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A Quality Analysis Of The Thickness Of Part And Corrugated Asbestors Roofing Sheets
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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Emenite Limited Enugu a member of the Beligian Etex Group started
operation in 1963 under the name “Turners Asbestos Cement Company
Nigeria Limited: The company was incorporated in 1961 with registration
number RC 2712.
The group came to Nigeria with the
establishment of her first of four companies in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Limited. The other three are Eternite Limited, Sapele, Giwarite
Limited, Kano and Emenite Limited, Enugu.
Emenite Limited after being established have to following as shareholders.
Turners & Newall Ltd - 80%
Government of Eastern Nigeria - 20%
As a result of the indigenization decree of 1973, the shareholders of the company changed as follows
Turners & Newall Ltd - 60%
Government of Eastern Nigeria - 40%
With the name of the company changing to Turners Building Product (Emene) Limited.
Due to dwindling fortunes of the company, in March 24, 1988 Turners and
Newall Ltd divested its interest in the company and transferred 51% of
its shareholding to Eteroutremer Societe Anonyme of Belgium (now Etex
Group S.A) and the balance of 49% went to the then Anambra and Imo
State; now Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi States. As a result of
the new shareholding arrangement, the company changed its name to
Emenite Limited as its presently known.
Emenite Limited
after being established in 1963 rolled out her first finished sheets in
December that year. The company has a total workforce as at its
establishment of 67 staff, its second machine was installed in 1979
while the third was installed in 1983. From a workforce of 67 to 225
staff, from one shift machine to three, from 14,000 tonnes of roofing
and ceiling sheets to 50,000 tonnes per year. The company has continued
to grow tremendously.
The company has made considerable
progress in terms of product development in the market. It operates in
the roofing and ceiling market, its range of products include: Bigsix
& standard ultimate corrugated sheets of different colours (Grey,
Red & Green), prestige concrete tile, Emcee flat sheet, duraceile
decorative ceiling, Emlux decorative ceiling as well as Qualitile
decorative ceiling and a new product called duratile. These products
are sold through a wide range of distribution network located in such a
place that they will be close to project sites. Emenite is 150
certified, 150 9002 in 1998, 180 9001 in 2002.
It is the
company’s quality policy to provide high quality building products to
the markets. But much recently there have been complaints from building
and construction companies over the quality durability of her
products. It is in view of this problem this research work is being
undertaken.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This project work is designed to give an insight into the application of statistical quality control in the building products industries in order to help manufacturers understand the importance of applying statistical techniques in controlling quality products. In addition to make consumers have faith in standard quality of products they buy. It must also be remembered that goods are competitive, for producers to excel in the competitive market; their products must match ... Continue reading---
