The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Wednesday issued the “Made in Guyana” mark to DCSN Manufacturing Inc to elevate the company’s recognition on the national, regional and international scales.
DCSN Manufacturing Inc received this certification for its Pre-stressed Concrete Elements, Cationic Rapid Setting Bitumen Emulsion CRS – 2 and RC – 250 Rapid Curing Cutback Bitumen.
Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal, during the brief ceremony, commended the company for remaining competitive as the demand for construction materials has increased with Guyana undergoing rapid development.
With this certification being issued one day before the opening of the International Building Expo 2023, Croal emphasised the importance of building brand awareness.
A subsidiary of S Jagmohan Construction and General Supplies Inc, DCSN Manufacturing Inc specialises in the manufacturing and supply of high-quality asphalt concrete and bituminous material.
Most notably, the company is currently constructing a $237 million concrete batching plant at Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD), to produce pre-stressed concrete piles, slabs, pre-stressed utility poles, ready-mix concrete and hollow blocks/pavers.
DCSN Manufacturing Inc joins seven other businesses in the construction sector to be certified under the GNBS’ “Made in Guyana” Standards Mark Programme.
This programme aims to provide recognition to Guyanese-manufactured products across local and international markets.
It focuses on creating competitiveness for authentic Guyanese products certified under the programme, while maintaining a framework for the development of quality systems within local content.
This certification is valid for one year and the company can expect to undergo a surveillance audit by GNBS officers to ensure they maintain the quality for which they earned the mark.
This is in keeping with the GNBS Act of 1984 which authorises the Bureau to use its “Made in Guyana” mark on products with set criteria that are in compliance with the terms and conditions of the programme.
GNBS Head of Marketing, Syeid Ibrahim handed over the certificate on Wednesday to DCSN Manufacturing Inc Managing Director, Chaitanya Jagmohan and S Jagmohan Construction and General Supplies Inc owner, Suresh Jagmohan.
Also present at the ceremony were Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) President Rafeek Khan, Executive Director Nizam Hassan, and GNBS Technical Officer Orlando Sturge.
