Farfan and Mendes Group

Our Company

Farfan and Mendes first began business in Guyana in 1960, as a subsidiary of a Trinidadian company, F.T. Farfan and Sons Ltd., servicing the sawmilling industry. The Mendes family joined forces with FT Farfan and incorporated as Farfan and Mendes Ltd in July 1967. In 1967, Farfan and Mendes Limited helped to introduce and pioneer the use of chain saws in Guyana through a UNDP training programme. In the 1980s, we reintroduced the STIHL range of chain saws, which went on to acquire the major share of the chain saw market. Over the years the company evolved into a reliable supplier of industrial equipment, including machinery for the timber, wood-working and the agricultural industries, as well as chemical fogging equipment and power tools. In 2007, Farfan & Mendes became a wholly owned Guyanese company with the acquisition of shares by the Mendes family.

As a growth oriented company, we responded to market changes in 2018 through a joint venture, Panthera Solutions Inc. with Canadian company, Crosbie Group to service the oil and gas sector. In 2020, we advanved our partnerships with Crosibe Group through an asset purchase agreement, maintaining majority shares and rebranded as 2020 FMCG Inc. In 2021, we partnered with Soventix Caribbean and incorporated Soventix Guyana Inc. to expand our solar energy portfolio.

Today we are an industrial equipment distribution and services company that supports agriculture, forestry, renewable energy, oil and gas, and mining industries. We also have minority share holdings in Tradewind Automotive Inc., and Ibis Construction Equipment Sales and Rentals Inc.

Our Corporate Foundation

Our company’s foundational elements are our guiding light – it’s what we can turn to each day in order to ensure we are on the right track and what we can can trust in when hit with difficult situations. However, they are not meant to be cast in stone. We recognise the need to change as the market changes and as new policies and phenomena threatens our survival.  

Core Values

FMCG aims to foster a culture of innovation through encouraging customer-oriented solutions within our teams and developing mutually beneficial relationships with our clients. This culture is built on our core values that guide the execution of our work.

• Protecting People & the Environment
• Providing Local Solutions
• Focusing on Clients
• Exhibiting Integrity, Professionalism and Honesty

OUR PEOPLE

Working with us

Our people are our family. As a family-owned business, we have strong people centric values. These values influence our choice of partners.  Our partnership with Crosbie Group, a family-owned business out of Canada reflects this approach. Our shared values in taking care of our customers as well as our employees make us ideal partners with a vision to expand our services and grow both upwards and outwards. Our team members are diverse, diligent and dedicated - Together we make a great environment for our employees, so that great work can take place! 

We know to work smart, and to have fun, with plenty of events for teambuilding and fun, to promote a relaxed working environment. It’s no wonder that we have had the privilege of celebrating work anniversaries of 20, 25 and 30 years of services!

Our Culture

As a growth seeker, we are responsive to market dynamics, even espousing growth in challenging economic times, ensuring we put our people first. Our dynamism and quest for better has resulted in collaboration with many national, regional, and international partners. Our trajectory has shaped the culture of our people. We are a dynamic, progressive, team oriented, fun and nurturing group.

Opportunities

Our hiring processes are all about finding the right fit for role, fit for team, and fit for the organisation. As we keep an eye on the big picture of the company’s development, we offer coaching and talent development so we can promote our next generation of leaders from within. 

Our commitment to aspiring team members

Farfan and Mendes hires without prejudice or bias and is an equal opportunity employer. That means we provide the same opportunities for hiring, advancement and benefits to everyone regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability or any other prejudicial basis. We value competence, and compete to attract and retain amazing talent that promote and improve our services. 

Training & Development

We are committed to assisting our current employees to develop their skills and progress in their field. Our employee educational assistance program covers academic learning, soft skills and professional certification as well as technical certification for our employees to specialize and thrive in their roles.