Business View Caribbean | November 2019

38 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN NOVEMBER 2019 Five years ago, Geddes Refrigeration decided to diversify, establishing Estech Energy Ltd. to focus on alternative energy as the way of the future. Estech’s mission is to solve a customer’s energy equation though expertise in design; the installation and supply of management systems, energy savings, and lighting fixtures; the conducting of energy audits and quotes on energy replacements; and more. Lafayette reports, “We created a new alternative energy and building management company, which is doing extremely well within that five-year period. We also established Geddes Financial Services about seven years ago, and it really got off the ground around 2015. So, if you want to buy an air conditioning unit and you haven’t got the money, Geddes Financial Services will finance the purchase for you. We also offer the staff loans and other financial services, and we offer loans to external persons. So, GRL is now a group of companies.” In 2017, a devastating fire razed the entire Geddes location and caused nearly $700 million KINGSTON CAMPUS: 32 Hope Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, WI. (876) 630-1084 MONTEGO BAY CAMPUS: Shop no. 13, Overton Plaza Montego Bay, St. James Jamaica, WI. (876) 630-0385 Institute of International Recognised Qualifications THE TECHNICAL & CAREER COLLEGE WWW.IIRQ.ORG It is indeed a pleasure for us, the Institute of International Recognised Qualifications (IIRQ) to partner with Geddes Refrigeration Limited (GRL) for their training of Refrigeration Technicians needs. We have been partnering with GRL, where learners have moved through various levels of training, from Skills Proficiency Certification to Level 3 Advanced Diploma, thus gaining globally recognised City & Guilds of London Certifications. Managing Director, Ron Lafayette