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The Minister of Industry and Commerce Hon Mike Bimha (right) is shown the new Ecosheets manufactured at the Turnall holdings Bulawayo factory by the company’s acting Technical Executive Mr Godfrey Starch during the launch of the new product in Bulawayo yesterday. —(Picture By Dennis Mudzamiri)

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TURNALL Holdings yesterday launched a new cement fibre product called Eco-sheet, an innovative roofing option that is affordable and environmentally friendly.

Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Mike Bimha presided over the launch at the company’s Bulawayo branch in Belmont.

The minister commended Turnall for coming up with the new product and challenged companies in the country to embrace innovation so as to survive the difficult economic climate.

He said the Government was aware of the challenges facing the economy and was doing its best to create the best investment environment that would sustain growth of local companies.

The minister urged the private sector to approach the government with solutions as opposed to complaining over problems that are already known.
Turnall board representative Mr Manfred Mahari said the new product was developed in response to consumer needs in relation to environment and economic realities.

“Eco-sheet is a value and environmentally friendly product that will be available in all sizes and moulds that Turnall has traditionally supplied to the market. It is durable and maintenance free. It is significantly cheaper than traditional fibre cement products making it appropriate for low cost housing,” he said.

Acting managing director Ms Roseline Chisveto said the new product was a demonstration of the firm’s commitment to serving the market and responding to its needs.

As such, she said Turnall was taking steps to build a closer relationship with carpenters and roofers in an effort to empower and offer its market with best skills and product usage.

“Turnall has trained carpenters and roofers across the country and has acknowledged their competency and skills,” she said.

Ms Chisveto said the new product has been certified by the Standards Association of Zimbabwe and was fit to be released into the market.

Buy Zimbabwe economist Mr Kipson Gundani said Turnall has demonstrated that local firms have the capacity to produce quality product and urged consumers to support local industry by buying local.