PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n VersaChem International versachem@cwjamaica.com Versachem International Limited was incorporated in August 1992 as an importer and distributor of chemicals. In 2001, Versachem established its bottling division, providing a wide range of PET and HDPE bottles and closures suitable for the chemical and household sector, as well as for the food, beverages, and water market. n Poly Pet Company Ltd. www.polypetco.com Poly Pet Company Limited specializes in manufacturing high-quality plastic bottles for the beverage, household, and industrial sectors. Our facility produces a wide range of HDPE and PET bottles in various sizes to meet diverse needs. With advanced automated machinery, skilled technicians, and a strong management team, we deliver top-tier products at highly competitive prices. customer base for traditional products.“Syrup is still the flagship product. We sell a lot to the diaspora in the UK, which is significant,” Antonio explains. “The diaspora who are immigrants to that country from Jamaica still continue to use the product. So, we sell a whole lot in the UK as compared to the US currently.” Ensuring continuity across generations remains paramount for Very Amazing Products. “My brother Andre Chin (Executive Chairman) and I are part of the second generation, and we are joined by the 3rd generation Paige Chin (General Manager) and Luke Chin (Director - Product Development, Procurement & Marketing),” Chin Confirms. “So we have a succession plan in place.” in the next two years,”Antonio outlines. When asked about target markets, he clarifies: “Well, the UK market is actually bigger for us currently, especially with the diaspora.” The Jamaican diaspora, numbering over 800,000 in the UK and 1.1 million in the US, represents a natural 86 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07
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