Paradise Company Chairman, Mr. Anthony Smaré was in Lae to open the new Laga Industries Ltd. Administration offices during the Board of Directors meeting being held in Lae.
The purpose-built building accommodates all the Finance, HR and IT teams in a modern facility including visitor and meeting rooms. The previous administration area is being demolished to make way for more production space within the ice cream factory site.
Mr. Smaré acknowledged the main Contractors, Fabs PNG Ltd. for completing construction within the 9 month build period and within budget, primarily using Lae-based PNG-owned subcontractors. This new office construction incorporates the latest PNG building fire codes integrating steel framing making it in compliance with fire and building standards.
Mr. Smaré stated “This opening is very timely as we are about to embark on increasing our T-Shake and Laga Stik production capacity in time for Christmas. These 2 products are extremely popular across PNG with the ongoing demand giving the Board of Directors the confidence to invest in expanding the output of T-Shake and Laga Stik. The Gala ice cream facility is world class in making PNG’s favourite ice cream range from 3Pla Fleiva sold in Gala Palas and in supermarkets in 1 and 2 litre tubs to Sweet Heart and Hamamas sticklines”.
The opening was attended by the Board of Directors, Paradise Company CEO, Mr. Michael Penrose & the Executive Leadership Team, factory staff & the Contractors involved in creating the new office block with lunch served followed by Gala ice cream.
