A.S Bryden & Sons (Antigua) Ltd. has been in business since 1964 and is Antigua’s largest marketing and distribution company. The late Mr. William “Bill” Minors laid the foundation for Brydens Antigua and started the company with just 5 employees and 10 product lines focusing on consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and spirits.
Today the Company has a little over 150 employees operating over four (4) main sales divisions.
Consumer Products
Wines & Spirits
Food Services
Pharmaceuticals
Many of the products distributed by Brydens are household favorites spanning different categories.
The Company represents 100+ different product lines, servicing its customers with a broad range of high quality products and international well-loved brands and companies such as:-
Nestle
Unilever
Kimberly Clark
Carib Breweries Limited
Novartis
Roche Pharmaceuticals
Astra Zeneca
Kraft
Mondelez
Edgewell
Bacardi International
Patron International Spirits
Rémy Cointreau
Demerara Distillers Limited
Billecart-Salmon
Batasiolio
Farnese
E&J Gallo
Bermudez Group of Companies
And many more…….
A better future, a brighter day from humble beginnings to one of Antigua’s most successful distribution companies.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
COMPANY MOTTO
“A better future, a brighter day, the A.S. Bryden way,”
VISION STATEMENT
Our objective is to satisfy our customers by exceeding their expectations. We focus on wholesale distribution to hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, supermarkets, and pharmacies.
We specialize in bringing to the marketplace the best quality products from well established major manufacturers who are leaders in their own fields.
We accomplish our objective while maintaining high employee morale, revenue growth and return on investment.
BELIEF STATEMENT
We believe in outstanding customer service in everything we do
We believe in a dedication to high ethical and legal standards in all aspects of conducting business.
We believe in a dedication to teamwork and partnership with our customers, suppliers, and employees
We believe in a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
We believe in a respect for individual, family and community.
By adhering to these beliefs, we are able to contribute to our clients’ success and enjoy a stimulating and dynamic work environment.
BUSINESS ETHICS
The successful business operation and reputation of A.S. BRYDEN & SONS (ANTIGUA) LTD is built upon the principles of fair dealing and ethical conduct of our Employees. Our reputation for integrity and excellence requires careful observance of the spirit and letter of all applicable laws and regulations, as well as a scrupulous regard for the highest standards of conduct.
Compliance with this policy of business ethics and conduct is the responsibility of every A.S. BRYDEN & SONS (ANTIGUA) LTD Employee. Disregarding or failing to comply with this standard of business ethics and conduct could lead to disciplinary action, including possible termination.
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
Credit!!! – for credit-worthy customers
Agent for global major brands
Investment in our employees through training
Conducts the most sales promotions locally
Largest employer of local distributors
Largest fleet of delivery and sales vans on the road
One stop shopping for dry, frozen and pharmaceutical goods
High caliber, dynamic employees
Buying power
Largest supplier of a variety of quality consumer goods under one roof
Support from our suppliers in terms of recalled items
General policy on damages/returns
A & P for our brands both on and off trade = financial support for the customer both big and small.
DUNBLARE IMPORT EXPORT INC.
An associated company of Brydens Antigua, Dunblare Import Export Inc. is a freight forwarding service from Miami serving the Caribbean. Our services include LCL (Less than Container Load), FCL (Full Container Load), air freight consolidations, warehousing, crating and packaging, and personal effect barrel shipping. Our Miami headquarters include a 35,000 sq. ft. warehouse with 11 dock-height doors.
When you choose Dunblare for your sourcing and shipping needs, you are guaranteed the ultimate in customer service. From your very first shipment you are assigned an export officer who will handle all of your shipping documentation and answer any questions you may have. Whoever is initially assigned to your account will always handle your account, leading to the long-term relationships that help us deliver superior service. You will never have to worry about who you’ll be talking to and dealing with when processing a shipment with Dunblare.
Which brings us to another point; at Dunblare, a human being always answers the phone. No automation – we believe in the personal touch. We believe our job is to make the shipping process as easy as possible for our customers and speaking to our experienced export officers help us achieve this goal. We know our customers just want to get their shipments from one place to another as easily and effortlessly as possible. So that’s precisely what we do.
You can also rest assured knowing that our knowledgeable staff has 50+ years of experience in sourcing and shipping from the U.S. to Grenada, Antigua, Barbados, Trinidad, St. Lucia and many other destinations throughout the Caribbean.
