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76 77 cations; many of the problems come from not understanding how to make a proper block.One of the value propositions we have is consistent mentorship that helps maintain that process.With large hotel projects,we offer special delivery, special packaging, special information, and technical assis- tance in dealing with the local climate.Many of the hoteliers are from other countries and they need to understand how to operate within our climate using the cement.” “So, our main goal, right now, is to move from just being a manufacturer of cement to be a solu- tions-oriented company.”She continues.“We want to ensure that our customers see themselves as part of our family and that they know that they’re getting the best from us. Part of that is making it easier for our customers and making sure that they would never want to go anywhere else.” Recently, Carib Cement’s parent company,The TCL Group,was purchased by CEMEX, the global building materials company with customers in more than 50 countries and trade relationships with 100 nations.The sale has provided Carib Cement the impetus to push harder to meet globally recognized manufacturing standards, and Lowe reports that the process of integrating operations and processes in DRILLING n BLASTING n CRUSHING midac.mobilemedia.com.jm WHAT WE DO n Blasting and the distribu- tion of high explosives and accessories n Drilling and blasting ser- vices in quarries and for road construction n Crushing, screening and transportation n Adhere to legal require- ments for handling, storing, transportation and use of explosives Whowe are We are a limited liability company established and registered in Jamaica since 1979 to provide rock drilling and demolition equipment for the construction and mining industries. MIDAC leases a government-owned, high secu- rity explosive storage magazine facility and is the sole custodi- an, managing the movement of all explosive products. THE CARIBBEAN CEMENT COMPANY PREFERRED VENDOR n Midac Equipment Ltd. pr.midac@gmail.com order to meet that goal is ongoing.The company currently holds ISO 14001, as well as OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9000 certifications. Another company objective, says Lowe, is a contin- ued focus on a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.“We believe we are doing well there, but we can always do better,” she avers.“That’s an area we want to be not only a country leader, but a regional and world leader, as well.We also expect to be one of those companies with heart.We have a very robust corporate responsibility program that focuses on various at-risk communities, as well as at-risk youth, and other projects that look to im- prove the infrastructure of communities; that help raise their level of awareness, health,wellness, and recreation.” Some of those projects have included: a signif- icant training program for over 1,000 community members in areas such as steelwork,masonry, and crane operation,whose participants received inter- nationally recognized certification; a scholarship program to assist children who would not have otherwise been able to afford their education; and a women’s entrepreneurship program.This past sum- mer, Carib Cement opened 300 meters of concrete roadway in the David’s Hill Community which sup- plies one of Jamaica’s favorite exports–Blue Moun- tain Coffee. It also recently upgraded the Donmair Sporting Complex, and helped build a community center at Cooreville Gardens. “At the base of everything,” says Lowe in summa- tion,“we definitely intend to be a profit- able company and one that persons are proud to be a part of–be it employees, stakeholders, as well as shareholders.”