National Milling Company of Guyana

NAMILCO operated successfully with wheat provided under the PL 480 Title 1 and Title 3 programs and Section 416 (b). Under these programs the US Government through the USDA provided the wheat to the Government of Guyana. NAMILCO purchased that wheat at market prices from the Guyana Government and milled it into flour. Commercial wheat purchased by NAMILCO from the USA was sometimes imported to supplement any shortfall in the yearly PL 480 allocation. In 1998 we recognized the need for smaller packaged products and NAMILCO was the first company in Guyana to commence packaging of bulk products into one and two kilogram packets. Rice followed and more recently, sugar. We also recognized the need for convenience products to meet the changing needs and taste of consumers. Today small packaging accounts for a significant portion of our production under our two successful brand names - Thunderbolt and Maid Marian . Over the years NAMILCO has re-tooled the mill installing state of the art Buhler Packaging machines, scales, roller mills and storage silos. As we continue to do so, we strive to produce a consistent quality product. On our 40th Anniversary, we achieved ISO 9001 certification and through this we have committed to develop, maintain and continually improve our Quality Management System. NAMILCO now exports flour and specialty flour products to the Caribbean, Suriname, North America and Northern Brazil. Together with our parent company, Seaboard Corporation, we strive to become a significant milling operation in the region.