Standard Distributors Ltd. – ‘The New St. James Experience’

07.11.2014

On Thursday 6th November 2014 Standard Distributors Ltd. celebrated the transformation of its St. James Branch with a special ceremony in the newly renovated showroom. The Mayor of Port of Spain, His Worship Alderman Raymond Tim Kee hailed the newly re-done store as “an early Christmas gift for the residents of St. James,” and applauded the company’s efforts as a part of “the continued facelift for St. James.”

The Mayor delivered these remarks as a part of his feature address at the celebration. Mr. Nabeel Hadeed, the Chairman of Standard Distributors Ltd., shared with those in attendance a brief history of the company. The St. James branch that they were there to celebrate was established in 1969 and came on the heels of successful stores in Port of Spain and San Fernando. Since the company’s inception in 1945 they have placed great emphasis on family values and continues to nurture that relationship with employees and customers alike.

Recently appointed Managing Director of Standard Distributors Ltd., Mr. Adam Sabga spoke on the way the way in which the company has always done and will continue to do business. He reiterated the commitment of the company and its employees in continuing to serve its customers and the community around them, he reassured those in attendance that Standards will continue to follow the words of its founder, Dr. Anthony N Sabga – “No transaction is good unless it benefits both parties.”

Customers can look forward to a more inviting store plan with increased accessibility to the products being sold. The company aims to target a younger generation of shoppers by focusing on expanding their online resources. Customers would soon be able to shop at their online store from the comfort of their homes. The company’s Managing Director announced their new Head Office in Chaguanas that will be equipped with a technologically advanced training room where all Customer Service Representatives will be required to attend training sessions on a monthly basis. Standards will also launch a new IT platform that will be geared towards keeping tracking of customer interactions. These advancements and changes are all a part of the continued transformation that the company promises to undertake.

(Left to right) Mr. Gerry C. Brooks – ANSA McAL’s Chief Operating Officer & Sector Head – Manufacturing, Mr. Adam Sabga – Managing Director – Standard Distributors Limited, Dr. Anthony N. Sabga – Chairman Emeritus of the ANSA McAL Group of Companies, His Worship Alderman Raymond Tim Kee – The Mayor of Port of Spain, Mr. A. Norman Sabga – ANSA McAL’s Group Chairman & Chief Executive and Mr. Nabeel Hadeed – Chairman of Standard Distributors Limited.

(Left to right) Mr. A. Norman Sabga – ANSA McAL’s Group Chairman & Chief Executive, Mr. Anthony Sabga III – ANSA McAL’s Group Business Development Executive, Ms. Franka Auguste – Branch Manager of Standard Distributors (St. James) and Mr. Adam Sabga – Managing Director of Standard Distributors Limited.

Mr. Nabeel Hadeed (centre) stands proudly with the employees of Standard Distributors’ St. James Branch. The company hosted a special ceremony to commemorate the recent transformation of the branch.

(Left to right) Dr. Anthony N Sabga – ANSA McAL’s Chairman Emeritus presents a token of appreciation to His Worship Alderman Raymond Tim Kee – The Mayor of Port of Spain after he delivered the feature address at ceremony celebrating the transformation of Standard Distributors’ St. James branch.