January, 2019 #42  MOTIBHAI & CO LIMITED

 STINSON PEARCE LIMITED | PROUDS

 FIJI FOODS LIMITED
 VICTUS LIMITED | BURGER KING
 WAQAVUKA DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED -
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 PET TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | SPRINT
 KUSUM INVESTMENTS LIMITED | REAL ESTATE
 THE FIJI TIMES
News From Motibhai Group www.motibhai.com /motibhai.group

STAY POSITIVE AND

ENJOY THE JOURNEY
Message from Mr Kirit
Patel – Chairman and
CEO of Motibhai Group
At the outset, as we start the
New Year, let me wish you and
your family the very best for the
year ahead. I hope 2019 brings
you happiness, good health and
a sense of fulfilment in what-
ever you do.
At this time of the year it is
the perfect opportunity to look
back over the year gone by and
consider what I and my family
have done, what we could have
done differently, and often what
we should have done more of.
At the same time, it invites
us to look forward, to dream
and to make plans to accom-
plish those dreams. It is a time
of both reflection and expecta-
tion, continuity and change.
I say time for CHANGE be-
cause if we always do what we
have always done, we will al-
ways get what we have always
got. Change is progress, and if
we can’t adopt to change, we
will be left behind. For this to
happen we all need to be solu-
tion oriented and not problem
oriented. will move to our state-of-the- the years to come. The result can dream of an even more
Be that as it may be for 2019 art offices in our new Motibhai will be a truly united Motib- promising future together. I
- choose positivity, focus on Business Park (MBP). During hai Group, in which we are all look forward to your continued
self improvement, make time to the year, we saw our hard work united in our work of this great support as, together, we take
reflect, live smarter not harder result in the achievement of also group; united in the opportu- Motibhai Group into 2019.
and never wish life were easier several important milestones to nities that are open to all our To all our valued custom-
but wish you can become better position Motibhai Group for the people; and united by the prin- ers, stakeholders, suppliers and
as all greatness begins with self future. ciple that it is only your talent principals, it is with great ad-
reflection. I have often proudly stated and our hard work that should miration that I offer my sincere
Always believe in the philos- that the greatest strength that determine our future. After all, thanks and appreciation to you
ophy: “dream big, work hard, our group has today is the spirit it is through unity that we have all for business and tremendous
think innovatively, stay positive of our people – that is, each one achieved great things. support in 2018. As we kick
and enjoy the journey”, and we of you. The environment over Much of the credit for our start the year, I am counting on
all will do better things in 2019 the next twelve months will re- group’s success is due to you, the support which you have so
and beyond. quire us to display, more than our dedicated staff. I would wholeheartedly given through
For our Motibhai Group, ever before, the strength of this like to thank each and every the years and together we have
year 2018 had its own ups and spirit that has enabled us to suc- one of you for your hard work, achieved and contributed to-
downs but it can’t stop us from ceed in prior years. passion, and the part that you wards business and national
hoping for the scales to be Having said this, I firmly be- have played in our company’s prosperity as well.
tipped more towards the good. lieve that our growth strategies success. Your dedication and Wishing you all a safe,
The good and exciting news will contribute to even stronger commitment has given us the healthy, fruitful and a reward-
is that in few months time we group leadership position in conviction that Motibhai Group ing 2019.
We’ve got you covered for school
At Motibhai Group, our UniBall and Nataraj
stationery, Sony products together with vitamin
packed Tang juice and protein packed Kraft
cheddar cheese and Ovaltine (power packed
with fourteen vitamins and ten minerals), per-
sonal care and hygiene products under the Rex-
ona, Lynx, Dove, Impulse, Life Buoy, Lux and
Omo brands will make sure children are ready
and excited for school day after day.
Just like thousands of students who are look-
ing forward to going back to school on January
14, 2019, we are also excited to be a part of their
school life.
From stationery lines such as pens, pencils,
erasers, rulers, sharpeners, markers, colours,
crayons, correction pens, staplers, paper-punch,
small batteries, cd’s and dvd’s, memory sticks
(flash drives / usb’s), SD cards, drawing sets, we
also have you covered for making a healthy start
to your school day with our fast-moving con-
sumer goods.
While quality stationery and healthy food
products are very important for the wellbeing
and development of students, personal hygiene
is equally vital.
Our world renowned brands of Deodorants
and Antiperspirant sprays such as – Rexona,
Lynx, Dove and Impulse will keep you re-
freshed and free of bad odour every day while
the world’s oldest laundry detergent brand –
Omo will ensure that kids get their dirty laundry
clothes washed and shining with only one scrub.
Those looking for a supercharged start to the
day can also do so with Dove shampoo while
our Lifebuoy anti-bacterial and Lux beauty
soaps will be ideal for boarders to keep in stock
as well.
Our stationery, consumer and personal care
and hygiene lines are available throughout the
country in various outlets making it easily acces-
sible for parents and students to be well prepared
and ready for school mentally and physically.
Going back to school does not have to be
an expensive affair. That is why we continue to
bring in quality products at affordable prices.
The management and staff of Motibhai Group Pictured above are some of the great
wishes all students a very prosperous, joyous brands (not in any order of priority) dis-
and a safe school year 2019. tributed in Fiji by Motibhai Group.

First to Prouds,
then to school
Children looking for an encouraging start to the new school year
have every reason to check out the cool back-packs available at all
Prouds town and city stores.
The exclusive range of Mendoza, Oakley and Samsonite back-
packs, together with Rivacase and Targus back-packs and laptop bags
are strong, durable and packed with modern features to make carrying
your essentials to school more of a fun experience than a painful load.
The range of back-packs available at Prouds outlets will ensure you
are well covered to begin the new school year with confidence know-
ing well that the bags will carry your essentials for the entire year.
“Our range of back-packs are a great value for money. These are du-
rable and long lasting products and we encourage kids to invest in such
quality products for their schools,” Prouds retail manageress Reshmi
Singh said.
“The bags we carry are well designed and versatile to cater for every
need, not just school books and stationery only,” Ms Singh explained.
She said the back-packs come in different models and are ideal for
multi-purpose use such as sporting activities and carrying of valuable
electronic stuff such as laptops as well.
“Apart from the quality range of back-packs, we also feature a
wide selection of watches and laptops which are ideal for students and
teachers alike,” Ms Singh said.
Ms Singh informed that selected Prouds town and city stores also
feature sandals and dressing shoes which is of very good and long-
lasting quality.
“Students and teachers alike can take advantage of our Gecko’s
brand of sandals which are now available at Prouds Lautoka and Na-
kasi stores while we have Grosby dressing shoes featured at Prouds
Suva Central, Nadi, Nakasi and Lautoka as well.
“I take this opportunity to invite students and teachers to visit the
nearest Prouds outlet to check out our range of back-packs and other Saad Ali tries various selection of
electronic lines as well.” back-packs at Prouds. Picture: AJESH
“Wishing you all a very safe and prosperous school year 2019 from SAGAR of The Fiji Times.
everyone at Prouds.”
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Prouds Damodar turns 5
FOR the past five-years, the presence of
Prouds at Damodar City in Suva has added
a new dimension to the entire shopping ex-
perience the mega complex has on offer to
residents and visitors alike.
Already a household name in Fiji and
renowned for imported world-class brands,
Prouds has also played a pivotal role in pro-
moting local products which are of the finest
standards and renowned for its quality and
customer satisfaction worldwide.
“Prouds at Damodar City is all about
convenience,” says store manager Reshmi
Prasad.
“We have created a one-stop-shop and
brought our products closer to customers in
this buzzing area,” Ms Prasad added.
She said response has been overwhelm-
ing ever since the store opened doors in
December 2013 and customers can get ev-
erything they need from their outlet if they
do not wish to travel to the main city centre.
Meanwhile, customers who wish to pur-
chase items on credit can now take advan-
tage of the Prouds hire purchase incentive.
“We are also offering easy financing so-
lutions to customers.”

Timely
boost for
SCF
SAVE the Children Fiji (SCF)
managed to raise $1000 in
Nadi last month through a
Danceathon Charity Event.
The event was supported by cor-
porate business houses includ-
BSP’s outgoing country head Kevin ing Motibhai Group, Tanoa
McCarthy with children and staff of Skylodge, Nadi Town Council
WOWS Kids Fiji. and Ba Motor Parts Limited.
SCF fundraising and events coor-

BSP Suva Central Food Court

dinator Anthea Sami said they
were grateful to the businesses
for their support towards the

hosts WOWS Kids for Christmas

WOWS (Walk On Walk Strong) Kids Fiji held
a Christmas special event in conjunction with the
Bank South Pacific (BSP) Fiji last month at the new-
ly opened BSP Suva Central Food Court.
Viola Lesi, team leader of WOWS Kids Fiji, said
the charity group focused on children with cancer.
“We provide practical support, including trans-
portation, shopping vouchers and medical assis-
tance,” she said.
“This is our 10th year anniversary and we can
only do what we do because of the support of these
corporate bodies, our families and other individual
stakeholders and supporters,” she added.
Ms Lesi stated that BSP Fiji had been one of the
biggest supporters and that this was because of not
only the bank providing assistance, but the staff as
well.
“This is a day out for the kids as they are from the
hospital; we wish to give them free time that they
may have a bit of fun, away from their constant fears
and pain,” she said.
charity event.
She said they hoped to hold other
events with similar support
Retiring country manager for BSP Fiji Kevin Mc- from the private sector.
Carthy added that the bank had supported WOWS Motibhai Group marketing man-
Kids Fiji since its inception in 2014. ager Abraham Gomes said the
“It’s been an interesting journey with WOWS company supported this great
as we’ve seen some of these kids grow through the inititave via the donation of
program to be healthy and happy. We had ten kids Nature Valley bars.
on our list this year and today we’ve put on lunch, “We wish to commend SCF for
had some balloons as well as gift distributions and a the goodwork they are doing
live band in order to create an environment condu- to assist underprivileged chil-
cive to the joy of Christmas.” dren in Fiji.”
Meanwhile, the BSP Suva Central Food Court He said the the company decided
which now features eight diverse food and bever- to giveaway one thousand
age operators has been an instant success and well Nature Valley bars since the
received by patrons since opening for business in brand connects well with chil-
October last year. dren just as it does with adults
The 12-storey aesthetically designed complex alike.
which opened in 2005 and is the first of its kind to be “As distributors of Nature Valley
featured in the capital city of Suva is a joint venture which is a product of General
project between Motibhai Group and Bank of South Mills, we are very delighted
Pacific. The WOWS Fiji Kids function was the first to join hands in such noble
charity event to be held at the new food court. causes.”

Quality food ingredients for everyday cooking!

For the past sixty-years, Mc-
Cain has been a trusted supplier of
quality frozen vegetables across the
globe.
Established in 1957 by the Mc-
Cain family of Canada, McCain
Foods, opened the first production
facility in their hometown of Flor-
enceville, New Brunswick, Canada.
Under the leadership of young
brothers Wallace and Harrison,
McCain Foods quickly established
itself within the Canadian market-
place and then began a journey to
become the world’s largest manu-
facturer of frozen French fries and
potato specialties.
Today, McCain Foods has more
than 20,000 employees spread over
six continents.
McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd
and McCain Foods (NZ) Limited
are both wholly owned subsidiar-
ies of McCain Foods Limited in
Canada and are part of the global
McCain group of companies.
The popular brand is now avail-
able at all supermarkets in Fiji –
thanks to the strong distribution
network of Motibhai Group which
has enabled McCain Foods’ prod-
ucts to reach every corner of the
country.
“McCain farm-grown vegeta-
bles are harvested at their peak and
snap frozen within hours.
This locks in the flavour and es-
sential nutrients, so they taste like
they were picked from your own
garden,” Motibhai Group market-
ing manager Abraham Gomes in-
formed.
“While McCain has a very long
list of product portfolio, we have
started with selected range of fro-
zen vegetables here in Fiji and this
will be reviewed with more addi-
tions as we go along,” Mr Gomes
added. McCain is distributed in Fiji
by Motibhai Group – touching your
lives with quality products.
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Lydia wins
washer in
Omo promotion
Levuka resident Lydia Bower could not believe her eyes after read-
ing a message from a close friend all the way from Poland.
The Facebook message was to inform her that she has just won a
brand new Beko 8kg washing / 5kg drying combo automatic washing
machine worth $2500.
She is one of the ten lucky winners who are now proud owners of
this amazing washer and dryer which was won by them in the “Wash
and Win with Omo” consumer promotion which was drawn recently.
The friend who messaged Ms Bower from Poland after seeing her
name on the Motibhai Group Facebook page was none other than
former Fiji Times journalist Mereseini Marau who was attending the
COP24 meeting in Europe.
Call it coincidence or good timing, Beko is a leading white goods
brand in Europe with a global footprint while Omo is the world’s oldest
laundry detergent. Both brands have environmental care incorporated
in their production and marketing circles that is vital for the global
climate change campaign.
While these two brands are climate champions in their own way,
Lydia herself is no different.
“I work for the National Trust of Fiji Islands. We are responsible
for the conservation and protection of our natural and cultural resourc-
es. I am Based in Levuka as the Senior Ranger, managing the Levuka
Community Centre - the Old MH Building,” Ms Bower told INBOX.
This building was the first and original building for the Morris
Hedstrom Company dating back to 1868 and now houses the Levuka
Museum, Levuka Public Library and the Ovalau Visitor Information
Centre.
While born and bred in Levuka, Lydia is originally from Taveuni Bula smile...Lydia Bower of Levuka puts her
with maternal links to Nadi. She is married with four children and new Beko washer to good use with Omo.
knows very well the difficulties of getting clothes washed for her fam-
ily on a daily basis. She thanked Motibhai Group, the Fiji distributors of Omo and Beko
“I choose Omo because it’s very powerful. I have four kids who brands for executing such lovely promotions which has enabled her
have a fascination with dirt – the dirtier the better. Well that’s what to own a Beko washer and dryer to make her daily domestic chores
childhood is for – getting dirty. When it comes to washing, Omo does much easier.
it all, I don’t have to worry how dirty their clothes get. Like I said, “Life will be definitely much easier for me now with Beko and Omo
Omo leaves our clothes looking and smelling good,” Ms Bower added. by my side.”

Standing from left are Motibhai Group marketing manager Abraham
Gomes, director Rajesh Patel, director Bhupendra Patel and Unile-
ver International executives Kalpesh Parmar, Bryce Dukes, Meng
Yu, Athena Salazar and Linda Pham.
Conference inAlso,Philippines
an evening is dedicated for a
By ABRAHAM GOMES
Marketing Manager of Motibhai Group
The Unilever North Asia Pacific
(NAP) conference in Manila, Phil-
ippines last month was the seventh
such conference in a row which
started in the year 2012 since Uni-
lever International took control of
operations with its office at Singa-
pore, looking after the Pacific and
North Asia markets.
This year was the first for Uni-
lever to have hosted the conference
outside Singapore. The reason for
hosting outside was for the benefit
of everyone in order to have a bet-
ter understanding of both the high,
medium and low ends of the mar-
ket.
The conference is a time to meet
our counterparts and interact with
them to find out different scenarios
in markets with different products.
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Gala Dinner (social night) hosted
by Unilever.
This time while in Manila, we
went in groups to visit various
stores (ultra-modern trade super-
markets, medium end, low end and
general trade).
Through this visit we were able
to witness how Unilever’s prod-
uct presence is so dominant on the
shelves and how the field force
maintains shelf presence (availabil-
ity, visibility, and price) for gain-
ing prominence and to achieve set
targets.
Also, we were able to see how
the promotion girls called as “Push
Girls” in this market were able
to convince consumer shopping
choices. They were attired well and
so presentable with full product
knowledge.
Published by Manager Public Relations | Corporate Marketing Shalendra Prasad Email:- prasad.shalendra@motibhai.com.fj
Staff engage
in charity
work
While Motibhai Group is in-
volved with various philanthropic
work across the country with the
Fiji Cancer Society being one of
the biggest beneficiaries, staff
members of the company are not
holding back from carrying out
noble deeds on their own as well.
Every year the Suva based
staff members of Motibhai Group
engage in charitable acts prior to
Christmas to make a little differ-
ence in the lives of people who
need a little cheering up and sup-
port from the community.
“In 2017 we assisted the Fa-
ther Law Home with groceries
following individual input from
our staff members,” Motibhai
Group marketing manager Abra-
ham Gomes informed.
“The focus this year was on
Chanel Home of Compassion
which is in Tamavua, Suva,” Mr
Gomes added.
He said following generous
donations from staff members at
the Walu Bay office, a selected
Sister Emi is flanked by Mr
Gomes and Ms Jean Whippy.
group of staff went over to the
home to donate groceries prior to
the festive season last year.
“This is a yearly act for our
Suva based staff and is a small
way of giving back to the com-
munity,” Mr Gomes said.
“I wish to thank all the staff
members and our directors for
their support in allowing us to
carry out such acts of charity.”
Sister Emi of the Chanel
Home of Compassion thanked the
management and staff of Motib-
hai Group for brining smiles on
the faces of the eighteen residents
at the home.
Meanwhile, our head-office
based finance department staff
also made cash donation to Lolo-
ma Home – a sanctuary for single
mothers and kids based in Sabeto.