A Ndola based Steel Company, Slykm Steel Diamond Company, has won the 2018 International Business Initiative Direction (BID) quality Awards held in London, United Kingdom.
The Company has since encouraged local companies to be innovative and move with technology as they improve on the quality of their products.
Slykm Steel Diamond Company believes that Zambian companies have what it takes to compete on the international market.
Our Copperbelt Staffer Alick Nyankata reports from Ndola that the company specializes in manufacturing and supply of painted and galvanized roofing sheets, PVC ceiling, Poceillain tiles, steel nails and all types of steel.
Slykm Steel Diamond Company Marketing Director Sylvia Phiri says there is indeed need for local companies to continue improving on their products so as to attract a wider market.
Mrs. Phiri says as the world advances in technology, local companies must also invest in new technological advancements so as to improve on the quality of their products.
“Local companies should not shy aware from learning what others have done. Learning from other people’s experiences can also help them grow their businesses,” she said.
And Slykm Steel Diamond Company Managing Director, and Award Winner Mathews Phiri says it is motivating that out of all the countries that participated in the awards he was able to walk away with an award.
Mr. Phiri says this is a positive development not just for his company but for Zambia as it has gained international recognition of quality products being manufactured in Zambia.