Berger Paints Jamaica Limited (BPJL) has invested $130 million in constructing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility aimed at doubling its trowel-on production capacity. The new facility will enable the company to produce over one million litres of textured, durable, and decorative trowel-on coatings annually.
With the growing demand for textured coatings, the decision to scale up production capacity will ensure that the company continues to meet these demands with efficiency, all while maintaining the superior quality customers have come to expect, Berger Paints said.
“Through this investment, we are positioning ourselves to better serve both our local and regional customers, delivering high-quality solutions and continuing our legacy of excellence,” said Dwaine Williams, General Manager at Berger Paints Jamaica Limited.
The plant will also support the company’s innovation agenda and launch of new products, including roof compounds, joint compounds, and ready-to-use crack fillers, which have already begun entering the market, with more to come in 2025 and beyond.
“We are not only enhancing our manufacturing capabilities but also expanding our product portfolio, reinforcing our position as an innovative leader in the coatings industry,” added Williams. “The new plant is a significant leap forward in operational efficiency, incorporating cutting-edge technologies designed to streamline production and enhance product quality.”
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill hailed the 72-year-old company for its continued investment in local manufacturing.
“Through this investment BPJL is making a decisive move, putting their money where their confidence is. This is more than business expansion, this is a resounding vote of confidence in the Jamaican economy and Jamaica's future. It is proof that Jamaica’s manufacturing sector is thriving and innovating. The Trowel-On business is Jamaican, born and done right here, and diversifying and competing on a global scale.”
For over 72 years, Berger Paints Jamaica Limited has been committed to strengthening the local economy with 95 per cent of its products manufactured locally, and more than 30 per cent of the company’s suppliers being local businesses.
