Bega Cheese Limited Tastes Victory
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Bega Cheese Limited Tastes Victory Acquisition, quality and moral guidance sets Bega Cheese head and shoulders above the rest Written by: Abigail Phillips // Produced by: Rob Benson >>>
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ega Cheese is Australia’s number one cheese manufacturing brand. Established in 1899, the Company has earned a reputation as a key player in the dairy industry on a global scale, supplying natural and processed cheese into the retail and food service markets both in Australia and overseas. The organisation is a listed public company following a successful IPO in 2011. Since 2007, the Company has been acquisitive, doubling in size in just six years. The Secret to Success
Bega Cheese is proud of its strong, yet simple business strategy; “We are extremely disciplined when it comes to cash and capital management,” says Aidan Coleman, CEO. This core focus means that Bega Cheese has a very strong balance sheet, and therefore when opportunities arise and it is in a position to grasp them. In the past six years, the Company has acquired Tatura Milk Industries and major cheese manufacturing and packaging assets in Australia, significantly boosting its bottom line. 3
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SCS PLASTICS Employees: 41 Established: 1985 Industry: Packaging Services: Manufacture and Distribute Packaging from conventional items through to specialized projects to optimize your brands exposure. SCS Plastics is a Family owned and operated company that work closely with suppliers to recognize the importance of supply chain packaging and sustainability Ongoing Projects: Sustainability awareness and focusing on continuous improvement in operating performance not only enables SCS Plastics to be the leader in minimizing our industries carbon footprint but also allows us to be at the top of Plastics thermoforming technology and supply.
Future developments Since 1985 SCS Plastics have continued to search the globe for innovative and new materials and packaging to further enhance our offer to our valued customers. Being world leaders in design packaging our dedication to making your product a show piece is our number one priority. Key to Success SCS Plastics recognizes that clients are looking for a capable, qualified and competitive supplier with the personal touch and such relationships can only be built with solid foundations like our relationship with Bega Cheese which has been built for over 15 years. Management: Chris Davkovski, Director George Davkovski, Director David Davkovski, Operations Manager Johnny Davkovski, Production Manager Andrew Osullivan, National Sales Manager Website: www.scsplastics.com.au Visit us online:
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Development and Innovation The Company also invests a lot of time and money into development to ensure its products satisfy demand. Research and development for the Australian market is driven and conducted by in-house market research. “We respond to the domestic Australian market for new products, usually in certain segments (such as the kid’s snacking segment, which is growing strongly in the dairy section). We also respond to the demands from export customers who may want products with low salt levels, added ingredients such as Omega-3 fatty acids for good health, depending on the
We have a huge impact on our community – with over 700 employees we are the largest employer in Bega
tastes of the region they are being exported to,” says Aidan Coleman. The Company has a strong presence in the Asian market, which is growing all the time. It has had a presence in Asia for over 40 years and as such has a good knowledge of the market – a lot of its product development is geared towards that customer base. When it comes to pure science, the Company contributes to a consortium called Dairy Innovation Australia, which manages and leverages a lot of research for the industry as a whole. 7
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We also have one entire line that is fully automated from de-boxing the raw materials at one end, to supply of the pallets to the truck at the other end,” says Aidan Coleman. Bega Cheese also works closely with other organisations within the industry to facilitate faster growth and development from a technology point of view. “One of our key strengths is our ability to form longterm partnerships with other companies. For example, we can pool our resources and develop technology as part of a joint investment, meaning we can not only manage cost but also bring technology to market faster,” says Aidan Coleman. Robust Corporate Values Bega Cheese has been successful in Bega, Australia for many years, largely owing its strong moral values to the local community. “We have been around since 1899 and we believe in creating a sustainable future for both ourselves as a manufacturing and marketing company and for the farmers that supply us with milk. We have pledged our long-term commitment to rural communities 11
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and agriculture,” says Aidan Coleman. And Bega is not all talk, its Executive Chairman Barry Irvin is a fifth-generation dairy farmer as well as a businessman, owning dairy and beef farms. As a result, he has a strong affinity with farmers and a strong empathy for the dairy community. In addition to that, the Company has five farmers sitting on its Board. “All of our factories except for one are based in rural communities. When you work and operate among these communities you become very aware of the impact you can have on that region. We are very mindful of the areas in which we operate,” says Aidan Coleman. Environmental Management Bega Cheese operates under close scrutiny from the DECC (Department of Environment, Conservation & Climate Change). The manufacture of cheese has very little waste and the by-products of cheese are whey butter and whey powder, which Bega Cheese manufactures on site – the only effluent being water. The Company irrigates surrounding farms with the nutrient-loaded water from the cheese manufacturing process, delivering yet another benefit NOVEMBER | 2012 |
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to local farmers. Constant soil monitoring helps regulate the paddocks, ensuring that they are rested, preventing nutrient depletion in the soil. “We have a huge impact on our community – with over 700 employees we are the largest employer in Bega, a small rural town on the far south coast of New South Wales. We attract people to the area in highly skilled jobs and we employ a vast number of our factory workers from the local population base. “Bega Cheese has undergone rapid growth since 1998, in fact we grew from employing 80 people to employing over 500 people in about three years – the result in our community was an increase in the value of land and real estate in the local area and increased profitability for local businesses as a result of additional incomes in the area,” says Aidan Coleman. A Career in Cheese There are many career opportunities at Bega Cheese; most jobs are advertised internally before being advertised externally, unless specific skill-sets are required. The Company is also aware of gender issues and works in consultation with the Equal Opportunities NOVEMBER | 2012 |
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for Women in the Workforce organisation. Aidan Coleman takes pride in exemplary working conditions at the Company: “We operate under a Consultative Agreement in conjunction with members of staff, management and union officials. Safety is a number one priority at Bega Cheese and we have adopted a behavioural safety program in the company that allows all employees to have a say in the safe running of our operations.” Bega Cheese has an unparalleled reputation in the 16
dairy industry and strives for success in many ways each and every day. The Company’s quality assurance is second to none – it has been awarded pharmaceuticalgrade quality standards – and its commitment to product innovation is what sets it apart from the competition. Bega Cheese has a positive impact on the Australian economy, with well in excess of $100 million of exports sold during the last financial year. It also provides a healthy, Australian-made product for the domestic market. Aidan Coleman credits a lot
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Company Name: Bega Cheese Limited Industry: Dairy Founded: 1899 Headquarters: Bega NSW of the Company’s success to its ability to develop long-term partnerships and relationships with suppliers and customers. Looking to the future, Bega Cheese is excited about the demand for dairy products in the Asian market. “World dairy consumption is growing on a global scale and that excites me because it means that sustainability of the business and consequently value for our shareholders is a real possibility,” says Aidan Coleman.
Key People/Titles: Executive Chairman – Barry Irvin CEO – Aidan Coleman CFO – Colin Griffin Products: Infant formula, nutritional dairy products, milk powders, cheddar, mozzarella and cream cheese. Revenue: $980 million Employees: 1,500 approximately Website: www.begacheese.com.au
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Bega Cheese Limited
23-45 Ridge St Bega NSW 2550, Australia T: +61 2 6491 7777
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