The Paints Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMA) have pledged to confront the problem of adultration and faking of premium brands which have negatively affected their volume and profitability.
The Chairman of PMA,
Mr. Abimbolu Babatunde, disclosed this during a recent press conference to
announce the sixth biannual raw materials, equipment and paint exhibition
scheduled for October 28 and 29, 2019.
Mr. Babatunde said, “Adulteration reduces quality of the premium. Some painters
now make paints in the site; the equipment used in mixing paints cannot be
replaced with manpower.”
He said the theme of the exhibition:
“Future Trend in Coating Technology”, was chosen based on the need to prepare
paint manufacturers in Nigeria ahead of future developments in manufacturing
and sales.
The show will also dwell on the lead content in paints, improving quality of
products and the recently signed African Continental Free Trade Agreement
(AfCFTA). PMA’s Secretary, Jude Maduka, said, “We are making arrangement to
hold a forum to educate chemical sellers in the market on how to handle these
chemicals, and to also know the people to sell to and the ones they shouldn’t
sell to.” Maduka said exhibitors from different parts of the world would be
invited for the show and that attendance would be opened to all manufacturers
of paint, ink, allied products, architects, builders, real estate developers
and chemical vendors, adding that intending investors were also expected to
grace the occasion. Daily Trust
