In the world of business, consistency and unwavering commitment to quality are qualities that set companies apart. Massy Gas Products has demonstrated these qualities in an exceptional manner making them the leading distributor of Industrial, Medical and Liquified Petroleum Gases in Guyana. The company has a long-standing history of prioritizing quality in every facet of its operations.
Massy Gas Products, formerly known as Demerara Oxygen Company Limited (DOCOL), was incorporated in February 1948 and became a member of the Neal and Massy Group in 1975. As a leading supplier of industry gases, medical gases and safety products, their commitment to quality is integral to their core values.
Assistant Quality Manager, Mr. Oudai Doorandan insists Massy Gas Products is dedicated to safety, innovation and delivering quality products and services that meet and exceed International Standards. The Assistant Quality Manager stated, “consistency, due diligence and commitment are critical to us and being committed to producing quality products and services is a holistic approach that focuses heavily on customers and stakeholders.”
Massy Gas Products specializes in ultra-high purity specialty gases, compressed air and hydraulic fluids; these include Oxygen, Acetylene, Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium and Liquified Petroleum Gases (LPG) which range from 4.5kg to 45kg. Measurement accuracy to foster and maintain consistency and quality is crucial for the company, which utilises the Verification and Calibration Services of the GNBS.
Massy Gas Products became the second company in Guyana to attain ISO 9001:2015 Certification in 1998. After celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the company remains committed to not only meeting and exceeding industry standards but setting them. Their pursuit of excellence extends their quality control measures, safety protocols and innovative solutions that benefit various industries, and has enabled them to secure not one, not two, but three prestigious GNBS National Quality Awards.
The company achieved its first GNBS award in 2017 followed by its second in 2021 before securing its third on October 11, 2023, “three-time winners is a testament to our commitment to quality and safety and while we wish we could say we worked tirelessly to prepare for the awards, quality is embedded in our staff and systems, we strive for it so the process was effortless,” boasted Mr. Doorandan.
He added, “winning these awards creates confidence in our customers and our staff; it brings positive recognition for our Quality Management System and this shows that our system has been tested and is reliable. Our CEO said to have a system that is good and communicates with our customers, suppliers and business partners that we can be relied on to offer consistency, shows that we hold ourselves accountable to a high level of operation, and that in itself creates confidence in our customers”.
The three awards that Massy Gas Products secured and proudly displays at its Eccles, East Bank Demerara location are all Overall Winner for Manufacturing Awards. The recognition of their achievements in manufacturing highlights their ability to maintain top-tier quality across the broad spectrum of businesses in Guyana.
Mr. Doorandan noted, “we initially pursued this award knowing we have worked tirelessly to create the system we have today and so the idea of gaining national recognition for our hard work is quite rewarding. Working with the GNBS officers and auditors to get here was and always is a seamless process from the get go”.
Massy Gas Products’ goal is to continuously provide products and services of the highest quality and this commitment is lived through the company’s Quality Policy with an acronym that spells CLEAN.
The company has branch offices in Trinidad, Jamaica and Colombia and while only two are ISO 9001 certified, all practices align and conform to National and International standards. In an effort to prove its commitment to standards on a larger scale, Massy Gas Products Guyana is currently on a journey to expand its ISO Certification to the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 which are specific to Environment and Safety, respectively.
In an era where quality is non-negotiable, Massy Gas Products standards is a shining example of what commitment to standards and quality can achieve. They have not just raised the bar; they have become the standard-bearers of quality in Guyana.
For further information on the GNBS National Quality Awards and its services, contact the GNBS on telephone numbers: 219-0069, 219-0065, 2190062 or visit the GNBS website: www.gnbsgy.org to learn more.
