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BBC Post-Mix Department accomplishes a first for t

August 21, 2006

BBC Post-Mix Department accomplishes a first for the region

THE BARBADOS BOTTLING COMPANY Limited’s (BBC) Post-Mix Department made history recently, when it became the first Coca-Cola bottler in the region to receive an ‘A’ grade in the Coca-Cola Company’s stringent Fountain Operation Audit.

The recent audit relates to BBC’s drink fountains which can be found in over 300 outlets islandwide.

BBC’s Coca-Cola Quality System Coordinator Angela Lowe said, “There are 18 authorized Coca-Cola bottlers in the region, so it is a great accomplishment for BBC to be the first to receive an ‘A’ grade.”

Ms. Lowe stated that the audit, held in June focused on areas such as New Outlet Approval, Field Maintenance and Servicing, Quality Monitoring and Customer Relations.

She added, “We also scored 90% effectiveness in our Corrective Action Plan from last year’s audit. This means we effectively rectified 90% of the challenges we faced.”

Post-Mix Manager Anthony Barrow noted, “Over the years, our team has consistently striven to provide our customers with excellence in terms of products and services. It is a pleasure to see that these continued improvements are at the stage where we have been adjudged as offering the best service in the region.”

Mr. Barrow stressed that the company does not intend to sit on its laurels, “We will continue to invest in technology and training for our staff to maintain and improve the standard we have set.”

General Manager William Haslett lauded the efforts of the Post-Mix staff, stating, “The Post-Mix Department is comprised of an extremely talented group of individuals. They have been working steadfastly at developing a customer focused culture.”

He added, “Our vision is global and we will continue to develop initiatives to ensure that the BBC Post-Mix Department can compete on the world stage. Quality driven, it is our goal to ensure that our consumers receive 100% refreshment 100% of the time!”


BBCÂ’s Post-Mix Manager Anthony Barrow (left) and Post-Mix Technician Errol Lowe check the ratio of carbonated water to syrup in the fountain machine at PriceSmart.