THE BRYDENS GROUP TURNS 100
In October 2023, The Brydens Group celebrates the company’s 100-year legacy of business in Trinidad and Tobago.
MONDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2023: PORT OF SPAIN – On Friday 27th October 2023, the Brydens Group marked its 100th Anniversary with a special celebration for its employees. Decked out in anniversary polos, Brydens’ staff got together at the company’s San Juan compound to ring in the centennial milestone with food, drink and prizes.
“Reaching such a tremendous milestone reflects the drive and passion of the people in the Brydens Group, who collectively serve hundreds of thousands of customers every year. Our employees are the heart of the organisation, embodying the customer-first, people-centred approach for which Brydens is known and loved. On this major anniversary, we wanted to show appreciation to all of the talented people who have contributed to our success,” shared Richard Pandohie, Seprod and Brydens Group Chief Executive Officer.
(L-R) AS Bryden & Sons team members Janelle Emmanuel, HR Manager, and Sheena Constantine, Business Development Manager, at The Brydens Group 100th anniversary celebration at the company’s San Juan compound on Friday 27th October 2023.
Acquired in June 2022 by the Seprod Group of Jamaica, the Brydens Group now employs over 1500 people in Trinidad and Tobago. All employees had the opportunity to take part in a company lottery where 100 lucky winners won prizes contributed from across the Group.
The five big prizes included trips to Jamaica, Barbados, Tobago, a Hyatt Weekend Staycation and TT$10,000 in cash. Other prizes were valued at $500 each. Employees were awarded tickets to the lottery based on their tenure, so those who had served the company longest had the highest chances of winning big.
(L-R) Andrew Crooks, Managing Director, FT Farfan; Tiffany Reid, Brydens Group Head of Human Resources; David Franco, Regional Business Development Director, Premium Beverages, Brydens; and Gerard Conyers, Managing Director, Micon Marketing Limited at The Brydens Group 100th anniversary celebration on Friday 27th October, 2023.
A rousing performance by Sekon Sta and DJ Nuphoric got the Brydens Group moving at its 100th anniversary celebration on Friday 27th October 2023, held at the company’s San Juan compound.
With a century of history behind its name, the Bryden’s Group began business in Trinidad and Tobago in October 1923 when William Bryden, the second son of Arthur Sydney Bryden, moved to Trinidad to form a branch of his father’s business. ‘A.S. Bryden and Sons’ has since evolved into the dynamic Bryden's Group of today, made up of several subsidiaries including Bryden pi, F.T. Farfan, Franco Trading & Distribution Limited and Micon Marketing.
A rousing performance by Sekon Sta and DJ Nuphoric got the Brydens Group moving at its 100th anniversary celebration on Friday 27th October 2023, held at the company’s San Juan compound.
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About The Brydens Group
In 2023, The Brydens Group celebrates its 100 year legacy of providing exceptional service in Trinidad & Tobago as a preferred supplier and distribution partner. Acquired in June 2022 by the Seprod Group of Jamaica, the Brydens Group is part of an unmatched regional giant comprising a unique portfolio of interests with limitless growth potential.
The Brydens Group Subsidiaries include:
● A.S. Bryden & Sons (Trinidad) Limited – distributor of internationally renowned brands in the following categories (i) Premium Beverages, (ii) Food & Grocery (iii) Hardware & Housewares
● Bryden pi – a regional distributor of food, pharmaceutical, and health care items
● F.T. Farfan – a supplier of high-quality brands in Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Manufacturing, Mining & Quarrying, and Marine Industries
● Franco Trading & Distribution Limited – a light manufacturing and co-packing entity
● Micon Marketing – a distributor of food & grocery, bakery, and house care products.