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DDL to increase exports
Modernised state-of-the-art bottling plant for commission today
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), a company that prides itself on being called the leading manufacturer of wines and spirits in Guyana, is set to significantly increase exports of spirits.
To make this a reality, a new state-of-the-art bottling plant is set to be commissioned at the company’s Diamond Estate today.
DDL Chairman Dr Yesu Persaud
President Bharrat Jagdeo is scheduled to turn on the switch to the new bottling plant.
DDL Chairman, Dr. Yesu Persaud, as a prelude to the launch said, “DDL is very excited about the commissioning of the new plant. We are once again leading the way, not just among companies in Guyana but we are also leading the way for Guyana.”
He noted that DLL remains active despite the present downturn in the global economy and that the Group’s capital expansion continues as a demonstration of faith in the potential of the Guyanese economy and the rebounding of the global markets.
The new modernized bottling plant is fully automated and will result in a doubling of existing bottling capacity. This will cater for the projected increased demand for the world renowned El Dorado branded products in the local and international markets.
The growth in the international market for El Dorado is one of the key drivers of the company’s present capital investments.
Dr. Persaud added, “Export demand for the world renowned El Dorado rums has increased and DDL will now to be better able to meet the demand on the international market.”
This fully automated plant is part of the DDL expansion project and was announced in June last year. The ongoing $4.5 billion expansion programme includes the state-of-the-art bottling plant, a multi column still and bio-methanization plant.
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