Have you ever vacationed in Tobago or another Caribbean island and turned your attention away from the stunning scenery to the actual architecture of the hotel or resort where you stayed? Ever thought about who actually supplied and installed the roof that is \u2018literally\u2019 over your head at places you may have stayed such as the Pegasus Hotel in Guyana, Tobago Plantation in Tobago, Secret Bay Resort in Dominica, Sandals Resort in Grenada, Marriot Ocean Club in Aruba \u2013 many persons may not know that T&T\u2019s very own manufacturing company, Lifetime Solutions is responsible for supplying and installing the roofs of these hotels and resorts located in the Caribbean region. Winner of \u201cManufacturer of the Year 2016\u201d, in the medium sized category at the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturing Association\u2019s annual Awards Ceremony, Lifetime Solutions has indeed made its mark on T&T\u2019s Manufacturing Business Sector. The company has a substantial local and export portfolio; supplying and installing roofing throughout the Caribbean \u2013 as far north as the Bahamas and as far south as Guyana. e TecK is very proud to be the landlord of this accomplished company at our O\u2019Meara Business Park. e TecK had the opportunity to interview, Mr. Robert Costelloe, founder and Managing Director of Lifetime Solutions to find out more about his company\u2019s journey in the sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe company was established in 1985 as Lifetime Roofing Limited, at that time, we specialized in the manufacture and installation of roofing products for both steep slope and flat roof applications. Over the years, Lifetime expanded its operations to provide downstream products associated with roofing such as guttering, insulation, framing, soffits and steel fabrication. In 1992, always thinking innovatively, Lifetime embarked on manufacturing its own line of roofing panel where we utilized a revolutionary concept which we called \u2018onsite roll forming\u2019 where Lifetime fabricates a proven standing seam product onsite much to the delight of architects and others in the construction sector,\u201d said Mr. Costelloe.<\/p>\n
Continuing on the company\u2019s history, Mr. Costelloe stated, \u201cIn 2012, Lifetime Roofing Ltd. acquired TARMET (Trinidad Asphalt & Metal Roofing Ltd), a leading business in flat roof waterproofing with over 30 years of experience, Lifetime Roofing re-branded itself as Lifetime Solutions to become proven experts in both metal roofing and flat roof waterproofing in Trinidad and Tobago.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is also noteworthy to mention, that in 2013, Lifetime Solutions was awarded Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s Contractor Association\u2019s \u2018Contractor of the Year\u2019 Award for its Specialty Renaissance Roofing Work at Shore-lands in Trinidad. This project required the design and installation of several different specialized roofing and waterproofing systems. At present, the company offers a one stop shop for roofing related products and services which includes: Metal Roofing, Architectural shingles, Waterproofing, Insulation, Sofits, Windows and Doors, On-site roll forming, custom fabrication, professional roofing consultancy services.<\/p>\n
There is a clear passion for people, technology and quality at the company as Mr. Costelloe states \u201dI am very proud of the company achievements to date and I especially enjoy the work culture we have built over the years with our committed and hardworking staff. We have a dynamic team working in a high intensity manufacturing and contract execution environment and we use modern and innovative designs along with advanced roofing technology for best quality. \u201c<\/p>\n
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