Berger Paints Barbados Limited today announced a new distribution model designed to continue serving customers in Barbados with the same trusted brands, product quality, and promise of lasting beauty and protection. Under this model, Berger products will continue to be manufactured within the Caribbean region and distributed in Barbados through selected partners, including Carters (via Blades and Williams) and Ace H&B Hardware, both well-established and reputable Barbadian companies chosen to care for and carry the Berger brand forward in the market. The brand will continue to be available at all existing hardware stores, and through this model, our loyal customers will benefit from improved pricing, consistently high product quality, and even an expanded Berger product range. 

As part of this transition, Berger Paints Barbados Limited will begin a wind-down of its manufacturing and site operations, with all sites closing on April 24th, 2026. This includes the plant, warehouse, Colour Shops, and administrative offices. This action has become necessary due to sustained changes in the operating environment, including the impact of Article 164, which has affected the long-term viability of local manufacturing operations for Berger Paints Barbados. 

Berger recognises that this transition has a real and personal impact on our employees and their families. The Company is committed to handling this process in a way that is fair, respectful, and centred on its people. 

A formal consultation process commences next week. This process is designed to ensure that employees are engaged directly, given time to ask questions, and supported through every step of the transition. 

Beyond the regulatory requirements, Berger Paints Barbados is providing additional support to its employees as follows:  

• All Berger Paints Barbados employees will continue to have access to the ANSA McAL Group’s Employee Assistance Program, which includes well-being support services and financial planning assistance.  

• Financial counselling sessions are also being scheduled for employees. 

• To further support affected employees, ANSA McAL will provide employees with resume writing support and career-planning guidance. 

These measures are intended to give employees practical support, space, and resources as they navigate this transition. 

Next chapter for Berger Paints in Barbados 

As the operating model evolves, we will still be serving businesses and homes across Barbados with products now supplied through this new distribution model.  

Michael Edwards, Director at Carters and Blades & Williams, said: “We are proud to support the continued presence of the Berger brand in Barbados and to ensure it is represented with the care and consistency customers expect.” 

Jason Pinto, Managing Director, ACE H&B Hardware And Lumber Inc. added: “Berger is a trusted name that our customers know and depend on. We take pride in being chosen to maintain the brand in Barbados, ensuring continuity, availability, and the high standards associated with the Berger products.”  

Rhea Singh, General Manager, Berger Paints Barbados, said, “For more than 65 years, the Berger brand has been a trusted part of the Barbados landscape, and we look forward to its continued evolution. We are extremely grateful to our employees for their dedication over the years. The brand would not be where it is without them, and we are committed to supporting them through this transition.”