MACORP commissions US$35M industrial facility

Machinery Corporation of Guyana (MACORP) officially opened its new US$35 million integrated industrial facility on Thursday at Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara.
While speaking at the launch event, President and General Manager of MACORP Guyana, German Consuegra, highlighted the swift progress achieved in completing the facility within a three-year timeframe.
“What has happened over these last three years is the execution of a long-term vision that truly began in 1993. This facility is another step in that journey. It represents our conviction that Guyana’s present and future deserve world-class industrial infrastructure, world-class technical capabilities, and long-term partners willing to invest alongside the country’s development. It also reflects a country evolving at extraordinary speed and creating the conditions for long-term investment of this scale and ambition.”

He outlined the scale of the project and highlighted the extensive infrastructure developed within the complex.
“This new integrated industrial complex spans more than 450,000 square feet across seven specialised buildings connected to an extensive heavy-duty infrastructure specifically designed to support the industries we serve every day,” he said.
He noted that the development required significant engineering, coordination and commitment, stating that more than 10,500 cubic yards of concrete were installed, over 550 tonnes of structural steel were erected, and 40 kilometres of electrical cables were deployed throughout the site.
Consuegra also noted that the facility includes a learning centre equipped with a wide range of equipment designed to support the construction sector and provide technical training opportunities.

“This learning centre includes equipment simulators, classrooms dedicated to hydraulics, electrical and electronic components, self-assisted learning classrooms, and certified instructors accredited to international standards. But when building this facility, perhaps the most important component was the human element. We had over 1400 people participating throughout the execution of the project, representing multiple nationalities, trades, and specialities.”
He also highlighted the tremendous contribution of Vietnamese talent and companies throughout the project, noting that contractors, suppliers, technicians, operators, and professionals all played a direct role in making the mission a reality.
He further pointed out that several of the participating businesses were small and medium-sized enterprises, including women-led companies, which demonstrated exceptional professionalism, resilience, and execution capability. According to him, these achievements are worthy of recognition and celebration.
Additionally, he emphasised that nearly hundreds of work hours were completed safely without a single loss or injury, describing it as one of the project’s most significant accomplishments.
Meanwhile, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill, in delivering the feature address at the opening ceremony, underscored the critical role that robust infrastructure and technical support play in sustaining the nation’s upward trajectory.
“Facilities such as this one are part of that transformation. They help strengthen the support systems that modern industries depend on. They help improve efficiency, expand technical capacity, and reinforce Guyana’s reputation as a country that is open to investment, innovation, and progress. All of this progress requires machinery, generators, heavy-duty equipment, and specialised technical support.”
“In many ways, facilities such as this one are part of the backbone of national development because modern economies cannot function without reliable equipment and technical support services. But while the machinery is important, machines alone cannot build a nation.”
Edghill encouraged other companies to follow MACORP’s example in providing training opportunities for persons in the operation of heavy equipment.
“This is why I encourage companies within the engineering, industrial, and heavy equipment sectors to support scholarships, technical training, and partnerships with educational institutions. That is why I would like to see more companies, especially those involved in the supply and servicing of heavy-duty machinery, invest in the teaching and development of Guyanese talent. Corporate Guyana must recognise that investment in people is just as important as investment in buildings and equipment.”