaFrut Company Ltd.
DejaFrut All Natural Sorbet
Jamaica Macaroni Factory Ltd.
155g 3 Minute Quick Cook Macaroni and Cheese Dinner (Marco Polo)
Peak Bo& ling Company Ltd.
Pure water (Purified Drinking Water)
Salada Foods Jamaica Ltd.
Ginger Seasoning
Starfish Oils
Healing Body Oils, Chocolate Candles; Spa Collec"on for Massage – Soy
Candles, Body Oils, Scrubs and Bath Salts; Soothing Fragrance Candles of
Vanilla, Mulberry and Sandlewood; Mys"c Vibes Jamaican senses Candles
and Soaps; Natural Vibes of Frankincense/Hemp, Lemograss and
Patchoulli.
Tritronic Electronics Ltd.
Surge Protector/Voltage Monitor
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Cont’d
NEW PRODUCTS CONT’D
Crea!on Foods
Almond Bu% er, Cashew Cheese, Cassava Cake Mix
Seven Grain Cereal, Mega Punch, Barley Flower.
Bartley’s “All In Wood”
Pen & Pencil holder
Chocolate Expression
Chocolate Rum & Raisins, Chocolate Roasted Coffee,
Chocolate Roasted Coconut.
Lincoln Gordon and Sons
Cassava Flour, Arrow Root
Tumeric Ketchup, Ginger Beet Ketchup
Weathershield Ltd.
Decora"ve Urethane Moldings
Venunez Flooring and Concrete Ltd.
Concrete Balusters, Benches, Columns, Fencing,
Finials, Fountains, Mouldings, Planter Sets and Stands,
Planters and Pots, Stepping Stones and Tables.
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Cont’d
PROJECTS
In 2013, the JMA embarked on several projects that sought to increase produc"vity and compe""veness of the sector
as part of its mandate to provide technical support and capacity development.
Key amongst these ini"a"ves was the execu"on of an eleven (11) months (November 2012 – September 2013)
“Improving Packaging for Export Compe!!veness” project funded by the Caribbean Export Development Agency
Direct Assistance Scheme, through the European Union. The project provided capacity building through training of
local manufacturers, business support technical officers and graphic ar"stes. Technical assistance was offered through
product assessments, par"cularly of packaging of local goods.
A series of workshops were held, the presenters included Sandra Krasovec and Marianne Klimchuk, Designers and
Managing Partners of Design Prac"cum as well as Lecturers of the New York Fashion Ins"tute of Technology who
addressed issues of Branding, Design Principles and Processes, Global Marke"ng Trends, among other areas, while
Professor Melvin Pascal of the Ohio State University addressed United States Food and Drug Administra"on (USFDA)
Regula"ons.
Support to enhance the local packaging industry was also garnered through Compete Caribbean funding of a Cluster
Compe!!ve Improvement Plan to assess the current scope of local packaging supply chain.
The JMA collaborated with Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) to execute the HIV Food Proclama!on Pilot
Project which was geared at sensi"zing manufacturers about the Interna"onal Labour Organiza"on Recommenda"on
200.
PARTNERSHIPS
In an effort to strengthen rela"onships with key ins"tu"ons that are crucial to the growth and development of the
industry, the JMA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in January 2013 with the Bureau of Standards of
Jamaica and another with the University of West Indies, Mona in November 2013.
The BSJ/JMA MOU aims to facilitate training to assist manufacturers in adhering to local and interna"onal standards.
Developing a partnership with UWI underlined the goal of both ins"tu"ons to increase research in the manufacturing
sector, increase product development and provide a cadre of trained workforce relevant to the industry. This is in
keeping with Vision 2030 goal to enable the manufacturing sector to make the transi"on to higher levels of produc"vity
and value added produc"on.
The JMA and University of Technology partnered on November 14, 2013 to provide a study of tour of facili"es and
technology available at the ins"tu"on to enhance the industry.
A partnership was also forged with Biz Box 876 to create a marke"ng arm and facilitate the JMA and its members with
graphic design and website development.
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MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
MANUFACTURERS' MONTH
Manufacturers' Month was held under the theme “Believe in the Power of
Manufacturing”. Ac"vi"es encompassed: a Breakfast Forum that featured
guest speaker Gary “Butch” Hendrickson, Chairman and CEO of Con"nental
Baking Company; four (4) newspaper supplements; an outside broadcast on
POWER 106 FM; and factory tours.
BUY JAMAICAN CAMPAIGN
ROAD SHOW (Portmore)
The JMA in partnership with the Na"onal Commercial Bank (NCB) hosted a
“Buy Jamaican…Build Jamaica” Road Show on March 23, 2013 at the
Portmore Mall, featuring a range of locally made products.
The companies that exhibited were Everglades Farms Ltd., Barco Caribbean
Ltd., Home Choice Enterprise, Sherwin Williams, P.A. Benjamin
Manufacturing, Wisynco Group., Caribbean Foods Ltd., Vap Limited, ICAN
Sta"onery & More, The Jamaica Public Service Company, The Jerk Place and
Restaurant, Design Element & More, Journeys End Wine, Star Fish Oils,
Fachoy Foods Ltd., Edgechem Jamaica, Rainforest Seafood, Jamaica Biscuit
Company, Crimson Dawn Manufacturing, Honey Bun, Orion Sales, Lifespan
Company Ltd., and Smith and Stewart Distributors.
The event also featured ac"vi"es for the en"re family including Buy
Jamaican body designs, by the Eon + Robby Free Spiritz Jamaica Team, MCs
Ity and Fancy Cat, and guest performances by Cherine and Sherieta.
ROAD SHOW (Mandeville)
Mandeville Square became alive on July 27, 2013, when the JMA held its
Buy Jamaican Road Show featuring displays of locally made products, MCs
Ity and Fancy Cat, guest ar"st Cherine and lots of giveaways.
The par"cipa"ng companies were P.A. Benjamin Manufacturing, Today's
Home Centre Ltd., Smith & Stewart Distributors Ltd., RedBk Jamaica Ltd.,
Pioneer Chocolate Company Ltd., Barco Caribbean Ltd., Industrial Chemical
Company, Everglades Farms Ltd., Crimson Dawn Mfg. Co. Ltd., Rainforest
Seafoods, Lasco Foods, Edgechem Jamaica Ltd., Caribbean Producers,
Caribbean Foods, Orion Sales, Life Span, Jamaica Biscuit Company,
Caribbean Cement Company, MikiAyana Company Ltd., Bartley's All in
Wood, Small Business Associa"on of Jamaica, LIME and Scien"fic Research
Council.
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MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
LINKAGE
The JMA in partnership with NCB and the Jamaica Public Service Company
(JPSCo) hosted its Membership Mingle “Linkage”, to promote energy
solu"ons, on July 18, 2013, at the JPS Sports Club, with a tour of the e-Store
and a presenta"on from NCB on its energy loans.
The Christmas Linkage was held on December 11, at the Pegasus Hotel
and featured displays of products for Christmas shopping.
PRINTING OF BUY JAMAICAN SCHOOL BOOKS
Approximately eight thousand (8000) Buy Jamaican exercise books were
printed for distribu"on in the January 2014 school term in partnership with
NCB and manufacturers JP Tropical Foods, MikiYana, Rainforest Seafoods
and Virginia Dare.
BILLBOARDS
Billboards remained mounted at Hope Road and on the Old Harbour Road
Bypass.
JMA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Rainforest Seafoods copped the winning trophy and $100,000 in the Jamaica
Manufacturers' Associa"on (JMA) 2013 Football Tournament held at the
Football Factory on June 1, with a 1-0 victory over Peak Bo% ling Company.
Rainforest Seafoods took the "tle from defending champions Grace, which
was defeated in the second round of compe""on.
The JMA also hosted a Celebrity Kick-Off, to raise funds for the Angels of Love
Jamaica Charity, to assist children with cancer. Celebri"es who par"cipated
were Mark Golding, Minister of Jus"ce; Danville Walker, Managing Director
of the Observer; Christopher Barnes, Managing Director of the Gleaner;
Christopher Zacca, President of the Private Sector Organiza"on of Jamaica;
Garfield Sinclair, Managing Director of LIME; Garth Walker, Chairman of
Crea"ve Media & Events; Omar Azan, CEO of Boss Furniture and Immediate
Past President of the JMA; and Brian Pengelley, President of the JMA. Goals
were scored by Mark Golding, Garfield Sinclair, Omar Azan and Brian
Pengelley.
JAMAICA DAY MANUFACTURERS’ SCHOOL INVASION
The JMA in collabora"on with the Wolmers' Boys School, hosted a Jamaica
Day Celebra"on on February 22, on the school grounds with a number of
local manufacturing companies par"cipa"ng in a mini-exhibi"on. Other
ac"vi"es included a flag raising ceremony and appearance by Emprezz, host
of “Talk Up Yout”. Children from various Kingston based Basic, Primary and
High Schools visited and shared in the celebra"on.
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MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
EVENT PLANNING
Springvale Enterprise in collabora"on with the JMA launched its line of
OMD salad dressings on July 30, 2013, in three delicious flavours: mango
ginger, june plum lemongrass and guava rosemary. This mul"purpose salad
dressing which can also be used as a sauce or dip is available in MegaMart,
HiLo Food Stores, the Progressive chain of supermarkets, Lees Food Fair and
Xxtra Supermarkets.
JMA 45TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
The JMA in partnership with Digicel held its 45th Annual Awards Banquet at
the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Thursday, October 3, 2013, to recognize and
honour members for their achievements and hard work in 2012. Claude
Clarke, Managing Director of Richmond Valley and former Industry Minister
was the guest speaker.
Manufacturer of the Year
Wisynco Group Ltd.
Breakthrough Product of the Year
Schweppes So! Drink by Wisynco Group Ltd.
Skills & Produc"vity Award (SME)
Newport Fersan Jamaica Ltd.
Digicel Business ICT Award
Honey Bun Ltd.
Best Small and Medium Sized Enterprise
Spur Tree Spices Ltd.
Award for Compe""veness
P.A. Benjamin Manufacturing
Best Use of Energy & Resource Efficiency
Dairy Industries Ltd.
New Manufacturer of the Year
Caribbean Producers (Jamaica) Ltd
Skills & Produc"vity Award (Large)
J. Wray & Nephew Ltd.
Nicola Gordon-Rowe Buy Jamaican Award
Journey's End and Springvale Enterprises
Champion Exporter (Large)
Petrojam Ltd.
Best Environmental Management Programme
Berger Paints Ja. Ltd
Special Recogni!on Awards: (From right) Mr. Ian Forbes, JMA
Vice President presents Special Recogni"on Awards for HIV/AIDS
Advocacy and Community Development (large) to Red Stripe and
the Community Development Award (small) to Caribbean Foods
Limited.
(From right) Michelle Smith, JMA Director, presents Product Group Awards to Nicorp - Electrical, Electronics & Automo"ve Products; Newport Fersan Chemicals, Cosme"cs & Pharmaceu"cals; J. Wray and Nephew - Food & Agro; Caribbean Cement Company –Minerals & Metal Products; Boss Furniture Furniture, Bedding & Wooden Products; D' Nex Step Sandals & Accessories - Tex"le & Sewn Products; and Lithographic Printers Ltd. - Prin"ng, Packaging &
Paper Products.
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Enablement Award
Caribbean Foods Limited
Champion Exporter (Medium)
P.A. Benjamin Manufacturing
Champion Exporter Award (Small)
Spur Tree Spices Jamaica Ltd.