It Was a Pleasure Having Access to Interview the Ceo Of Bourdillon Limited, a Pleasantly Humble Man, he Ended this Interview with Little But Mighty Words……

Please introduce yourself and your designation in the organization?
My name is Bode Falore and I am the CEO/Chairman of Bourdillon Limited.
Tell us about BOURDILLON LIMITED?
Bourdillon Limited was incorporated in 1992 an we are into marketing integration and solutions.
What aspect of printing do you specialize in?
Printing is just a section of what we do. We design, fabricate and produce things that can project and create visibility for products and services. We have our in-house printing machines (large format and screen printing) mainly dedicated to our clients’ works. We have other machines like laser cutters, CNC routers, bending machines, molding machine, plotters etc.
How long have you been operating in the printing business?
About 10 years
Can you tell us more about your products and services?
We design product displays, (POS) street furniture, signs, branding and de-branding, promotional items, souvenirs, Aluminium works, metal works, glass works, acrylic designs, laser cuts, engraving, bending, moldings etc.
What differentiates your products and services from others?
The Quality of our products, technical know-how and prompt services makes the difference.
What are your motivating factors for venturing into the print industry?
Printing is just an aspect of what we do, we are local. We use local materials to bring things to life. We want to prove to the populace that we can do it; we are not really utilizing our potentials positively in Nigeria. It’s just a way to tell the youths that we can all do it together.
Tell us about your experiences so far in the field?
It’s been tough; business environment in Nigeria is tough, no doubt.
If you have the chance to diversify, what will it be and why?
It will be a full fledge factory, at the moment we have a workshop.
What are the challenges you encounter in operating in this business?
Mainly finance, all other variables can be managed.
Is there anything you want to say to your prospective clients and our lovely readers?
We have said it over the years, “let us look inwards”. We import lot of things that can be made in this country; we are not ready to develop. Everybody is chasing dollars in order to import finished goods. We will continue to moan as long as we are dependent on foreign goods. This will not create employment, income will remain low, our economy will surfer but our dwindling resources will continue to develop and improve the lives of the people in other exporting countries. If we do not start now, foreigners will do, encroach our country, en-slave our people and in future we will be the laughing stock.