Basseterre, St. Kitts – The TDC Home and Building Depot on St. Kitts and its corporate partner, the Toledo Lock Company hosted a ‘Get Locked In’ product demonstration for customers.
The highly interactive session showcased the Toledo line of products including the Nexxus, the Black Series (the TBK90R) and Anti Corrosion High-Security locks.
Mr. Joshua Diaz, Toledo Locks Company Regional Sales Head, engaged patrons updating them on the latest innovations in lock technology with hands on demonstrations, highlighting the features, functions and benefits.
Mr. Diaz also took the opportunity to offer expert advice while educating customers about the importance of choosing the right locks for their needs and offered practical solutions for home and office security.
Patrons praised the idea and openly expressed their pleasure in having the event, as many saw it as a chance to learn more about the products and by extension the services that are readily available to them from the store.
“This is a great idea.”
“I have to get one of those for my home.”
“The locks and the features are impressive.”
“I own an Airbnb and will surely get one of the locks, the Nexxus. I like the added security it provides.
The in-store activity formed part of the TDC Home and Building Depots’ Eduseries Program, an annual product development and education campaign, specifically designed to enhance customer experiences.
Picture – Mr. Joshua Diaz, Toledo Locks Company Regional Sales Head speaking with a customer at the TDC Home and Building Depot on the Frigate Bay Road about the benefits of the Toledo Nexxus Lock
Basseterre, St. Kitts – Painters, contractors, architects, and interior designers from across St. Kitts and Nevis have been given the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skillsets about paints and colour technology through four (4) interactive seminars organized by the TDC Home and Building Depots, and its principal, BERGER Paints.
The informative presentations were facilitated by Mr. Darryl Traboulay, Technical Team Leader at ANSA Coatings Limited (Trinidad) and Mr. Roger Brathwaite, ANSA Colour Consultant (Grenada), who highlighted paint innovations, including eco-friendly options, high-durability coatings, colour technology, and application techniques with simple tips and tricks on how to get the best value from paint with vibrant finishes for residential and commercial projects.
“We are thrilled to partner with TDC Home and Building Depot for these sessions. Our goal is to empower professionals and enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools they need to get exceptional results from our products. Our partnership with the TDC Home and Building Depots also underscores the joint commitment to education through awareness and hands on training,” said Mr. Brathwaite, speaking at the end of the final seminar, DIY with Mom.
Commenting on the importance of the workshops, Mr. Kashka Thompson, TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager said, “The TDC Home and Building Depots were excited to partner with BERGER Paints to offer our customers access to the latest advancements in painting technology. It reflects our dedication to providing valuable resources, and support to our painters, contractors, renovators, and our DIY enthusiasts.”
The ongoing collaboration between the retail stores and BERGER Paints is part of the companies’ annual edu-series programme, which is specifically designed to educate staff and customers about products and services that would enhance customer experiences.
Picture – Mr. Darryl Traboulay, Technical Team Leader at ANSA Coating Limited (Trinidad) speaking to painters about paint application techniques
Basseterre, St. Kitts – Mr. Leslie Warner, the Senior Sales Associate at the TDC Home and Building Depot Paint and Colour Centre on St. Kitts, has successfully completed the Architectural Coatings Technologist professional accreditation from the Masters Painters Institute (MPI).
Mr. Warner was one of twenty (20) candidates from across the Caribbean selected by Harris Paints, through its local affiliate, and is first in the Federation to achieve this lifetime professional certification from the Canadian based Association.
The extensive and internationally recognized program tested coatings, technical knowledge across paint categories encompassing different types of paint and technologies, manufacturing processes, colour, application methods, specifications, using industry standards and included a focus on safety and environmental issues.
In highlighting the achievement, Mr. Luke Ticknor, Harris Paints Senior Sales, and Marketing Vice President stated, “This initiative has been very rewarding; to see the knowledge and skill level of our representatives across the region grow and for them to receive an internationally recognized accreditation that will put them in good stead for their career development.”
He added, “Earlier this year, Harris Paints successfully received the MPI quality certification for several of its key paint products. This puts the Harris brand on an equal footing with any of the top north American and international paint brands. The product certifications combined with the training, validates Harris’s commitment to providing quality products and outstanding customer service.”
Mr. Iston Williams, the TDC Home and Building Senior Manager, also commended Mr. Warner and spoke of the value of his newly acquired certification.
“We are very proud of Mr. Warner and congratulate him on his recent success in becoming our very own Architectural Coatings Technologist. We applauded the initiative and agreed to support Mr. Warner. When you have the solid foundational knowledge behind paints, the different technologies and how they work, it makes our Paint Team better equipped to answer queries, offer practical and useful advice, and enhance the customer experience at our stores in St. Kitts and Nevis.”
In speaking of his accomplishment, Mr. Warner stated, “I am extremely pleased. The program was demanding and well-rounded. I had the opportunity to broaden my knowledge even in areas that were not called for daily. It will certainly complement my many years of experience in the paint sector, and be of great benefit to my team, and our many customers.”
Mr. Warner was presented with his official certificate by Mr. Gerardo Quesada, Harris Paints Regional Exports Manager, at a brief ceremony on Friday 3rd May 2024, at the TDC Home and Building Depot (the authorized agents and distributors for Harris Paints) on the Frigate Bay Road in Basseterre.
Picture – Mr. Leslie Warner receiving his MPI Certificate in Architectural Coatings Technology from Mr. Gerado Quesada, Harris Paints Regional Exports Manager at the TDC Home and Building Depot on St. Kitts
