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ummer has finally arrived here in Bri-

more is this evident than in large swathes

tain and across the rest of the North-

of the Middle East. Events in Syria and Ye-

ern Hemisphere, and the sun is shin-

men are a genuine tragedy, and history will

ing at the time of writing. To those of you

harshly judge a number of actors who are

who are blessed enough to live in countries

presently engaged in the region – not that

with abundant sunshine, this might seem

this is any consolation to the populations of

unremarkable, and perhaps a trivial thing

these countries. The vile scourge of Daesh,

to say, but please allow me this – as those

we’ll not talk about – they are undeserving

of you who are familiar with this part of

of the attention.

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distance, but for the time being at least,

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BUSINESS HEADLINES MIDDLE EAST PLANS TO BUILD GULF’S BIGGEST SHIPYARD GET THE GREEN LIGHT AS SAUDI ARAMCO PUTS PEN TO PAPER Saudi Aramco plans to build the Gulf’s

time, up by about a third from March and

and delivered BRT systems with clean

8 per cent from a year ago, according to

buses can provide metro-quality service at

ship tracking data obtained from sources

a fraction of the cost. This will generate an

and data compiled by Thomson Reuters Oil

enormous shift from private cars to public

Research & Forecasts.

transportation in Riyadh.”

largest shipyard through a joint venture

Indian refiners in recent years have

Yuksel has so far completed 39 projects

with three companies, as part of a US$5.2

invested heavily in modernising plants to

in the kingdom worth SAR8.12bn including

billion project aimed at helping reduce the

more efficiently process low grade crudes

universities and hospitals and three dam

economy’s reliance on oil.

into diesel and gasoline, helping to boost

projects. Saudi Arabia accounts for 20 to 40

operating

per cent of the firm’s revenues, Sazak said.

Low oil prices have drastically slowed

margins

and

giving

greater

Saudi Arabia’s economy so it is trying to

flexibility in the oil grades they can buy. This

The firm is also interested in projects

create manufacturing jobs and produce

has allowed refiners in the third-largest oil

expected to be announced by state oil giant

goods and services which traditionally it has

consumer to shop around during periods of

Saudi Aramco in the coming months and

imported. Its strategy is to use large amounts

tightness, and remain profitable in a fast-

years.

of government money and the procurement

growing, cost-sensitive market.

budgets of big state-run enterprises, such as

RESURGENCE IN LIBYAN LEADS TO FEARS OF FURTHER OIL GLUT PROBLEMS

national oil firm Aramco, to attract foreign expertise to develop strategic industries.

Aramco said it had signed a shareholder agreement with National Shipping Co of

Oil prices fell about 1% on signs of

Saudi Arabia (Bahri), a state-controlled firm

resurgent crude output in Libya and concerns

which ships oil for Aramco, London-listed

that extended production cuts by leading

United Arab Emirates engineering firm

exporting countries may not be enough to

Lamprell Plc, and South Korea’s Hyundai

drain a global glut that has depressed prices

Heavy Industries Co. The 4.3 square

for almost three years.

kilometre shipyard will be located at Ras Al

This is a rangebound market until you

Khair on Saudi Arabia’s east coast.

get something breaking out that tells you a

“The directors expect that the Maritime

longer-term story,” said Rob Haworth, senior

Yard will be the largest in the Arabian Gulf in terms of production capacity and scale,” Lamprell said in a statement.

Major production is expected to start in 2019 with the yard hitting full capacity by 2022. It will be able to work on four offshore rigs and over 40 vessels a year including three very large crude carriers (VLCCs), Aramco said.

IRAQ TAKES OVER FROM IRAQ AS TOP OIL SUPPLIER TO INDIA

investment strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management.

SAUDI ARABIA AWARDS US$507M BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT TO TURKEY’S YUKSEL

“For now the story is just one of an oversupplied market with the lower end of prices being defended by OPEC.” the

Libya’s oil production was at 784,000

US$506.6m Bus Rapid Transit project in

barrels per day (bpd) because of a technical

Riyadh to Turkish construction firm Yuksel,

issue at the Sharara field, but was expected

according to reports.

to start rising to 800,000 bpd on Tuesday,

Saudi

Arabia

has

awarded

Yuksel chairman and CEO Emin Sazak was quoted by a news outlet as saying the

the chief of the state-run National Oil Corporation said.

company had been awarded the project,

The Organisation of the Petroleum

Iraq replaced Saudi Arabia as top

which includes 34 stations, 1,353 community

Exporting Countries and other oil producers,

crude supplier to India in April as refiners

bus stops and six pedestrian bridges. The

including Russia, agreed last week to

moved to boost their processing margins

Ar-Riyadh Development Authority financed

maintain output cuts of about 1.8 million

by purchasing the cheaper Basra Heavy oil

project will also serve as a feeder line for the

barrels a day for nine months longer than

grade, ship tracking and Thomson Reuters

Riyadh metro once it is completed.

originally planned. Still, prices tumbled

“It’s a challenging project for which we’ll

after the OPEC deal was announced. The

India’s April imports from Iraq topped

deploy 4,500 workers at the peak level,”

cutbacks have yet to drain crude inventories

1 million barrels per day (bpd) for the first

Sazak was quoted as saying. “Well-planned

significantly.

trade flow data showed.

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AFRICA TANZANIAN GDP FORECAST FOR 2017 CUT TO 7.1%

BOTSWANA POWER UTILITY INVITES BIDS TO BUILD 100 MW SOLAR PLANT

ENI TO SIGN OFF ON MOZAMBIQUE GAS PROJECT

Tanzania’s finance minister cut the

Botswana’s state-owned power utility

Italian energy company Eni will complete

country’s GDP forecast for 2017 to 7.1%,

has invited bids to build a 100 megawatt

its long-awaited final investment decision

down from 7.4%, as he gave a speech to

(MW) solar power plant to boost energy

on a large liquefied natural gas (LNG)

parliament.

security in the diamond-rich southern

project offshore Mozambique imminently, a

African country.

spokeswoman said.

“The gross domestic product is expected to grow by 7.1 percent in 2017 ... while

In a document published on its website,

The Coral South project will require the

inflation will continue to be tamed at single

Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) said

construction of six subsea wells connected

digit levels and is expected to fall to 5.0

it expects energy demand to more than

to a floating production facility capable of

percent in 2018,” Minister Philip Mpango

double to 1,359 MW by 2035 from around

producing more than 3.3 million tonnes of

said.

600 MW.

LNG per year.

He did not offer any explanation for

“BPC would therefore like to engage

the lower-than-expected growth, which

companies into a joint venture for the

comes as President John Magufuli has fired

development, implementation and operation

thousands of civil servants, including many

of a 100 MW solar power plant with suitable

ministers and heads of parastatals, in an

storage capacity,” it said. The development

anti-corruption drive.

is expected to start two years from the appointment of a preferred partner.

CONGO REPUBLIC INAUGURATES US$109 MILLION HYDROELECTRIC DAM

Botswana is facing power supply deficit and relies on electricity imports from South Africa and Mozambique, though the 300

Congo Republic inaugurated a US$109

MW expansion of its coal-fired Morupule

million hydroelectric dam constructed by

B power plant could pave the way to self-

China Gezhouba Group Co Ltd, in a boost to

sufficiency in electricity generation.

the oil-producing country’s agriculture and forestry sectors, the government said.

However, the expansion of Morupule B, which currently generates about 260

The 19.9 megawatt (MW) dam in the

MW, has been stalled by a dispute over

northern town of Liouesso brings Congo’s

an US$800 million guarantee between the

hydroelectric production to 214 MW, nearly

contractors and government.

half of total national power output. The country produced just 89 MW in 2000, according to the government.

“The Liouesso dam will give great productive capacity to the businesses installed in the region,” President Denis Sassou Nguesso said at the inauguration ceremony, though his infrastructure minister noted the government had yet to find buyers for three-quarters of the dam’s output.

Oil accounts for around 65% of GDP in the central African nation, Africa’s fourth-

S.AFRICA’S SUN INTERNATIONAL TO HIKE STAKE IN LATIN AMERICAN VENTURE South Africa’s Sun International said it would raise its stake in Latin Americafocused Sun Dreams to almost 65% from about 55% in its bid to expand its gaming and hospitality business abroad.

Stiff competition, fewer available casino licences and consumers feeling the pinch in Africa’s most industrialised nation have pushed the gaming group to broaden its horizons.

Sun International’s Latin American unit Sun Latam and its regional partner Nueva Inversiones Pacifico Sur Limitada (Pacifico) would buy the 19.3% stake in Sun Dreams held by Chile’s Entretenimientos Del Sur Limitada (EDS), the South African firm said in a statement.

They would also jointly acquire senior management’s shares in Sun Dreams, or about 0.6% of its issued share capital.

Sun Latam would pay US$63 million for its half of the stake, Sun International said, raising its holding in Sun Dreams to almost 65%. Pacifico’s stake would rise to 35%.

largest crude producer, but it is aiming to diversify its economy by increasing investments in infrastructure as well as in the mining and forestry sectors.

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ASIA CHINA PLEDGES US$124 BILLION FOR NEW SILK ROAD AS CHAMPION OF GLOBALISATION

tonnes for one year from mid-June and will

due diligence on customers and inadequate

increase slightly every year until mid-2020,

scrutiny of customers’ transactions and

with the duty imposed beyond that set at

activities,” it said in a statement, adding it

19%, the statement said.

did not, however, detect pervasive control

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged

China said last year it hoped Vietnam

US$124 billion for his new Silk Road plan to

would exercise restraint and be prudent

The fines are smaller than those the

forge a path of peace, inclusiveness and free

in its use of trade measures as the world’s

authority has already imposed on other

trade, and called for the abandonment of

second-biggest economy found itself in an

banks as part of its biggest money-laundering

old models based on rivalry and diplomatic

increasing number of disputes with trading

investigation. It has now imposed penalties

power games.

partners that accuse it of dumping subsidized

of S$29.1 million on eight banks.

Xi used a summit on the initiative, attended by leaders and top officials from

exports.nSouth Korean and Taiwanese firms also face specific quotas and duties.

weaknesses at UOB and Credit Suisse.

Once a pet project of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who chaired its

around the world, to bolster China’s global

Vietnam’s trade ministry said imports

leadership ambitions as U.S. President

of painted-galvanised steel sheets surged

money-laundering

Donald Trump promotes “America First” and

to 590,685 tonnes in 2016, from 130,798

least six countries including Switzerland,

questions existing global free trade deals.

tonnes in 2013, causing domestic inventory

Singapore and the United States. Najib has

of the products last year to rise 38 percent

denied any wrongdoing.

“We should build an open platform of cooperation and uphold and grow an open

China has touted what it formally calls the Belt and Road initiative as a new way to boost global development since Xi

to lower its credit rating, saying the

links between Asia, Africa, Europe and

downgrade

beyond underpinned by billions of dollars in

used “inappropriate methodology” in its

encourage the building of systems of “fair,

decision to lower long-term local and foreign

reasonable and transparent global trade and

currency issuer ratings from “Aa3” to “A1”.

SINGAPORE FINES CREDIT SUISSE, UOB OVER 1MDB-LINKED DEALINGS, WRAPS UP REVIEW Singapore’s central bank has fined Credit Suisse and United Overseas Bank (UOB) a

Vietnam will impose quotas and so-

difficulties

finance ministry claimed the rating agency

and

VIETNAM TO IMPOSE DUTY ON CHINESE, SOUTH KOREAN AND TAIWANESE STEEL SHEETS

the

government’s reform agenda. The country’s

Xi said the world must create conditions

investment rules”.

exaggerates

facing the economy and underestimates the

infrastructure investment. development

at

China has rejected a move by Moody’s

unveiled the plan in 2013, aiming to expand

open

in

CHINA REJECTS ‘INAPPROPRIATE’ CREDIT DOWNGRADE, SAYS IT ‘EXAGGERATES DIFFICULTIES’

two-day gathering in Beijing.

promote

investigations

from 2015.

world economy,” Xi told the opening of the

that

advisory board, 1MDB is the subject of

total of S$1.6 million (US$1.2 million) for

“Moody’s views that China’s non-financial debt will rise rapidly and the government would continue to maintain growth via stimulus

measures

are

exaggerating

difficulties facing the Chinese economy,” the finance ministry said in a statement.

It

added

that

the

moves

are

imported

breaching anti-money laundering rules in

“underestimating the Chinese government’s

painted-galvanised steel from China, South

transactions related to Malaysia’s scandal-

ability to deepen supply-side structural

Korea and Taiwan for three years to protect

ridden state fund 1MDB.

reform and appropriately expand aggregate

called

safeguard

duties

on

The Monetary Authority of Singapore

demand.” Moody’s said that the downgrade

steel

(MAS) said it had fined UOB US$900,000

reflects its expectation that China’s financial

sheets into Vietnam surged more than

and Credit Suisse S$700,000 as it wrapped

strength will “erode somewhat” over the

70% last year, hurting the market share of

up its two-year probe into banks involved in

coming years.

domestic producers, the ministry said in an

1MDB-related transactions, which revealed

The one-notch downgrade marks the

online statement.

several breaches of anti-money laundering

first time Moody’s has lowered China’s credit

(AML) requirements and control lapses.

rating in almost 30 years. It last downgraded

domestic producers, its trade ministry said.

Imports

of

painted-galvanised

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NORTH AMERICA U.S. COMPANIES NO LONGER KNOW RULES OF GAME UNDER TRUMP Confusion

surrounding

the

trade

policies of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration means U.S. companies no longer know the rules of the game, a board member and former CEO of toymaker Hasbro told an international conference.

Alan

G.

Hassenfeld,

whose

family

founded America’s second largest toymaker in the 1920s, said: “We thought, you know, if you run a business today you would like to know what the rules of the game are,” Hassenfeld told the Horasis conference, attended by business leaders, politicians and academics to discuss globalization and other challenges for corporations.

“Right now in America we don’t know what the rules of the game are. They are

Trade and Investment Partnership were put

happening,” while Europe will likely grow at

on hold after Trump’s election last year.

the mid-2.5% rate this year, he said. That

“The EU is one of our largest trading

forecast stands in contrast to estimates

partners, and any negotiations legally must

compiled by Bloomberg which foresees US

be conducted at the EU level and not with

gross domestic product increasing 2.2%

individual nations,” Ross said. “Thus, it makes

in 2017 and 1.8% in the European Union,

sense to continue TTIP negotiations and

according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

to work towards a solution that increases

Markets in the US soared after the

overall trade while reducing our trade

election of President Donald Trump, betting

deficit.”

on his ability to bring about pro-corporate

According to the U.S. Census Bureau,

tax reforms and infrastructure spending,

the U.S. trade deficit with the EU in 2016

which hasn’t materialised, according to Fink.

stood at US$146.3 billion. So far in 2017,

“I’d say the second quarter is going to

that deficit is at US$32.1 billion.

Secretary Ross’ comments come less than a week after his meeting with German

be disappointing in terms of earnings and growth,” Mr Fink said. “It’d tell me markets are probably fully priced at this moment.”

Economics Minister Brigitte Zypries, who told a German newspaper, “It is not likely the U.S. will resume negotiations over TTIP.”

changing constantly,” said Hassenfeld, a billionaire with a large stake in Hasbro, whose stock has risen 34% this year and is

EXXON STEPS UP EFFORTS TO SWAY SHAREHOLDERS ON CLIMATE REPORT VOTE Exxon Mobil has stepped up efforts to

now at all-time highs.

persuade investors to vote against climate-

Hasbro makes many of its toys outside

related proposals at its forthcoming annual

of the United States and has markets

meeting with a campaign of calling, writing

worldwide. Hassenfeld said there was great

and lobbying shareholders in person.

uncertainty on trade with Trump.

The world’s largest publicly traded oil

“Right now we don’t know whether

company opposes a proposal requiring it

we are friendly with Mexico, whether we

to report on the risks to its business from

are friendly with Canada, whether we are

new technologies and global climate change

friendly with China, whether we are friendly

policies, insisting it already provides the

with Russia,” Hassenfeld said.

information. Last year, the same proposal

WILBUR ROSS SAYS HE’S ‘OPEN TO RESUMING’ TALKS ON MEGA-TRADE DEAL WITH EUROPE

DONALD TRUMP’S UNPREDICTABILITY WILL DRAG US ECONOMY BEHIND EUROPE THIS YEAR, SAYS BLACKROCK BOSS

was backed by 38.1% of shares voted.

The stakes are higher this year. The business-impact issue is central to lawsuits by two state attorneys general alleging Exxon soft-peddled the risks to consumers

In spite of a series of angry tweets

The US economic outlook is looking

and shareholders. Wall Street support of

from President Donald Trump directed

worse because of uncertainty over tax

similar measures also has convinced energy

toward Germany over trade, Commerce

and infrastructure policies while Europe is

companies including Occidental Petroleum

Secretary Wilbur Ross has said he is open

looking stronger, according to BlackRock’s

to address the Paris climate accord’s goal

to continuing talks on a proposed trade pact

Larry Fink.

of keeping global temperature increases

“Europe will grow as fast as the US if

under 2-degrees Celsius. If the proposal

“It’s no mistake that, while we withdrew

not faster this year, which is a big surprise,”

garners less than last year’s 38%support, it

from TPP” — the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Mr Fink, chief executive officer of the

could endorse Exxon’s view which is that its

trade pact with Pacific Rim nations — “we

world’s largest asset manager, said during an

current reporting is appropriate, said Rob

did not withdraw from TTIP,” Ross said.

investing conference in New York.

Schuwerk, senior counsel for environmental

with the European Union.

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US growth in the “mid-2s is not

think tank Carbon Tracker Initiative.

EUROPE “In line with good economic conditions,

GREEKS DISAPPOINTED BUT NOT SURPRISED AT FAILURE TO AGREE EUROZONE BAILOUT DEAL

the labor market continues to develop favourably,” labour agency head Detlef Scheele said in a statement. “The number of

There was disappointment but no

jobless people extended its decline in May

surprise in Greece after eurozone finance

and employment once again grew at a robust

ministers meeting in Brussels failed to reach

pace. Demand for labour also continues to

agreement on the release of billions in new

be at very high levels.”

loan money.

The European Central Bank is counting

The sticking point is the International

on low unemployment in Germany to start

Monetary Fund joining the loan programme

pushing wages higher - a key element

amid some debt relief for Greece. The Greek

to restoring sustainable inflation in the

government had hoped it would be enough

euro area.

that its parliament has approved future cuts in pensions and other social payments along with tax increases but Brussels wants all previously agreed reforms implemented.

“It’s important that of course British

ECB’S EXTRAORDINARY MONETARY POLICY MUST CONTINUE, ACCORDING TO ECB PRESIDENT

Greece needs new cash from the

Airways has a compensation scheme, that I

eurozone to avoid a default in July when it

understand it, for people who are travelling,

The European Central Bank is set to

has to repay 7.3 billion euros of previous

but it is up to them to sort their I.T. out and

receive updated data when it meets next

loans.

to ensure that they’re able to provide the

month, but according to its president, it is

services that people expect them to provide,

not yet time to tighten monetary policy.

Can that happen? Well, the Greek and German finance ministers have said a

“At its June monetary policy meeting the

as British Airways.” May said.

deal could be reached when the eurozone

BA said a supply issue at a data centre

Governing Council will receive an update of

ministers meet again in three weeks time.

near Heathrow sparked the power surge

the staff projections and a more complete

Germany’s Wolfgang Schaeuble said his

which forced the firm to cancel all its flights

information set on which it will be able to

government is not blocking anything, it

from London Heathrow and Gatwick. The

formulate its judgement on the distribution

is just sticking to the rules, adding that if

firm’s chief executive Alex Cruz said that

of risks around the most likely outlook for

everything goes well, a deal will be made at

the power surge was so strong that it also

growth and inflation,” ECB President Mario

a June meeting.

rendered the back-up systems ineffective.

Draghi told a parliamentary hearing in Brussels.

BRITISH AIRWAYS FLIGHTS RESUME AFTER DISASTROUS IT CRASH THAT IS SET TO COST THE COMPANY MILLIONS

“Overall, we remain firmly convinced

GERMAN UNEMPLOYMENT DECLINES AS ECONOMY POISED FOR MORE GROWTH

that an extraordinary amount of monetary

German unemployment fell to a new

forward guidance, is still necessary for the

British Airways flights have taken off

record low as Europe’s largest economy

present level of underutilized resources to

after a weekend filled with disruption and

continued to power ahead. The jobless

be re-absorbed and for inflation to return to

lengthy delays for thousands of passengers

rate dropped to 5.7% in May from 5.8%,

and durably stabilize around levels close to

because of an IT failure.

data from the Federal Labour Agency in

2 percent within a meaningful medium-term

Shares in parent firm, IAG, which also

Nuremberg showed. The number of people

horizon,” he said.

owns carriers Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling,

out of work slid by a seasonally adjusted

The euro zone has been growing for

fell as much as 4.5% on the first day of

9,000 in May to 2.54 million, compared with

many consecutive quarters, reaching a real

London trading the week following.

a decline of 15,000 forecast in a survey.

GDP growth pace of 1.7% year-on-year in

through

our

the first quarter of this year. At the same

favourite airline” is facing compensation

time, unemployment has fallen and business

claims of up to 150-million euros.

strong domestic demand and firming global

sentiment hit a six-year high. However,

Speaking on her election campaign

trade. The Bundesbank expects the upswing

the bank sees problems with domestic

trail on Tuesday, the British Prime Minister

to continue in the coming months, bolstering

costs, which are still too low to support

Theresa May joined the chorus of critics.

employment and private spending.

durable inflation.

self-proclaimed

“world’s

expanded

including

0.6

the

economy

support,

percent in the first quarter on the back of

Now

Germany’s

policy

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reservoirs

of

unlocked, and often unseen, potential - it is there inside each and every one

of us, waiting to be tapped into and drawn upon. Those who succeed in harnessing these inner reserves of strength and grit can achieve almost anything we put our minds to, but this often requires of us a baptism by fire first – of rising to a challenge that upon its successful completion, or even failure, changes us to the extent we are no longer who we were before.

If ever there is a greater example of human beings’ capacity for mental fortitude and strength of will, pig-iron endurance, and peak physical hardiness than that which must be demonstrated to complete the Explorers Grand Slam, then we here at

the most seemingly arduous endeavours,

Colin. “I must admit I was emotionally and

Endeavour Magazine are all ears.

be it a marathon or a mountain climb,

physically exhausted after 139 days (time

For those who may not be familiar

seem featherweight in comparison. This,

it took to complete the EGS) of straight

with this challenge, be rest assured that it

as anybody who has run a marathon or

climbing and a year plus before that it took

is surely one of, if not the most gruelling

climbed a snow-topped peak will soon tell

to plan everything between myself and

undertakings that can possibly be attempted.

you, is lunacy. In fact, the whole idea of the

Jenna, my fiancée. So last summer was just

To succeed in joining the fewer-than 50 men

Explorers Grand Slam is not only utterly

a moment to try and catch our breath a little

and women who have earned the right to

bonkers but surely impossible. Only, it isn’t,

bit! Although it was still very full of media

join this elite club, the challenge is thus: to

as Colin O’Brady proved this time last year.

appearances and other stuff so in a way it’s

reach the North and South Poles unassisted

At the end of May 2016, Colin O’Brady not

never really stopped. Well, apart from a trip

and unsupported, and then to climb to the

only completed the Grand Slam, but he

to Hawaii for a bit – I feel I earned a bit of

tops of the Seven Summits – the highest

became the fastest person yet to do so, after

downtime to put my feet up a bit, and some

mountain peaks on each of the world’s

having completed the challenge in only 139

warm weather,” he said, laughing.

seven continents, including the most famous

days. To put this achievement into context,

Upon speaking to Colin, he is not what

and perilous mountains of all, Everest and

only four of the sub-50 group who have

one might expect. A former elite-level

Kilimanjaro.

achieved the slam have done so in less than

professional triathlete and graduate from

a year.

Yale, in addition to being the Explorers

The sheer scale and magnitude of this challenge is almost impossible to

Understandably, the past year has been

Grand Slam crown-bearer, he is a man

fathom, but consider this: it makes even

a rather sedate one in many respects for

with the world at his feet. And yet for all

12 | Endeavour Magazine

his accomplishments – surely more in his 32-years then most could hope to achieve in two lifetimes – Colin is disarmingly pleasant company, and easy to engage.

Certainly, it is easy to see how he, alongside his fiancée Jenna, have managed to so effortlessly capture the hearts and minds of the thousands upon thousands of children he has worked with through their charity,

Incredibly, the completion of the Explorers

big. Over the past year I’ve been engaged in

Beyond 7/2.

Grand Slam was, according to Colin, a

lots of charitable work, meeting thousands

Colin may not have been trudging

vehicle through which he could champion

and thousands of kids across the US, both

across snow and ice this year, not braving

the charity’s work, and amplify the reach of

through school trips and virtual fieldtrips,”

mountains, but he has certainly been busily

the Beyond 7/2 project.

explained Colin, when he was asked to

engaged in meeting school children from

“For us the mission behind Beyond 7/2

elaborate on the vision behind Beyond 7/2.

across the length and breadth of the US.

was on a personal level something I wanted

In the US today, 1 out of 3 children

Quite aside from keeping busy to stave-

to do – I wanted to break world records,

and adolescents fall into the overweight or

off the disorientation of his return to

which I successfully did, but more than this

obese category – a shockingly high figure

civilisation once more, his charitable work

I setup Beyond 7/2 to inspire kids to get

that shows how tens of millions of young

through Beyond 7/2 is his primary objective.

outside, explore, set big goals and dream

Americans are at dire risk of serious health Endeavour Magazine | 13

problems. And while this ratio may be lower across the rest of the Western world, it is by no means a problem exclusive to the US. Colin, together with Jenna, founded Beyond 7/2 to try to defuse this ticking health time bomb. Through efforts and initiatives designed to raise awareness and funding, the charity seeks to help encourage the younger generations to develop lifelong, healthy habits and outlooks, and pursue their goals and aspirations, not sit in front of the Xbox.

Through reaching out to, and engaging with the younger generation he hopes to show how, using his own accomplishments as an example, anything is within their reach: if Colin is capable of overcoming perhaps the greatest, most dangerous endurance challenge the world has to offer, even after a tragic accident in his younger years so severe that many doctors thought he would never walk again, the sky is the limit, whatever your dreams and aspirations. However, while his efforts extend primarily to working with the young, Colin is also an accomplished public speaker in corporate circles, and has worked alongside C-Level executives at some of the biggest blue-chip companies in the country in this capacity.

Before concluding the interview, we

and compete in a triathlon!” Or I’ve never

ready to complete the triathlon overnight,

had to ask him if you yourself have bold

walked up a hill before but I want to climb to

but you could smoke one less cigarette and

aspirations, be they to climb a mountain or

the top of the Seven Summits in record time.

eat a little bit healthier tomorrow. It’s having

a goal more modest, how do you go about

Sure, go for it, but remember there are a lot

that large guiding goal and then taking those

it? Colin believes that the key to achieving

of steps in-between.

incremental steps to reach it.

any goal is to take a two-layered approach:

So my first advice would be to find out

I have a rock from the summit of Everest,

“I certainly believe in having that massive,

what that big dream or goal is, and then I

and I keep it as a reminder that even

larger-than-life goal to strive for – in my

would say, in a way, forget about that. Ask

something as unimaginably huge as Everest

case, it was as I was lying in a hospital bed

yourself next, what is the first thing I can do

is made up of tiny stones, each small step

told that I’d never walk again, thinking, “right,

on my journey – if you’re a guy who drinks at

getting you closer to the summit – it’s an apt

once I get out of here I’m going to go out

the pub, who smokes, you’re not going to be

metaphor for life.”

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GUYANA GOLDFIELDS WWW.GUYGOLD.COM // 001 416-628-5936

SETTING THE GOLD STANDARD The Republic of Guyana, a South American nation based on the northern coast of the continent, is not, for want of a better term, a household name. But then again, nor are many of the world’s best kept secrets.

WRITTEN BY DJAMIL BENMEHIDI

GUYANA GOLDFIELDS

A former British colony for a little over two centuries

until it achieved independence in 1966, Guyana’s landscape and spectacular bio-diversity – its otherworldly beaches and sweeping savannahs, and the peaks and plateaus of the Guiana Shield that thrust out into the sky above the canopy of the lush rainforest that blankets the land around it – showcase the beauty of nature at its finest and most unspoiled.

G

uyana’s natural gifts have provided the foundations upon

of 150,000 ounces of gold per year on average. However, these

which a thriving eco-tourism sector is emerging, but as the

figures, impressive as they might be, don’t tell the full story for one

miners who have entered the country in recent years have

simple reason: they are conservative in nature, and don’t take into

found to their delight, Guyana’s natural gifts are as bountiful below-

consideration vast, as of yet untapped ore reserves onsite, nor an

ground as they are above.

expansion of Aurora’s processing facilities that upon completion

Guyana Goldfields, one of Canada’s most promising up-

will greatly increase production capacity.

and-coming junior miners, has discovered first-hand just how

“We have ore reserves of 3.2 million ounces of gold, all very

extraordinarily mineral-rich the Guiana Shield region is – an area

high-grade at approx. 3 grams. Then there’s additional resources

stretching across tracts of territory in Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela,

that could potentially ramp up reserves to around 8 million ounces

and Brazil. It is here that the company’s flagship project, the Aurora

– we have a further 5 million ounces where we need to do more

Gold Mine, is based, and make no mistake about it – in finding, and

drilling and technical work to expand accessible ore reserves.

then developing the site over the years since, Guyana Goldfields

But right now we have a 15-year mine life, although in reality, its

have struck gold.

lifetime could last a lot longer than that. We’re expanding the plant

“We announced commercial production Jan 2016, and last year

at a phenomenal rate from around 150-160,000 ounces to about

(2016) represented our first full year of production with just over

220,000+ ounces per year – we’ve just started that expansion,

151koz of gold. It’s been a great accomplishment and we’re pleased

which will be a $42 million project and completed by early 2018.

with the progress we’ve made thus far,” said Scott Caldwell, Guyana

Constructed on-time and on-budget at a cost of US$250

Goldfield’s President & CEO. He continued: “We also started 2017

million, Aurora Gold Mine’s credentials place it firmly in the world-

off strong by producing just over 40koz in Q1’17 while maintaining

class category, and signals Guyana’s return to the top table of big-

an excellent health, safety and environmental track record with

ticket gold producers. However, as Caldwell mentioned, what’s

over 3,000,000 hours accumulated without a lost time incident.”

most exciting to Guyana Goldfields along with its investors is that

Such considerable output from what is a truly world-class gold

this already top-tier asset hasn’t yet come close to realising its

asset signals Guyana’s return to the top table of global gold mining.

potential. Indeed, realising this potential is the company’s foremost

With estimated reserves in excess of 3.2 million ounces to be mined

goal, and Guyana Goldfields is set to commit to a $6-8 million per

over an initial 15-year lifespan, Aurora presently yields in the region

annum spend on exploration and drill work which will not only

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GUYANA GOLDFIELDS incorporate brownfield work on the Aurora site but true grassroots

Guyana Goldfields team have the means and resources to achieve

greenfield exploration amongst other targets within their vast

this. However, what is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and

portfolio of assets in Guyana. Such a considerable outlay, along

reassuring attributes of the company is that there is a commitment

with the $42 million that has been set aside for the mill expansion,

to getting to the top the right way, and to becoming one of the

is a statement of intent on the part of Guyana Goldfields.

sector’s premiere mining companies without compromising the

Technically speaking, Guyana Goldfields is, for all its strengths,

environmental integrity of Guyana in any way. Once upon a time, the

a junior miner, but Scott and the rest of the team have far greater

gold mining sector had a poor reputation that, due to incompetence

aspirations. And critically, the means are there to achieve organic

and malpractice, was well-deserved in many instances. Times have

growth through the drill-bit, mill expansion, and exploration, which

changed, however, and such negligence on the part of the mining

will in-turn deliver a sufficient enough production increase to see

sector is for the most part now an unpleasant chapter in history,

Guyana Goldfields rise to the next level.

but understandably a distrust of the sector lingers, especially in the

On this, Scott told us: “We believe, or at least hope that we’re

minds of the Guyanese who remember the Omai disaster in 1995.

going to find another deposit that will require us to build a new,

With this in mind, Guyana Goldfields has set-out to make itself a

second mill, and the goal is to organically grow from 220,000

valuable and conscientious component of the Guyanese economy

ounces to maybe 300-400,000 ounces. But we’ve got to get drilling,

that not only contributes wealth to the country’s national coffers,

then we’ll know if we’re going to be truly successful. There’s a lot of

but also invests in sustainable objectives that increase the quality

targets, we know there’s a lot of gold in the region, the question is

of living for the Guyanese people as a whole.

can we find it and put it into production? If we do and we continue

In every fibre and sinew of the company can be found an

achieving organic growth, we can go to the next level and become

overarching commitment to going about mining operations in a

the next mid-tier producer.”

socially and environmentally responsible manner, as Scott was

In terms of capability and expertise, there is little doubt that the

20 | Endeavour Magazine

keen to iterate: “Our focus and efforts on CSR and sustainability is

Endeavour Magazine | 21

GUYANA GOLDFIELDS engrained. The company’s CSR Strategy, Community and National

got a great working relationship with the government and the

Initiatives target areas locally within our communities, and also on

local communities there. It’s a very friendly and supportive country

a national level that promote sustainable development in Guyana.

to do business. On the operations side - the mine is performing

We do a lot of work with children, in terms of investing in and

well, as is the mill and the processing plant. Our next focus is on

supporting educational efforts, and we also work with a number

the mill expansion which will bring our overall annual production

of indigenous communities on various initiatives. We invest in and

from 150koz of gold to over 200koz. Alongside that, we’re also

support schools and offer transportation to help kids get to school,

focused on organic growth through the drill bit and ramping up our

which can involve helping them travel by bus or by boat. Offering

exploration efforts to hopefully find that second mine”.

opportunity to children with a view to building a better future has been a central focus of ours.”

We also have a strategic investment in a company called Solgold PLC, a team that is based out in Brisbane, Australia. It

Through building relationships with local communities and

looks like they’ve found a huge porphyry copper-gold system in

taking great stride in operating in a conscientious manner to

Ecuador that looks very promising. Following our investment, we

eliminate any negative social or environmental impacts, Guyana

at Guyana Goldfields own about 7.2% of the company – clearly

Goldfields is winning hearts and minds. As they have shown,

as far as strategic investments go, it’s done quite well. All in all

it is possible to marry commercial success with a socially and

everything’s looking pretty good. Things are going great at Aurora

environmentally responsible approach to doing business. Business

and our strategic investments are looking pretty good for us.”

is booming, and with gold prices continuing to rise it would be safe

Having worked with Guyana Goldfields over the years and

to say that over the short to medium-term, at least, the marketplace

having observed the company’s growth and development, it is hard

looks buoyant.

for us not to share Scott’s optimism.

When asked about what’s next for the company, Scott concluded: “We’re very happy working in the country, and we’ve

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STAATSOLIE MAATSCHAPPIJ SURINAME N.V. WWW.STAATSOLIE.COM // 597 499649

REFINING THE FUTURE Staatsolie Suriname has made an impressive name for itself within the oil and energy industry, thanks to focused leadership and a refreshing attitude to remaining adaptable in a turbulent marketplace, so Endeavour Magazine spoke with Rudolf Elias, Managing Director, to find out what the future holds.

WRITTEN BY AMY BUXTON

STAATSOLIE MAATSCHAPPIJ SURINAME N.V.

Founded on December 13th 1980, Staatsolie Suriname

(Staatsolie) is a state-owned company. While there is no denying that Staatsolie is a commercially run enterprise, there is also an important element of institutional function at play as well, making this a truly versatile and diverse operation. The question is, what are defined as Staatsolie’s main activities?

“C

ommercially, Staatsolie is involved in the exploration,

you go, the more risk you take. With local prices being what they

drilling, production, refining, marketing, sales and

are right now, we invest in production and exploration as a good

transport of crude and refined products, as well as the

return locally outweighs increased risk, for us.”

generation of electricity. In its institutional function, Staatsolie acts

Don’t you find this approach refreshing? Whereas commercial

on behalf of the State in assessing Suriname’s offshore hydrocarbon

enterprises throughout the world are normally looking to expand

potential,

companies,

as soon as possible, often at the detriment of service standards,

negotiating petroleum contracts and monitoring the execution of

Staatsolie is confident that focusing its attention at a local level at

such contracts.”

this moment is the key to continued reliability and success. There is

attracting

qualified

international

oil

Essentially, if there is an activity that is in any way connected to

such an inherent understanding of the instability of the oil industry

the energy industry in Suriname, you can be assured that Staatsolie

that unnecessary risk is simply not an option right now, with serious

is involved and operating with the best interests of the area at its

austerity measures being taken instead:

core, but the commercial aspects really are worth noting as well.

“The plummeting of world market oil prices in 2014 and 2015

Selling premium gasoline and diesel, fuel oil, bitumen, electricity

has continued. The price of a barrel of Saramacca Crude even

and bunker services, both locally and regionally, the company has

dropped to US$16 in January 2016, the lowest level in years. In

an impressive impact on a number of industries that have come

order to cushion the effects of the falling international oil prices

to rely on Staatsolie. Thanks to its professional demeanor and a

since 2014, several austerity measures were taken. The first half

deep commitment to clients, industries including manufacturing,

of 2016 was one of the toughest periods in Staatsolie’s history.

agriculture, fishing and power generation have all come depend on

Recovery of oil prices, next to the austerity measures taken, created

Staatsolie, but we wanted to know whether these services might

more breathing space in the latter half of 2016. Prospects for this

be offered a little wider afield. That’s the question we posed to

year are positive since the oil prices are recovering, the refinery will

Rudolf Elias, Managing Director.

be producing more premium products and there will be revenues

“That’s a difficult question to answer at this time in the oil cycle.

Of course, we would like to expand into new areas, but the further 26 | Endeavour Magazine

from the Merian gold mine, in which Staatsolie has a 20% stake.”

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STAATSOLIE MAATSCHAPPIJ SURINAME N.V. to make no bones about the stress it has been placed under, and the team divulged further:

So, what will keep Staatsolie operating on a higher level than its nearest competitors? The answer is a simple combination of a

“Staatsolie is the national oil company. There are no other

stellar reputation and an incredibly talented body of staff. Having

operators in the local petroleum sector (production and refining).

crafted an enviable reputation in the petroleum sector over the last

Still, we must consider the challenges for operating in the current

36 years, through an in-depth understanding of market conditions

international and local business environment. Internationally, these

and continued supply of high quality products, professionals are,

challenges are in terms of the oil prices and competition in attracting

naturally, keen to work for this seemingly future-proofed set-up

partners for offshore exploration. With the diminishing influence

and that’s not something that Staatsolie will ever take for granted:

of the OPEC on the oil prices, we can expect ongoing volatility.

“Staatsolie currently employs around 1,000 people. Based on

We are very much aware that we must tune our business to the

the belief that people are key to the company’s success, Human

ongoing volatility. That’s why we strive to stay in the lowest cost

Resource development is a vital aspect of our business practices.

quartile of oil producers. Also, the precarious economic conditions

Training for staff is aimed at the development of knowledge and

in Suriname pose a challenge.”

skills in a way that is beneficial for both employer and employee.

So many other companies might have opted to simply ‘power

We promote as much as possible from within, but for certain

through’ a period of financial turbulence, but Staatsolie has set

specialized skills we have to seek candidates outside the company.”

itself apart by directly tackling it and the rewards are starting to

Rudolf was keen to emphasize that employees at Staatsolie

speak for themselves. Had austerity measures not been taken,

should enjoy as much satisfaction from their roles as possible:

this could have been a very different article, but thanks to strong

“Our staff members are a real valuable part of the company,

leadership, industry expertise and a savvy approach to investment,

because of their intellect. In the coming year we would like to

Staatsolie is ready for the next chapter.

do everything to educate our team and to focus on our younger

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STAATSOLIE MAATSCHAPPIJ SURINAME N.V. members, as they will be the individuals carrying the company

two farm-in partners for the exploration in nearshore blocks and

to the next level. We put a lot of our effort into our young

in the offshore we are looking to close two Petroleum Sharing

intellectuals, by exposing them, amongst others through extensive

Contracts (negotiations ongoing) in 2017.”

training and even internships abroad , to expand their horizons.

There can be no doubting that Staatsolie is ready to

We aim for a sense of purpose when our staff comes to work and in

move forward and tackle industry turbulence head on, as the

return, we facilitate them so they can return home with a sense of

infrastructure already in place, completed refinery expansion and

accomplishment every day.

dedicated team have combined to create a genuine force to be

With the future of the company looking to be in fantastically

reckoned with. Rudolf seems keen to lead Staatsolie into the future

well-equipped hands, we wanted to know what other steps are

with a positive mindset as well, as he concluded the interview by

being taken to keep up with demand for products. A key project

stating that,

looks to have been the extensive refinery expansion project, which

“By 2020, we will have a company with, more than ever, happy

was completed in 2015. When we say extensive, we really do mean

people who have an extraordinary sense of accomplishment. We

it as this one project expanded the refining capacity from 7,200 to

will grow to a value that is far bigger than it is today, as I strongly

15,000 barrels of crude material per stream day. With exciting new

believe that in the coming three years, we will find oil offshore,

developments on the horizon, it was a prudent move two years

together with our partners. This will change the history of the

ago, as the company is in an enviable position now:

company and Suriname. We will find it and when we do, we will

“We have a number of future projects that are being tackled

float 10-20% of shares into the market and enjoy real success.”

right now. Onshore, we have a 141 well-drilling program to boost the crude production back to 17,000 barrels per day, as in 2016, the crude production had declined. We are keen to attract one or

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AMAZING WORLD ROCKET LAB: THE SKY’S NOT THE LIMIT WRITTEN BY ALICE INSTONE-BREWER

T

hroughout our history, humanity has ventured to new shores to prosper, be it to trade, farm, dig for gold or drill for

oil. To the entrepreneurs amongst us, new frontiers mean new resources, new needs, and new opportunities for business. Since long before Neil Armstrong’s small step for man, we have written and dreamed about venturing to that – dare I say it? – “final frontier.” Yet, as with all developing technologies, the cost of space travel has presented a barrier to new companies, keeping access exclusive to large space agencies with the funds and resources to reach it.

However,

the

entrepreneurial

mind

cannot be told no forever, and where demand exists, someone will answer it. Enter Rocket Lab, an independent manufacturer of space travel solutions, based in the USA and New Zealand.

Much of the cost of space travel comes from breaking the Earth’s atmosphere. Upon reaching open space, passenger-less vessels can navigate and work with (relatively) little difficulty. However, getting them there is the challenge, as it requires construction of a rocket, or securing one of the highly sought-

company has designed from scratch - could

it works, adding to the ever-growing and

after spots in the cargo of scheduled flights.

well change the face of space travel.

impressive list of 3D printing’s life-changing

Currently, a place on a flight can involve

From Warp drives to H G Well’s ‘anti-

a long wait, a competitive pitch or, if looking

gravity paint’, fiction has devised a range

Electron lifted off from Rocket Lab’s

for a private service, a good US$50 million.

of colourful methods for space travel to

New Zealand location on May 25th, 16:20

Since 2006, Rocket Lab has worked to

become an every-day part of human life.

NZST, and was the first orbital-class rocket

provide a range of space travel systems

To travel back to before we were used to

launched from a private launch site in the

and technologies, but its latest invention,

the term, a 3D printed rocket would sound

world.

Electron – a 3D printed rocket that the

just as fantastical – yet Electron is real and

32 | Endeavour Magazine

products.

“Our focus with the Electron has been

down the frequency possible in America. For

start-ups, mine minerals from the moon and

this reason, Rocket Lab’s focus has been on

nearby asteroids.

New Zealand, and once up and running, the

“It has been an incredible day and I’m

company predicts that they will be able to

immensely proud of our talented team,” said

provide 120 launches a year. The country

Beck. “We’re one of a few companies to ever

is so confident in Rocket Lab’s work that

develop a rocket from scratch and we did it

they have created new rocket legislation

in under four years. We’ve worked tirelessly

and set up a space agency in anticipation of

to get to this point. We’ve developed

becoming a low-cost space hub.

everything in house, built the world’s first

These launches will allow companies to book space for their cheap-to-build payloads with relative regularity and ease. A

private orbital launch range, and we’ve done it with a small team.”

Although

Electron

entered

space

‘payload’ is often a smaller vessel, unable to

effortlessly, her test payload didn’t quite

launch itself into space, but able to power

make it into orbit on her maiden flight.

itself once there (a much easier task with

However, over the coming weeks, Rocket

zero resistance). Daniel Faber, CEO of Deep

Lab’s engineers in Los Angeles and New

Space Industries, describes their payload

Zealand will work through the 25,000 data

to develop a reliable launch vehicle that

vessels as “space kettles,” which, in order to

channels collected during the flight, and the

can be manufactured in high volumes,” said

be safe and welcome cargo, are powered

company are confident for success on their

Peter Beck, Rocket Lab founder and chief

by water instead of highly explosive fuel,

second launch.

executive in a statement. “Our ultimate goal

propelling themselves through space using

is to make space accessible by providing

small bursts of steam.

“We have learnt so much through this test and will learn even more in the weeks

Once there, these marvellous little

to come. We’re committed to making

creations can serve a range of functions,

space accessible, and this is a phenomenal

Domestic flights must be re-scheduled

be it to deliver fuel or supplies to satellites,

milestone in that journey.”

whenever a rocket is launched, which slows

monitor data or, as is the plan for many

an unprecedented frequency of launch opportunities.”

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BAKER PACIFIC WWW.BAKERPACIFIC.COM.HK // 00852 2522 1114

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD SOLUTIONS, COMPETITIVE COSTS Delicious and nutritious, biscuits are the first and best convenience food, much-loved by consumers the world over. Following a near continuous period of uninterrupted economic growth, Asia Pacific is booming and the rising disposable incomes of a burgeoning consumer class means that demand for biscuits, snacks and confectionery has soared, to the extent that region’s biscuit and confectionery market is now one of the world’s biggest and fastest growing markets.

WRITTEN BY DJAMIL BENMEHIDI

BAKER PACIFIC

With a booming market that is yet to reach its true

potential, there has never been a better window of opportunity for the region’s domestic biscuit and confectionery producers to capture market share from the industry’s global giants.

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ntil recently, the divergence in process knowledge, industry experience, equipment and the capacity to invest between large global producers and the smaller domestic Asian

producers meant that foreign multi-nationals lead the growth in many markets. Bridging this gap became important for Asian producers and this facilitated the growth of Baker Pacific.

“As companies in Asia grow, they need expertise on formulations, ingredient specifications, processes and the development and commissioning of new products. I saw in 2000 many local biscuit production lines and some imported lines and at that time overcapacity. However the capacity was underutilised mainly because of a lack of capability to develop successful new products for a growing market. This is the opportunity which enabled Baker Pacific to start”, explained Iain Davidson, founder and Director of Baker Pacific.

Made up of a small team of industry professionals from UK, China, Korea, each with over 30 years of experience in the food industry, with leading biscuit, confectionery and engineering

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companies, Baker Pacific established a valuable source of expertise and knowhow for the Asian biscuit and confectionery industry.

Even in a market place as competitive as Asia, Baker Pacific’s services have been sought after by leading companies in the industry. Drawing on the experience and skills of its team in production, R&D, project management and engineering the company is capable of providing clients with industrial market

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Burners

BAKER PACIFIC studies based on first-hand experience in Asia, new product

enabled the company to grow. Asian biscuit companies wanted to

development and the transfer of process technology for biscuits,

source equipment locally as it was increasingly difficult to justify

cookies, chocolate, wafer and confectionery.

investment in equipment from Europe and USA. While Asian

Indeed, it is through such work in a consultancy capacity that

companies were able to source good process equipment in Asia,

Baker Pacific first made its name, but as Iain explained it was his

they were reluctant to purchase ovens from China, where, at that

decision to begin manufacturing biscuit ovens that were both high-

time, most ovens were heated by electricity, or India, where the

quality and affordable that took the company to the next level:

predominant fuel was diesel oil. The growing market in Asia was

“At the beginning, the business was consultancy based, and

increasingly using gas fired ovens.

later we began to design and build biscuit baking ovens for a multi-

Iain elaborated on this saying: “ The oven is a critical part of

national company with investment in biscuit factories in China,

the production line and the experience didn’t exist, at that time,

Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Pakistan. This was partly because I had,

in China and India to build reliable gas fired ovens to international

with a Japanese colleague, established an oven manufacturing

standards”.

facility for Baker Perkins at Dalian in the north of China.

So we brought European technology to start building gas fired

Having agreed to build ovens for this multi-national, we built

ovens in Asia. We were a small team, using contractors, so we didn’t

ovens in India, Indonesia and China where we have continued

have investment in a factory, our overheads were very small and our

our work. We now have a good agreement with a company

costs competitive. At that time steel fabrication work in China was

called Dingson Food Machinery Ltd. in China and we’ve already

purchased for around 50% of a UK factory cost in terms of labour,

transferred some of our technology for a specific oven type to

materials and overheads. We were able to meet the standards

this company. We work closely with them and have built a strong

required by multi-national companies at very competitive costs”.

working relationship.”

These are exciting times as the business develops. Iain has

The rest, as they say, is history. An ability to deliver biscuit

recently written a process and engineering manual titled Biscuit

baking ovens to international standards at very competitive cost,

Baking Technology – a guide to the biscuit baking process and the

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Iain Davidson

Cake Baking

90m biscuit oven

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BAKER PACIFIC design, operation and maintenance of biscuit ovens. The book is

existing commercial companies. From a CSR standpoint, it maybe

based on over 40 years of experience not only by himself, but his

that some of these companies will get more actively involved in our

colleagues, the late Glyn Sykes, who provided all the biscuit process

kind of project”.

knowledge for the company and without which the company’s

In terms of what the future holds, the coming years look

achievements would be less, John Lilley our Chief Engineer and

promising indeed. Certainly, from a market point of view, Baker

Steve Eldridge, our Design Engineer.

Pacific is in a growing market, which is projected to continue

Now that Biscuit Baking Technology has been published by

posting very strong growth in South East Asia, in China, in India

Elsevier, Academic Press and sold widely throughout the industry,

for the foreseeable future. Demand for biscuits continues to rise

Iain next challenge is the BISKAID project – a venture to provide

because by developed world standards, consumption per head in

nutritious biscuits that are fortified with vitamins and mineral to

India, China and Indonesia is very low and these are countries where

refugee camps and disaster zones. In a world that is so characterised

biscuits and confectionery are certainly very much appreciated!

by conflict and geopolitical turmoil, delivering a means of feeding potentially millions of displaced people could be the single most important achievement for the company.

Iain continued: “Biscuits have a long shelf-life, can carry many kinds of nutrients, can be easily baked, packed and distributed, so the biscuit is a valuable food for these camps. Unlike breads, which have a very short shelf-life and are difficult to distribute to large numbers of people in these huge camps”.

“I have now been in contact with organisations such as the World Food Programme, the United Nations Refugee Agency and other such organisations, who are supplying biscuits bought from

DINGSON FOOD MACHINERY LIMITED (“DSM”) is currently the market leader in China on producing high-end equipment for biscuits manufacturers. DSM understands the needs and expectations of its customers in the baking industry, that is why DSM insists on supplying high-quality products and delivering them to its customers in cost-effective ways.

DSM’s success is highly relying on its valuable partners including DSM’s quality oriented customers, which include the largest multi-national corporation in the globe. If you are looking for high quality biscuit production equipment but are hesitated with the price of European machines, why not make an inquiry to DSM.

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PURE AND SIMPLE A model utility in the African region, National Water & Sewerage Corporation has continued to go from strength to strength, thanks to its incredible dedication to serving its consumers and an aspiration approach to long-term goals and development. Endeavour Magazine interviewed Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha, Managing Director, to find out more.

WRITTEN BY AMY BUXTON

THE NATIONAL WATER AND SEWAGE CORPORATION

National Water & Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is a

national utility that supplies the region of Uganda with the clean water and sewerage systems that is so desperately needs and is proactive in offering these services to as many areas as possible.

S

o much so in fact, that Dr. Mugisha revealed how an aggressive

regular water supply regimes. The Corporation faces challenges

period of expansion was undertaken to meet demand,

of inadequate infrastructure in the face of growing demand and

“Expansion of the geographical coverage has resulted in

environmental degradation, which is affecting both the availability

an increase in the number of NWSC service towns from 24 to 178

and quality of raw water and financing challenges, while maintaining

towns across the country in just a space of three years. This is a

a service delivery tariff. All these challenges are being faced head on

significant transformation in the business and service model of the

with practical engineering, financing and management solutions.”

Corporation and has redefined NWSC’s role in the Uganda Water Sector and service delivery industry.”

While you might not necessarily think that a national utility would face the same competitive issues as other commercial

The reason for this dramatic growth? An inherent understanding

operations, NWSC has taken it upon itself to actually create a

of the growing demand for water and sewerage services that has

global standard to live up to. As well as priding itself on exemplar

come about as a direct result of an increase in the number of

business stability and sustainability, NWSC is striving towards

towns that are springing up, which in turn, necessitates continued

long-term goals of becoming “the leading customer centred water

infrastructure development and improvement. The only problem

utility in the world”, reflecting both a desire to the very best within

is that environmental conditions have a tendency to make things

the industry, while always retaining a clear focus on the people that

more difficult,

matter most; consumers. Dr. Mugisha emphasised the point even

“The Corporation has taken bold measures to avert the

further,

intermittent water supply situation in the country, especially in

“Our mission statement – “To sustainably and equitably provide

the newly taken over towns, through implementation of the Water

cost effective, quality water and sewerage services to the delight of

Supply Stabilisation Programme (WSSP). The programme entails

all stakeholders, while conserving the environment”, is anchored on

implementation of quick win measures in the upstream to enhance

three pillars namely the proliferation and sustainability of services,

water production and supply reliability. The implementation of a

the focus on the customer, and lastly the contribution towards the

number of programmes has successfully improved water supply

conservation of the environment. In pursuing our vision and mission,

reliability and accessibility. Areas previously devoid of services now

our customer business stability and sustainability statement for the

have piped water services, while a number of dry zones (areas with

long-term is “Water for All, for a Delighted Customer by a Delighted

inadequate supply) have been converted into wet zones with more

Workforce”.

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THE NATIONAL WATER AND SEWAGE CORPORATION Speaking of workforces, the team in place at NWSC is substantial

being undertaken as well. One thing that is abundantly clear is that

at 3300-strong and makes no bones about the fact that it is at the

none of these undertakings are being taken lightly or for vanity

forefront the amazing service delivery that it is so renowned for.

purposes, however, as the customer-centric motives are always at

To that end, continuous motivation and empowerment of every

the core of every new plan,

individual employed by the company is a key focal point, which has

“We launched the Customer Relationship Model (CRM) where

resulted in extensive training and development opportunities, as

every customer is taken care of by a customer relationship officer.

well as comprehensive skill identification endeavours. Vocational

All this is aimed at ensuring customer delight. We are leveraging

skill strengthening and internal management development

new technology to better serve our customer. We are piloting

initiatives have been firmly put into place with a view to amplifying

packaged waste water treatment technology to ensure increase

the core strengths of every team member, from the top down, but

in our sewerage services, including replication to many other

it’s not just technical skills that are focused on,

operational towns. We have also completed plans to implement

“We also strengthen behavioural attitudes of staff, guided by a

an ambition plan codenamed 100 percent Service Coverage

set of values set by the Board, through various forms of coaching

Acceleration Project (SCAP100) aimed at extending water to an

and mentoring activities.”

additional 12,000 villages within our operational areas to reach

With an enviable reputation already garnered and a team

100% water service coverage by 2020.”

of highly motivated and committed staff in place, it comes as

Can you imagine the peace of mind that customers must enjoy,

no surprise that NWSC has been able to invest in exciting new

knowing that the NWSC has made a determined commitment to

developments, in a bid to remain at the very cutting edge of

always improving its services? This is truly a company that has

utility provision. A new water treatment plant, located to the east

sought to meet a need and do so with a personal touch and so

of Kampala, is one of the most intensive development projects

many global corporations could stand to take serious inspiration

currently being curated, but there are also serious IT innovations

from this approach. There’s no smoke and mirrors here, only clear

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and transparent operations with the consumer in mind, which is why the future looks set to be positive and more successful than ever,

FICHTNER WATER & TRANSPORTATION is an international consultant specialised in urban and rural infrastructure projects. One of the company’s major aims is to assist Uganda as a fast-growing country, in its efforts to improve drinking water supply and sanitation services.

“We are confident that in the next 3-5 years, we will have reached our target of 100% service coverage in all our areas of operation. Our current investment in infrastructure expansion, uplifting the profile and delivery of water and sewerage services, provision of subsidised services to the urban poor and enhanced collaboration with various stakeholders will give us tangible benefits in reliable, sustainable and efficient service delivery gains.

These gains will be best demonstrated by increased geographical coverage, water supply reliability, efficient operations, a strong and sustainable financial position, increased participation in environmental conservation.”

Inspiring, innovative and operating with the best interests of staff and customers at the core of every endeavour, NWSC is singlehandedly redefining the standards by which all corporations should be judged and we look forward to celebrating its future successes, which are all but guaranteed.

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NATIONAL ENGINEERING BUREAU WWW.NEBDUBAI.COM // 971 4 3242020

A FUSION OF AESTHETIC BEAUTY AND FUNCTION A recognised Alpha+ city that falls behind only London, New York, and Tokyo in the world global city rankings, Dubai is a location that needs no introduction, such is its global reputation for grandeur and conspicuous wealth. It is the crown jewel that symbolises the UAE’s growing international prestige, and an engine of growth that has enabled the diminutive nation to make economic and political waves that far bely its size.

WRITTEN BY DJAMIL BENMEHIDI

NATIONAL ENGINEERING BUREAU

With its soaring skyline, a glittering forest of striking

and exquisitely designed skyscrapers and structures, Dubai is utterly breath-taking in terms of its aesthetics, and every inch the futuristic cosmopolitan metropolis for which it has become known.

M

uch credit for the successful fusion of visual splendour, grand

peers and clients alike, and for many years the company was the

design and effective municipal function, which includes

go-to firm for small to medium size projects in Dubai. The past

iconic buildings like the Burj Khalifa and Atlantis, The Palm,

15-years have proved to be a gamechanger for the company,

to name but a few, must of course be given to the city’s rulers, who

however, during which it has experienced a quite incredible upturn

have been proactive in orchestrating Dubai’s rise to greatness. But

in terms of its number of projects, and their size and scale. Today,

if Dubai’s rulers are to be credited for their vision and ambition,

NEB is regarded as a big-project specialist, having now completed

then companies of the stature of National Engineering Bureau must

some of the most iconic projects, and it is no coincidence that

also receive their share of credit for being the primary instruments

this has occurred since Jamil Jadallah’s arrival at the company in

of their will.

2002. Since he entered the industry in the 1990’s, Jadallah has

Since the company was first established more than 30-years

amassed great knowledge and expertise which he has since used

ago in 1984, National Engineering Bureau (NEB) has helped play

to transform NEB. In particular, his collaborative approach to

its part in a rapid transformation that has seen a sleepy fishing

management, inspired his staff to become the best that they can

village become one of the world’s greatest cities in less than a

be, both in a professional and personal capacity.

generation. Headquartered in Dubai but with licenses to operate

Hard work, honesty, and loyalty are the values that underpin

in all seven emirates, NEB has developed an impeccable reputation

NEB’s accomplishments over the years, and no more is this evident

for excellence as a leading service provider of architectural and

than in the way the company works with clients. Jamil elaborated

engineering consultancy solutions.

on this, saying: “We work with our clients, offering support on all

“National Engineering Bureau is a multidisciplinary consultancy,

stages of the projects in the hopes of executing and a successful

providing A-Z solutions for projects. We offer support from design

project meeting the requirements of the client and the needs of

all the way through to site supervision, with a staff count of over

the end user. We believe that working with the client to guide and

470 and over 33-years of experience within the GCC region,”

support and realise their vision, that we can build a relationship

explained Jamil Jadallah, NEB’s Managing Director. He continued:

based on trust and hard work, resulting in repeat business and a

“We work predominantly within the UAE, however we do have

successful working relationship. Having been established within

projects in Oman, India, Turkmenistan and plan to move further

the region for over 33 years, we have carved out many long lasting

afield in the near future.”

successful relationships which emphasises our work ethic and

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commitment to our clients and their projects.”

Marina

Upon taking on a project, NEB’s architects first take the time to get inside the client’s mind, so to speak, and gain a sound understanding of their vision. Only once they understand the client vision can they can set about realising it. Each individual project represents a new beginning – there are no preconceptions, no templates to work from. The slate is clean. This is because each project is treated as bespoke, tailored only to that particular client.

“NEB’s success can be directly linked to our long-standing working relationships; however, we believe it’s our work ethos and commitment to establishing and maintaining such relationships that has attributed to the company’s success and continued growth. We believe in working with all developers and nurturing each project if there is genuine investment and belief in the project.”

The result of fostering strong, customer-centric relationships with clients, and of investing the time and resources to discover exactly what it is they desire, has led to the successful completion of dozens upon dozens of exquisite buildings, both at home in the Middle East and further afield. Over the course of the company’s three-decade history, the company has completed an array of highprofile projects, which includes banks and shopping malls, towering office blocks, residential areas, schools, hospitals, and even a clutch

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NATIONAL ENGINEERING BUREAU of super-tall skyscrapers, including Marina 106 – the jewel in

during which it has been forced to come to terms with a new-normal

NEB’s crown, and a structure which upon its completion will be the

world of lower oil prices, the region has now stabilised somewhat.

second tallest tower in Dubai behind only the Burj Khalifa.

Following a strong finish to 2016, which saw NEB acquire many

NEB’s portfolio is first-rate, and showcases fully its ability to

new projects, 2017 has thus far continued in much the same way.

design and develop fabulous buildings that combine avant garde

“New clients as well as expanding in to a new sector of the market.

aesthetics with comfort and function. Naturally, these feats haven’t

This highlights a great example of growth for the company, with

gone unnoticed, and in addition to the company’s reputation as

plans to continue to take on new projects in new regions in the

a leader in its field in the Middle East, NEB is now beginning to

new future,” Jamil said, with regards to what the future holds for

gain international recognition that has seen the company voted

business. “Looking forward in to the 3rd and 4th quarter of the

amongst BD’s World Architecture top-100 firms.

year, we are seeing a lot more stability within our industry due to

It goes without saying that NEB’s success simply wouldn’t have been possible were it not for the company’s diverse and

the oil prices and forecasted projects coming from the government bodies in Dubai and the UAE.”

highly skilled workforce. Jamil Jadallah is understandably proud of

It appears that with ever more mega-projects and ambitious

his team, stating: “NEB currently has over 470 staff made up of

builds planned at home in the Middle East, 2017 and 2018 are

architects, engineers, interior designers, and office and site staff.

going to be fruitful indeed for the company. And that’s without

At NEB we understand the importance of our staff to the success

taking into account the world beyond, where NEB is planning to

and continued growth of our company. Many staff has stayed with

expand its horizons further. The sky’s the limit for Jamil and his

the company for many years growing and developing professionally

team.

under our talented and experienced senior staff, resulting in promotions internally within the firm.”

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AUTOMOTIVES PEUGEOT 308 308 SW GT Line PT 130 130 hp 1.2l 6 speed manual MRRP £18,895 308 GTI 270 272 hp 1.6l 6 speed manual MRRP £29,405

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n my experience of reviewing cars over the years, I’ve become increasingly fond of Peugeots. There aren’t many car brands

out there, after all, that have truly mastered the art of producing exciting, reliable motors that look good, and measure-up as a close second only to the elite brands with much higher price tags.

An ear worm was placed in my head way back in September 2015 when we were asked to review the Peugeot 308SW. One of our regular reviewers was assigned and he is a 6’5 man mountain. Naturally, he complained bitterly about the lack of cabin room in his review, which I thought was a little unfair. So, to redress the balance and give the 308SW a fair crack of the whip, I felt it was only right and proper to get a normal sized person to review the 308, albeit the sporty 308 SW GT Line and 308 GTI. Our friends at Peugeot sent us a brace of their cars to play with in May, and we took them on a good variety of surfaces, from motorway to country lanes – guess what, my opinion hasn’t changed one bit. It is fair to say that the fantastic French giants at Peugeot make a lovely car.

Both the SW and the GTI have similar set-ups inside the cabins. Each model has a tiny steering wheel, which I guess you either love or hate. Personally, I think they are ace because they really make you feel at one with the car. The dash board is clever as the dials are set above the tiny steering wheel, 54 | Endeavour Magazine

and are perfectly placed to help ensure

We get to play with lots of cars here at

your eyes are kept firmly on the road whilst

Endeavour and they range from basic fleet

driving. All of the car’s controls, from the

cars to the most luxurious mile munchers

stereo to the sat nav, are simple and easy to

(all in a day’s work..). What I love about the

use – their purpose is obvious, meaning no

Peugeot is that everything works well and

stress and no fuss.

has clearly been made to a high standard

GTI

Both cars have the Peugeot open and go

– the perfect example of this is the cruise

technology which allows you to keep the key

control function, which is one of the simplest,

in your pocket. This nifty little gadget means

most easy to use on any car I have tested

you can approach the locked vehicle and

yet. With the rapid growth in the number

it will unlock as you open the door handle.

of speed cameras, this is so important, and

Once inside, you then press the start button

I find I use cruise control and speed limiters

and away you go. Again, simple, easy, and

constantly. Having a system that is easy and

really, really effective.

reliable is priceless.

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The SW is the 308’s estate model, and what immediately struck me about it was

a normal sized family will love it. A family of

gear lever, which transforms the whole car

freak giants, not so much, granted.

into a throaty, red-blooded racer. The engine

the car’s remarkable flexibility. The estate

The second car we had the pleasure of

growls with purposely increased noise in the

doesn’t compromise on any of the standard

trying out was the terrifically powerful 308

cabin, the dials change to red, the steering

version’s road capabilities, and it drives

GTI 270 - a hot hatch which lights up the

stiffens, and the power and throttle map

and rides impeccably. Importantly, too, it

road with performance and looks. The GTI is

change to achieve the fierce performance of

also looks really nice. With split rear seats

not only blisteringly fast but can set-up to be

0-62mph in around 6 seconds.

the boot can offer a gargantuan 810 litres

driven gently all day. It doesn’t strain on the

The GTI 270 is an absolute beast of a

of space, making the car very generous in

reins to be unleashed. However, if fast isn’t

car. It’s all about power to weight ratio and

terms of storage capacity This is a great

quite fast enough, you can switch on Sports

the 308 has it spot on, delivering more

family car which is no slouch to drive, and

mode – aka punch the big button next to the

horsepower per litre than a Ferrari 458.

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SW It is even stated that the car can return a

sure-footed. Any GTI is also about looks,

combined cycle of 47 mpg. All this power

and the 308 has doesn’t disappoint. It has

This car has the looks, performance and

and speed needs to be able to stop, of

everything, sitting on 19” alloys, with red

qualities to blast the competition out of the

course, so it is fortunate the 308 GTI has

brake calipers that boast its prowess and

water. Peugeot have made a truly wonderful

hugely powerful Alcon brakes, made-up of

side skirts. The GTI grill and badges just add

car that is brilliant value for money. If they

15-inch discs at the front. That’s the same

to the whole package.

are sold in fewer numbers than some

size as the entire alloy wheel on the Peugeot 108 city car!

Peugeot

have

put

in

a

the most comfortable in this class.

great

manufacturers, it could be argued that

entertainment system, which includes sat

they are rarer and more appealing. All in all,

It drives as you would expect of a

nav through the 9.7” colour touchscreen. It

an absolute beast, not to mention a true joy

sporty car that produces 270 hp. It can be

has all the standard stuff you need, with USB

to drive.

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TOWERING ABOVE THE REST A great many companies claim to have the best interests of their clients at heart, but few can rightly state that they’ve been living up to that mantle for over 100 years. Eilbeck Cranes is a one-ina-million operation that sets the standard for global machining and support manufacturing, which is why Endeavour Magazine was keen to discover the secret to the company’s success.

WRITTEN BY AMY BUXTON

EILBECK CRANES

A 100% privately owned company, located in Australia,

Eilbeck Cranes has garnered itself an enviable reputation, but not merely on a regional level; we’re talking globally here. So here’s the big question; what’s the secret to the covetable position as a market leader?

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he answer is as simple as having a natural talent for not only meeting and exceeding customers’ needs and expectations, but also actually predicting them and offering totally tailored

and customised solutions.

Having been in operation for a staggering 110 years (seriously, how many companies can you interact with, safe in the knowledge that their methodology has been proved out over a century?), Eilbeck has become the premier choice for a range of commercial

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clients, from SME’s all the way through to government and highlevel corporate institutions. With this in mind, it can’t come as any surprise that long-lasting relationships, a vested interest in clients’ successes and a proactive approach to customer service are the pillars that underpin every contract undertaken by Eilbeck. Nor can you be shocked that so many clients return, without hesitation, time and time again.

Perhaps it’s the family-run element to the company that offers that extra nuance of credibility and peace of mind that clients find so irresistible? When you learn that the current CEO, Tom Eilbeck, is the third consecutive family CEO to take the reigns, you get a real sense of the steadfast and uncompromising family tradition that steers the company as a whole, but the company was no flight of fancy, back at the moment of conception. Engineering runs though the veins of every Eilbeck and being the grandson of the founding father of the company, Tom Eilbeck has certainly not looked to upset a successful apple cart with radical ideas that would undermine the incredible reputation enjoyed by the company for a century.

EILBECK CRANES With six manufacturing plants located throughout Australia,

and machining ability at its fingertips, the quality of workmanship

Eilbeck Cranes has certainly grown over the last 110 years,

carried out at Eilbeck is nothing short of staggering, a fact that is

but the initial founding principles remain the same; hard work,

plainly reflected in the numbers of repeat clients and the complexity

determination and family values. The proof is in the pudding, as

of projects undertaken.

they say, as these seemingly commonsense and simple principles

With cutting edge machining workshops in place, kitted out

have directly contributed to the company gaining not only national,

with state of the art CNC technology, the company is in a unique

but also international recognition as “the only organisation to

position to be able to confidently offer exemplar services, but

provide a serious challenge to the traditional European domination

this is by no means all that Eilbeck relies on to retain its enviable

within the crane industry”. We assume that this is what directly lead

reputation. A spokesperson for the company revealed that,

to the company motto of “One Company, Many Locations, Global Service”.

“With our fabrication capabilities, we additionally have both a garnet blast booth, steel shot blast unit, a completely equipped

Knowing that Eilbeck Cranes enjoys a comfortable local market

paint bay to all different paint specs, shrink fitting, a first class

share and is also a high-ranking contender in wider spheres,

CNC machining workshop, electrical and assembly capabilities.

perhaps we need to gain a better understanding of exactly what

Alongside this capacity, our team have the ability to design and

the company does?

engineer, if required. Our team believes in the upmost quality and

In a nutshell, Eilbeck Cranes can offer a one-stop solution for any and all crane and winch manufacturing needs. If that sounds

have ITP’s in place and QA systems for all fabrication, paint and machining work available to offer to the client.”

even remotely simple to you, then think again! As the saying goes,

With a longstanding spotless reputation, an enviable client

it takes a village and in this case, the population of said village is

base and a team of industry-leading professionals in place, Eilbeck

a highly proficient team of experienced and carefully sourced

is well-placed to continue on for not only another 110 years, but

operators and engineers. With enormous fabricating, welding

endlessly, but what does the future hold? A piquant mix of family

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heritage (bolstered by the current CEO sharing the name of the original founder) and future-proofed technology means that the potential for continuation and more importantly, development, is unlimited and it appears that the team is extremely excited about what’s to come, “As we now expand our capabilities further into CNC machining, we become further independent being able to engineer and machine products for our leading crane and winch divisions.

As Eilbeck have operated as machinists before, we are drawn back to our roots, and we can guarantee to provide accurate products which will suit your needs and work time and time again.”

How about we make a prediction about the future of Eilbeck Cranes? Given that there is an exceptional amount of history and a vested family interest in the continuation of the company, coupled with the all-encompassing market domination already in place, we think that the coming years will see Eilbeck rise to the top of the global marketplace. Not only that, we will put our necks on the line and say that we firmly believe that in the future, when crane and winch manufacturing is being discussed, in any country, it will be impossible not to hear the name Eilbeck cranes and we honestly can’t wait to see that prediction come true.

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PACTICS WWW.PACTICS.COM // 86 21 5138 8760

A MAJOR NAME IN MICROFIBER Socially responsible textile production might sound like something of a myth, but Pactics, an innovative Chinese operation is making it a reality. Endeavour Magazine took a closer look at the company to understand the ethics and values that run through every fibre of the incredible company.

WRITTEN BY AMY BUXTON

PACTICS

In a competitive world where big is usually considered

to be better, Pactics took an unusual stance when starting out, as it focussed on in-house production in a bid to increase product quality and improve supply chain management.

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rought into being in 2004, with a small factory and a team of just 15 people in Shanghai, China, it was the dedicated and committed approach of everybody involved that lead to fast

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development and the staffing body increasing to 65 by 2009. It also directly contributed to a pilot plant being set-up in Cambodia, in

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2010. The rest, as they say, is fantastically successful history!

Packaging, Box Supplies & Manufacturing

Staring with a simple vision that highlighted a desire to, “…create a decent company that offered competitively priced, high-quality microfiber products in an environmentally and socially responsible way,” Pactics was keen to set itself apart from competitors, right from the start. It’s no secret that a number of textile production companies have exploited workers with inadequate working conditions and wages, but that was NEVER on the cards for Pactics, “Not only did operating in Cambodia allow us to provide aboveminimum-wage jobs to an economically deprived community, it also gave us the opportunity to build our own cutting-edge, sustainable

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work space which caters to the needs of both our people and our planet. In March 2014, we opened the doors to our brand new factory in Siem Reap, featuring unique environmentally friendly elements and a variety of facilities for our staff. Today, our facility

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in Siem Reap employes 300 full-time Cambodian staff, bringing our total workforce in China and Cambodia to 450 employees.”

It could be easy for a successful company to focus all energies on the more commercially successful branches of operation, but

PACTICS that was not a trap that a set-up as colleague-centric as Pactics

“We don’t just make great products, we build great partnerships.

was ever going to fall into. If nothing else, this wouldn’t be in line

We want every step of the Pactics process to be simple and

with the green and inclusive values that form such a vital part of the

straightforward, and collaborative with our partners to meet their

foundations of the entire company,

practical, branding, and logistical requirements.”

“While much of our high volume production has now shifted

Let’s talk about what makes Pactics tick, function and different

to our green factory in Siem Reap, Shanghai remains the home of

from competitors. When looking at the core values of the company,

Pactics’ knowledge and innovation. Here, we continue to develop

we honed in on a set of beliefs that single-handedly allow the

ground-breaking technologies and production techniques which

operation to set itself apart from everyone else in the same

allow us to offer unique, quality product solutions to our partners.”

industry and what you’ll be most impressed by is how people are at

When you stop to really drink in that statement, we don’t think

the centre of every standard. Looking to always bear responsibility,

that you’ll be even remotely shocked to learn that today, Pactics

supply chain management, collaboration and innovation in mind,

is a world leader in the microfiber industry. Offering innovation

there is a strikingly ethical core to the company, which is exposed

and best practices in equal measure, it didn’t take long for leading

when more details are given,

lifestyle brands to cotton on to the fact that they needed to get in

“We prioritise the social and environmental impact of

on the action, which has lead to an impressive client base, including

manufacturing. The needs of our planet and our people – partners,

Adidas, repeatedly coming back for more business. Despite these

consumers, and staff – are of primary importance to our business.

impressive contracts, Pactics has remained as modest as ever,

We understand the importance of brand security. Our commitment

simply stating that,

to responsible business practice guarantees we deliver high-quality

“We do business in a way that works for everyone.”

products in an ethical and environmentally friendly way. We

We wanted to know a little more, so asked what Pactics believes

believe the best results are achieved through collaboration. Being

sets them apart from their competitors,

responsive and versatile allows us to build strong partnerships and work together to create valued products. We know the value of being at the cutting-edge. By investing in knowledge we are able to offer our partners creative product solutions that meet practical needs and further brand identity.”

Be honest; would you ever expect such social and environmental responsibility from a successful textiles operation? Therein lies the inherent genius of Pactics; it’s a company that maintains incredible standards, offers new innovations, yet always strives to minimise environmental consequences. The current commercial world seems to showcase those companies that pay lip service to green endeavours, but it’s those that slip under the radar and just continually strive to do, rather than say, such as Pactics, that are making the real differences, “We understand the materials we work with and the impact our work has on the world around us. We consistently work to expand this understanding even further and are currently partnering with the University of Amsterdam on a waste management research project. Such research makes us better able to actively minimise our environmental impact, as well as better equipped to advise our partners on the environmental aspects of the products we manufacture for them.

In March 2014 we opened our state-of-the-art, sustainable work space in Siem Reap. The factory is designed to work in harmony with the local climate and surrounding environment, as well as with the people that work there. For example; large windows allow for daylight harvesting and strategically located air vents ensure workers always benefit from natural airflow. Rainwater is collected

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to flush toilets and solar panels power the LED lights used after

Kingdom of Cambodia. It provides 450 jobs to the people here. Pactics

dark. The factory is the first of its kind in Cambodia, and sets a

is the largest producer of microfiber and packaging products for the

strong example of environmentally sustainable manufacturing

world’s premium brands in the eyewear industry.

possibilities.”

The combination of product/process innovation and an international

With an undeniably incredible product, a keen desire to protect

sales/service department offers unique opportunities for our clients to

the environment and a client base to make far larger operations turn

work directly with the factory to achieve the best results in quality, in

green with envy, Pactics is weaving itself not only a phenomenal

time delivery, new product innovation and brand protection.

reputation, but also serious textile manufacturing longevity. This

On the special occasion of the Khmer New Year 2017 and thereafter,

is definitely one company that we will be keeping an eye on, so we

may I wish you all and your families happiness, wisdom, prosperity and

can enjoy seeing the fruits of its labours realised even more. The

success in your personal lives and the work here at Pactics.”

interview ended with a heartfelt message to all employees of the company, from Naing Vannoeun, Production manager, which reads,

Now THERE is a management team that does more than simply paying lip service to staff development and happiness!

“My Dear Colleagues!

On the occasion of the Khmer New Year 2017, I would like to extend my wholehearted and sincere thankfulness to all Pactics employees, who always committed and contribute to the success of Pactics Cambodia. Your ethical ideal of morality, knowledge and efficient skills contribute to the great achievement of Pactics Cambodia.

Until now it has been almost six and half years since Pactics Cambodia was introduced and established in the Siem Reap Province

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CITY OF TSHWANE WWW.TSHWANE.GOV.ZA // 0027 12 358 9999

IGNITING EXCELLENCE If coastal cities like Durban and Cape Town, with their perfect ivory beaches, blue skies, sun and surfboards, are the chic playgrounds where South Africans go to let their hair down, then Gauteng in the country’s north-east plays an altogether more serious role as the country’s economic and political centre of gravity.

WRITTEN BY DJAMIL BENMEHIDI

CITY OF TSHWANE An industrial heartland, home to a vast majority of the

country’s mining and heavy industry sector as well as mighty Johannesburg, Gauteng’s US$112 billion GDP generates 33% of the national GDP, and an astonishing 10% of the African continent’s total GDP. No less important, however, Gauteng is home to City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (City of Tshwane) and the “Jacaranda City” of Pretoria – South Africa’s executive capital and political centre in which the country’s national government presides.

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tretching 120 km across and more than 100 km from its

and technology, electronics and information technology, as well as

southern-most point to its northern tip, the City of Tshwane

defence, design and construction.

is the largest metropolitan municipality in South Africa, and

In an urbanised world where more than half the world’s

surely the most diverse. Rolling green hills and quaint farmland

population is concentrated in cities, it is more important than ever

juxtapose with the grand Jacaranda tree-lined streets, striking old-

that the likes of Pretoria, Cape Town and Johannesburg step up to

world architecture, and towering cityscape of Pretoria. This quite

the plate. Cities are now the hubs around which the lion’s share of

beautiful region has long been regarded as the jewel of the South

global GDP and innovation is generated. They provide the largest

African north, and a cultural hub that is regarded by the regional,

concentrations of customers for businesses wishing to sell goods

national, and international business community as one of the most

and services, and act as a magnet for highly skilled and highly

desirable areas in the country to do business.

educated top industry talent who flock only to the global cities

The City of Tshwane has made great strides forward over the

that they feel will provide them opportunity and fortune. For South

past decade in terms of development, both in delivering improved

Africa to succeed in realising its incredible potential, and rise to

services and living standards to the 3 million people who call the

become a nation with genuine global power credentials, its cities

region home, and in providing the first-rate infrastructure needed

must show both the business community, and indeed the world,

to show the international community what Pretoria really is – a

that it has the means to meet their aspirations, and offer safety,

bustling urban centre that is every inch a global city on the rise.

sustainability, and well-being in an environment steeped with

Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Cllr Solly Msimanga, says Tshwane is open for business. “With easy access via road and rail to

history and culture. Fortunately, these are attributes that the region possesses in abundance.

the OR Tambo International and Wonderboom National Airports, a

The cultural heritage of Tshwane, particularly in Pretoria where,

network of roads to neighbouring cities, and the Gautrain and BRT

following decades of turbulence and struggle, South Africa’s hard-

networks for easy commuting, doing business in Tshwane is much

won democracy was born at the city’s iconic Union Buildings, there

more than just being situated in the capital of South Africa.

is a great sense of pride that manifests itself in a commitment

And it is not only large enterprises – whether commercial, industry, or construction – that benefit; in prioritising the strategic

to empower its people and realise Nelson Mandela’s vision for a bright, inclusive society for all, regardless of race or creed.

national goals of job creation and sustainable growth, we continue

Tshwane’s Executive Mayor, Cllr Solly Msimanga, says the City

to concentrate on the creation of growth-oriented SMMEs. We

of Tshwane’s new focus is grounded by three key elements namely

invite entrepreneurs and business people to explore the various

Stabilisation, Revitalisation and Delivery.

established industrial areas available in Tshwane and capitalise on these opportunities and create centres of employment.”

“The City’s new Integrated Development Plan and Mediumterm Revenue Framework sets out our new vision and political

From a bustling CBD to its serene office parks, the City of Tshwane

priorities for the City. We can finally begin to roll out value-for-

offers opportunities for any size of business - from the all-important

money capital projects meant to benefit our people and boost the

small, micro and medium enterprises (SMME) and entrepreneurs,

economy of the city”.

to high-technology firms, global commercial operations, as well as

“Being an African capital city will require us to do things

light and heavy industry. With a solid foundation stretching back

differently and set a good example for other cities. Our IDP

many decades, the City is a proven leader in education, research

document presents our desired vision for 2030; that of a

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CITY OF TSHWANE prosperous capital city through fairness, freedom and opportunity.”

BPO operators. The Tshwane BPO Park will provide a globally

The City’s strategic plan is to provide essential services and

competitive facility to both the public and private sector. It is

infrastructure, fight poverty and build clean, safe, and healthy

poised to become the centre of excellence for BPO/M in South

communities, and facilitate the growth of Tshwane as a world-class

Africa, providing a one-stop shop for all BPO needs. This park will

finance and business hub.

be the first rural BPO park in South Africa.”

The City of Tshwane’s commitment to becoming a “smart city”

Tshwane is also a key manufacturer and assembler of passenger

which creates sustained, balanced economic growth and a high

vehicles. According to the Automotive Industry Development

quality of life for citizens by aligning, integrating and developing a

Centre, the city produces 40% of South Africa’s automotive output.

common vision between industry, research institutes, universities,

The recent expansion plans of BMW (R6 million) and Nissan’s

and local government, is in line with this aim. To help streamline the

increase of its units from 40,000 to 80,000 in their plants in

process, the City of Tshwane and the City of Oulu in Finland have

Rosslyn bear testimony that this industrial hub is full of potential

entered into a twinning agreement to help Tshwane achieve smart

and opportunity.

city status.

Additionally,

High on the City’s development agenda is the establishment work

on

the

Tshwane

Business

Process

of the Tshwane Automotive City – a special economic zone where

Outsourcing (BPO) Park is ongoing and is expected to be completed

a chain of auto suppliers will be located. The programme is in

in February 2018.

partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre,

Executive Mayor Msimanga: “This initiative is set to be a

the motor industry and the Gauteng Provincial Government.

game changer in this space which will see Tshwane gaining first-

With a future that shows every sign of being as rich as its past,

mover advantage to other regions in accelerating industry growth,

the City of Tshwane is a region that is on the up, and a model of

attracting private and public investment, facilitating job creation,

municipal success fit for the 21st century. There is little doubt

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skills development and infrastructure development. It is also set to

that over the years to come, the region will increasingly catch the

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position the city as the BPO location of choice for local and global

attention of the world for all the right reasons.

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CITY SPACE TO THRIVE Growthpoint Properties creates space to thrive using innovation and sustainable property solutions.

The properties it owns, manages and develops make a positive difference to the people who use them, the businesses occupying them, and the communities and the environment surrounding them. In this way, Growthpoint creates value for all its stakeholders, including the cities in which it invests.

This ethos has grown Growthpoint into a leading international property company invested in a diverse, quality portfolio of more than 530 commercial properties across South Africa, and in Australia and Europe.

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AMAZING WORLD UP, UP, AND AWAY! FLYING CARS, AND THE COMING TRANSPORT REVOLUTION

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or those who grew up watching The

fiction geekery – they are here, they are real,

a fleet of flying cars in the not too distant

Jetsons, a childhood staple from yester-

and within the coming decades they will

future, while companies like Airbus are busy

year that more than a few of us will

likely become an astonishingly unremarkable

working on feasible concepts like the Pop.

remember fondly, flying cars were a sci-fi

part of our everyday lives. One thing is

Up - a multimodal ground and air passenger

dream that we hoped we’d live long enough

certain: their emergence will lead to a world

transport vehicle designed specifically for

to see, but never actually believed we would.

that is unrecognisable from today’s.

urban travel. Then there’s the Chinese

Well, as the recent emergence of a number

You’d be forgiven for thinking this to be

Ehang 184, VTOL autonomous aerial vehicle

of companies with the capabilities and

a slightly outlandish claim at first glance,

(AAV) that will operate as an automated

technology to design and build them clearly

but consider this: Dubai announced only as

air taxi of sorts, allowing for take-off and

shows, flying cars are no longer science-

recently as April this year its plans to deploy

landing from pre-set points around the city

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that power consumption will be no more than that of an electric car, and the cost will be similar to that of a high-end sports car – but convincing a sceptical public that they are safe to use may take time. Then there is the task of devising rules of the road and an aerial highway code, so to speak, for the bustling, gridlocked skies of the future. To prevent catastrophic airborne collisions with other vehicles and buildings, this is essential, and it will be a time-consuming and arduous task, bearing in mind that the world is still only coming to terms with the use of simple drones.

In a world where the wildest scifi dreams of decades ago are becoming positively pedestrian, many of us might feel a little disappointed that news of this coming transport revolution hasn’t made us as giddy as we once thought it would. Technologyinspired revolutions are more commonplace now than they once were, and we are currently on the cusp of a number of them, where they are based. And let’s not forget

The emergence of these vehicles heralds

be it as a result of AI, the utilisation of stem

the Dutch company PAL-V International,

the beginning of a transport revolution that

cells or the fourth agricultural revolution –

who have developed the PAL-V Liberty – a

promises to completely change the world

quite frankly, there is a lot to be amazed by

two-seater hybrid marvel which can hit up to

around us, much like the motor car did

nowadays.

100mph on the road or 112mph in the air at

during the late 19th to early 20th century.

All the same, perhaps we should let

altitudes up to 4,000ft. Excitingly, these are

However, what with this novel method of

our inner child rejoice a moment at the

but a handful of examples – there are many

transport still being in its infancy, a great

possibilities of a world, and more to the

more companies large and small around the

many questions and challenges exist that

point, sky packed with Jetson-esque flying

world, including Google and Uber, who are

must yet be answered. Surprisingly, their

contraptions. Call me juvenile if you will, but

also aiming to enter into the market early.

cost isn’t much of a concern – it is thought

lightsabres next, anybody?

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MAPUTO CORRIDOR LOGISTICS INITIATIVE WWW.MCLI.CO.ZA // 27 (0)13 744 0294

FACILITATING GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Thanks to its first-rate infrastructure network, skilled workforce, and standing as the continent’s leading finance, technology, and commodities production hub, South Africa has long been regarded by economists and the world’s advanced nations as the region’s great economic hope. However, if the country is to unlock its immense potential and develop into a recognised power by international standards, there is still much work to do.

WRITTEN BY DJAMIL BENMEHIDI

MAPUTO CORRIDOR LOGISTICS INITIATIVE It is no secret that the economies of Africa’s big-hitting

regional powers have seen better days – sadly, South Africa is no exception in this respect. The half decade just gone has proved especially challenging at times for the country’s business community, but recent data has painted an altogether more promising picture of what lies ahead. Efforts to shore up and strengthen economic growth are starting to bear fruit, chief amongst them being the establishment of a growing number of development corridors across the Southern African region.

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esigned to support and encourage economic integration

a large part of its work involves lobbying and advocacy, with the

through the opening up of markets, the emergence of

mandate coming from its members who represent a range of

development

sectors, including transport, clearing and forwarding, cargo owners,

corridors

across

the

Southern

African

Development Community (SADC) has proven to be one of

service providers, and shipping lines, amongst others.

the region’s major economic success stories of late. Trade and

“MCLI is a non-profit membership organisation which performs

investment has increased markedly in their catchment areas, thanks

the functions of a corridor management institution, providing a

to infrastructure upgrades and the increased cargo volumes this

critical interface between government and private sector users

has facilitated, while partnerships and goodwill has been fostered

of the corridor to retain open lines of communication and resolve

between business communities in neighbouring areas. Barriers to

issues on the corridor,” explained Barbara Mommen, MCLI’s CEO

trade have fallen and improved efficiencies achieved. Suffice to say

of five years.

the effect has been transformational.

She continued: “As our focus is on the transport corridor

There are few better examples of the economic opportunity

connecting South Africa, Swaziland, and Mozambique, ending at

that the development corridor model can foster than the

the port of Maputo, we are concerned with the key transport nodes

Maputo Development Corridor – a 600km trade route stretching

i.e. the road, the rail, and the port and its terminals. We have a broad

from the South African economic powerhouse of Gauteng and

range of sectors represented within our membership and have

Johannesburg to the Indian Ocean port of Maputo, and from

structured our public/private dialogue carefully so that there is a

Swaziland to Maputo. Since it was established in 2004 with the

level of accountability and reporting, via our various communication

goal of promoting and rehabilitating what was once one of Africa’s

channels. Through this we can provide all of our stakeholders with

most lucrative strategic transport corridors, the Maputo Corridor

information which will add value to their operations.”

Logistics Initiative – a private sector initiated non profit company,

In addition to stakeholder support and information, this value

comprised of stakeholders from the surrounding regions’ business

has also come from utilising the MDC’s geographical advantages.

communities, and the regional and national governments of its

In terms of overland distance, Port of Maputo is far closer to

connecting countries - has succeeded in breathing life back into the

Johannesburg and the industrial north then the country’s other

Maputo Development Corridor and restoring it as one of Southern

maritime gateways, meaning that use of the corridor achieves

Africa’s economic hotspots.

transit cargo efficiencies with regards to time and cost – indeed,

MCLI’s key objectives are to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the Maputo Corridor for its supply chain

this is its key selling point for prospective stakeholders today, much as it was historically.

stakeholders. This is done through facilitation of meetings with

The MDC’s route follows that of a trail which was trodden for

various stakeholders, communication, marketing of the Maputo

many decades by both workers seeking employment and businesses

Corridor, integration of the various initiatives on the corridor and

transporting their goods and services up until the early 1990s.

to make policy recommendations to the various organs dealing with

During its 1970s peak, up to 40% of South Africa’s exports reached

transport corridors, both nationally and continentally. Consequently,

the world’s sea lanes via the MDC. However times have changed,

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MAPUTO CORRIDOR LOGISTICS INITIATIVE and the MDC now shares the market with the ports of Durban,

in achieving its longer-term aim, the MCLI’s role will evolve from

Richards Bay, and Port Elizabeth, as well as the Coega Industrial

serving a support and corridor management function for what is

Development Zone – all of which act as key cargo transportation

presently a trade transport route into an integrated development

hubs through which South African exports reach the open ocean.

corridor including economic catalysts such as special economic

Barbara elaborated, saying:

zones – an area where business and trade laws differ from that of

“From a corridor perspective, the Maputo Corridor competes with the corridors ending the ports of Richards Bay and Durban.

their home countries, having been developed to optimise business activity and wealth generation.

The greatest challenges are the costs of services in Mozambique

This will take time of course, and no little amount of negotiation

which are dollar based. These can be mitigated if the efficiencies of

between the MCLI and its public-private sector partners in order to

services are improved, and this is where much of MCLI’s attention

achieve. However, as Barbara mentioned, plans are afoot to table a

is focused. The most important elements of a supply chain are

proposal which could expand MCLI’s capabilities significantly, and

predictability, reliability and efficiency, and transporting goods

thereby lay the foundations for a future expansion of the MDC’s

across borders means that these three elements must be in play.”

remit:

While the MDC is unlikely to fully recapture its former

“MCLI is currently working on a project funded by the World

market share, there is little doubt that it is slowly growing to rival

Bank’s Africa Transport Policy Program which has two elements.

its competitors. Which is much as you’d expect – utilising its

The first is to revise the current Memorandum of Understanding

geographical advantages makes good commercial sense for the

which applies to South Africa and Mozambique to include the

businesses which operate within its sphere of influence. And yet,

Kingdom of Swaziland, and to propose a formal working partnership

in terms of its future benefits and opportunities, the MDC has the

between the three countries and MCLI so that the organisation

potential to become so much more?. Should the MCLI succeed

can fully support the development of the Maputo Corridor in an

delivering freight reliably Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), the largest division of Transnet SOC Limited, is a world-class freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight. With over 25 000 employees, the company maintains an extensive rail network across South Africa that connects with other rail networks in the sub-Saharan region. Transnet’s rail infrastructure represents about 80% of Africa’s total rail infrastructure and operates in six business units: Agriculture and Bulk Liquids, Coal, Container and Automotive Business, Iron Ore and Manganese, Steel and Cement, and Mineral Mining and Chrome. Our TFR International Business team is responsible for crossborder traffic.

TFR transports around 4, 2 million tons of traffic per week, which includes traffic to and from the SADC region. Our intention is work with our African and Southern African Development Community country partners to increase the share of traffic on rail across the region.

Reliability and agility is key to individual country, hinterland and regional integration and economic development. Investment in logistics systems, particularly on rail and in key transport corridors such as the Maputo Corridor and North-South Corridor, is therefore necessary and urgent to meet growing demand to move cargo efficiently and cost-effectively.  P.O. Box 72501, Parkview, South Africa, 2122  +27 11 308 3000  www.transnet.net 82 | Endeavour Magazine

institutional framework which will give its capacity to resource the organisation more effectively to carry outs its work.

The second is to draft a strategy for the organization to 2021 which provides the structure and impetus for improving the operational, research and analytical capacity of MCLI. Both these elements will enable MCLI to improve its lobbying and advocacy activities.”

With the support of its funding partners, Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM), Swaziland Railway, Transnet Freight Rail, the Department of Transport in South Africa, and Kudumba Investments, along with the support of general members like Lebombo Border Dry Port, Sasol, Rohligh Grindrod, MACS Maritime, Mearsk, Manica Freight and Naval Servicos, MCLI is in safe hands over the years to come.

Thus far, the Maputo Development Corridor has grown and thrived even in spite of mining sector downturns and a challenging economy – should South Africa finally turn a corner as many hope, who knows what it could achieve for its stakeholders and the South

Located at Maputo Port (Matola), STEMA is the strategic gateway for cereals in the SADC region.

Its silos are connected to the world by sea through a maritime terminal and linked inland by road and rail.

STEMA adds value to the Maputo Corridor as a multiform and costeffective logistic platform.

African people? One thing is for certain, the future of MCLI and the MDC look bright indeed.

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RISE BAKING COMPANY WWW.RISEBAKINGCOMPANY.COM // 001-888-444-0322

PUTTING THE CUSTOMER FIRST When it comes to creating great food, as a rule it is almost always the case that the smaller independently-run outfits steal the show. No more is this true then with delicious artisan breads, crispy bars and cookies, as any discerning consumer of such treats will soon attest.

WRITTEN BY DJAMIL BENMEHIDI

RISE BAKING COMPANY Local bakeries, as with most small food outlets, take

great pride in their craft and bake their goods with great attention to detail. The art of creating unique breads, crispy bars and cookies, using meticulously sourced ingredients that are then baked to perfection, is as important as the bottom line. When a bakery emerges that is a cut above the best of the rest, people talk and word spreads over social media, and before you know it the bakery in question is the talk of town. And therein lies the problem: when a local bakery achieves success, more often than not it eventually hits a wall.

A

rtisan indie-run bakeries can only spread their wings so far,

umbrella. This process started with New French Bakery in 2013,

and those that do grow and develop to the stage where they

then Best Maid Cookie Co. a year later in 2014, Hudson Baking

are bigtime, suddenly realize that while they are a national

in 2015, South Coast Baking in 2016, and then Choice Foods just

brand with branches in every city, they have lost the grassroots

this year,” explained Eric Ahlgren, Rise Baking Company’s Chief

connection to their customers that provided the foundations for

Operating Officer.

their success in the first place.

He continued, saying: “We put this platform together with the

Finding a happy medium somewhere in between being a small,

thought process that there’s a gap in the marketplace where the

nimble artisan bakery with no more than a handful of outlets

very large baking companies have lost the appropriate level of

and a giant national and international baking brand to whom

customer focus, and the small regional players haven’t got the reach

their customers are little more than numbers has proved to be a

or resources to serve national accounts. There’s an opportunity

challenge. In fact, up until recently very few brands succeeded

right in the middle where if you can create an organization with

in developing a national footprint in the US without losing that

a national scale that can remain nimble and customer-focused,

bakery-next-door stardust that made customers sit-up and take

you’re going to win in the marketplace.”

notice in the first place. That is, until Rise Baking Company found

And won they have. Today, Rise Baking Company is a

a blueprint for operating a middle-ground business model that has

manufacturer with a portfolio of delicious, high-quality products,

succeeded where many in the industry have failed.

including innovative frozen cookie dough, fully baked cookies,

The Rise Baking Company story began in 1995 when New

crispy bars and artisan breads for the in-store bakery and

French Bakery, a Minneapolis-based artisan bread baker, first

foodservice markets. It’s range of customers is no less varied,

opened its doors for business. Over the course of the 20-years that

including major national players spanning grocery, warehouse/

followed, New French Bakery captured the region’s niche artisan

club, convenience and mass merchandisers who demand business

bread market, before catching the attention of Arbor Investments

partners that are ready, able and willing to support them cross-

– a Chicago-based private equity firm that was then seeking to

functionally. With a distribution range that spans nationally across

acquire an artisan bread company of the New French Bakery mould.

the United States, in addition to a small number of international

Through this acquisition, Arbor Investments gained a foothold into

markets, it is telling that Rise Baking Company is thriving in a highly

the bakery sector – the rest, as they say, is history.

competitive marketplace that is bursting at the seams with rivals

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and competitors.

With the backing of Arbor Investments and its considerable

RISE BAKING COMPANY resources and expertise, Rise Baking Company has gained access to

Fortunately, this process of integrating the once-separate

a strong network of food and beverage industry operators, which

component companies that now make-up Rise Baking Company,

it has leveraged to increase sales. Internal processes have been

whilst challenging, has been far from insurmountable. Rise Baking

streamlined, and they have successfully built on each of the legacy

Company’s ethos is based around the tenets of being customer-

foundations by expanding resources in areas including innovation,

focused, hard work, accountability, and passion – all values which

technology, food safety, HR, and finance. In addition, there is

align naturally with those of its original component companies.

also the US $50 million that Arbor has invested into boosting Rise

The acquisition of New French Bakery, along with Best Maid

Baking Company’s production capacity and capabilities.

Cookie Company, Hudson Baking, South Coast Baking, and Choice

The union between Rise Baking Company and its component

Foods were strategic in nature, and occurred only because Arbor

parts and Arbor Investments has undeniably been a successful one,

Investments had confidence that their cultures aligned with that of

but that isn’t to say that there haven’t been a few minor hurdles, as

Rise Baking Company. As a business landscape littered with broken

Eric pointed out:

mergers and squandered billions show, an inability to integrate

“Merging the companies together has posed its challenges,

companies can be catastrophic, and Arbor has passed on a number

which is to be expected when you have different companies and

of opportunities to acquire companies which initially looked

cultures coming together, different product portfolios, different

promising because culturally they wouldn’t fit.

computer systems, and so forth. We’ve been working to merge

The success of this ‘journey to one’ is clear for all to see, but

these elements, and unite the legacy companies and their brands

undoubtedly the key to Rise Baking Company’s rise to prominence

under the Rise Baking Company name. Rallying under the single

is attributed to its commitment to customer focus and the ability to

name and working to create a unified culture and identity; making

respond quickly to market demands.

sure that everybody is speaking the same language, whether in IT or manufacturing, and working towards the same goal.”

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“Having quality products, ensuring customer-focus, being nimble, and delivering to customers what they truly want is

essential. Today, most of the customers from the retail segment are looking for some differentiation with their products or packaging.

By working with them, we can help provide them with tailored products to meet their needs,” explained Jeff Getzkin, Senior Vice President of Sales at Rise Baking Company. He went on to say: “We promote a team culture in that our environment is ‘find a way to make it work for the customer, and then do what it takes to get it done.’ This differentiates us from our larger competitors where they have what they want to sell and that is all they have to offer.”

This product tailoring can take any number of forms, be it offering to develop labels for customer in-house, or providing different types of artisan breads using different baking methods;

We are honored to be a supplier to Rise Baking Company!

it can be offering innovative, unique flavours of cookie dough and baked cookies. The artisan bread market is continuing to grow exponentially, while even mature product lines like cookies are still seeing demand increase year-on-year. Staying innovative and flexible, and staying ahead of the pack with regards to utilizing the

Clasen Quality Chocolate is world-class manufacturer of

latest technological advancements is essential. So too, of course, is

chocolate, confectionery coatings and fillings. Our wide

creating an environment and working culture in which Rise Baking

variety of products can be used for baked goods, snack

Company’s employees feel valued, and are made central to the

mixes, nutritional bars and more!

businesses’ success.

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RISE BAKING COMPANY On this point, Eric stated: “We are a relationship-based company

Eric concluded the interview on this point, explaining: “To

where the quality of our people is just as important as the quality

support this growth, we are investing in several capital expansion/

of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we

improvement projects. Our Springdale, AR cookie manufacturing

value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work. With

facility is currently undergoing construction which will double in

over 1000+ employees across 7 manufacturing facilities we seek

both the size and capacity.

first-rate recruits to join our rapidly growing family.

We’ve nearly completed the installation of a new artisan bread

We take pride in working with creative individuals with a

line at our Minneapolis, MN Facility, guaranteeing the artisan

passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our

breads that we provide stay true to the European techniques our

team. We continually seek to promote from within, over the years

customers have come to enjoy. Additionally, we’ve added robotic

we’ve invested heavily in the recruiting, selection and training of

automation and packaging lines to this facility.

our team members. In addition, we’ve made significant investments in wages and benefits to attract and retain world-class talent.”

These are exciting times for the company, which, following a fifth strategic acquisition this year and the award of several lucrative

Our most recent expansion is at our River Falls, WI facility where we are working to increase the capacity and improve efficiencies in our cookie lines as well as integrate our crispy bar manufacturing operations under one roof to maximize our workforce.”

new customer contracts, has driven Rise Baking Company to invest

Continued organic growth of Rise Baking Company will be the

heavily in expanding its facilities. Three major plant expansions

flavour of choice over the medium to long-term. But while growth

within each of the business segments are underway which will

and corporate development will continue, what is certain is that

support the growth of Rise Baking Company’s proprietary Fast Pan

the company’s commitment to delivering a superior customer

TM technology, and result in the introduction of new varieties of

experience will not waver with growth. The recipe to Rise Baking

delicious, European styled artisan breads, and allow us to expand

Company’s success is a winning one – why change it?

our variety of crispy treats that evoke home-made appeal.

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TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY WWW.TCAA.GO.TZ // 00255 22 2198196

COME FLY WITH THEM Civil aviation development and administration in Tanzania has come on in leaps and bounds, thanks to the continued hard work and dedication of the Tanzania Civil Aviation authority.

Endeavour Magazine took a closer look at this progressive and everchanging operation in order to garner a better understanding of where it has come from and, more importantly, where it looks destined to go.

WRITTEN BY AMY BUXTON

TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

If we claimed to be a world-leading authority as to the

state of the Tanzania aviation industry, we would quickly become unstuck, which is why extensive research needed to be undertaken and what an eyeopening experience that was!

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ittle did we know that there is no way anybody could talk about the sector, without taking a thorough look at how the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) came into being, as

the organisation confirmed, “…the civil aviation administration in Tanzania can be divided

Ground handling for corporate & VIP Jets Permit

into four parts, starting with during colonial era, after independence and during and after the collapse of the East African Community.”

Essentially, a single authority, responsible for a number of localities, was affected by British colonial rule and it was only in the 1990s, as part of significant economic reforms, that the TCAA as

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we know it now was brought into existence,

Transport

“Economic reform in the 1990s required autonomous

Aircraft security Charters and cargo Meet & assist Hotel accommodation

regulatory authorities for technical and economic regulations in their respective sectors. Generally, the established authorities included responsibilities in enforcing technical standards (safety and security) and for promoting effective competition and economic efficiency, protecting the interests of consumers and promoting the availability of regulated services to all categories of consumers in the regulated sectors. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) was one of the first four regulatory authorities to be established.”

Taking up the heavy and responsibility-laden mantle of full

Equity Aviation Services (T) Ltd Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) P.O. Box 18092, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255 739 923 721 +255 22 28 42 901

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Mobile: + 255 754 49 48 96 VHF GROUND FREQ: 128.8 Email: ops@equityaviation.co.tz Website: www.equityaviation.co.tz

regulatory operations in November 2003, a clear and defined commitment to safe, enjoyable and economically sound aviation activities were the primary concerns and, most impressively, continue to be the guiding principles of the Authority, to date.

Swissport Tanzania Plc, the leading aviation services provider is a subsidiary of Swissport International Ltd. Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority has licenced it to provide ground handling services at Class I airports in the country. Currently it is at Julius Nyerere, Kilimanjaro and Songwe International Airports; and Mtwara Airport.

With a track record of more than 31 years, the company employs about 1000 workforce, handles about 17,000 flights, 1,300,000 embarking passengers and 25,000 tons of cargo a year. Recently Swissport Tanzania Plc Swissport Tanzania launched a state of the First Floor Swissport Freight Termina  +255 22 2844 610 art Import Cargo Facility with modern cargo Julius Nyerere International Airport  +255 22 2844 343 handling processes and equipment.

P.O. Box 18043,  Dar.Info@swissport.com  www.swissport.com

Dar Es Salaam – Tanzania

Certified under: ISAGO | ISO9001:2008 QMS | ISO14001:2004 EMS

Services offered: Ground Handling Cargo Services Aviation Security Executive Aviation Training (IATA accredited Training Centre)

Swissport Tanzania Plc  +255 22 2844 610

First Floor Swissport Freight Terminal

 +255 22 2844 343

Julius Nyerere International Airport

 Dar.Info@swissport.com

P.O. Box 18043,

 www.swissport.com

Dar Es Salaam – Tanzania

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TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY Trying to discuss the all-encompassing breadth of the responsibilities taken up by the TCAA is a mammoth task, but it’s

services while maintaining quality, protecting the environment and safeguarding the interest of consumers and the public”

vital in order to develop a rounded appreciation of everything it has already achieved and hopes to, in the future,

This in itself makes it clear just how important the stewardship of the consumer is in the industry, which is further supported by

“The functions of the Authority shall be to perform the

the vision of the management team, which looks to ensure,

following: To issue, renew, vary and cancel air service licences; to establish standards for regulated goods and regulated services; to

“The civil aviation system in Tanzania to be amongst the safest, most orderly and sustainable in the world.”

establish standards for the terms and conditions of supply of the regulated goods and services and to regulate rates and charges.”

Don’t go assuming that these are just trendy buzzwords and appealing phrases though, as the motto, which states, “Aviation

In addition, effective and responsible fiscal monitoring is key,

Safety and Efficiency. Our Commitment. In partnership” offers

as is the continued overseeing of expected standards compliance

an insight into the genuine integrity, professionalism, efficiency,

and customer satisfaction. To this end, the Authority pledges to

quality and people-centredness approach that underpins the

share information with all relevant bodies and institutions, as well

steadfast values of the entire operation, values that are upheld by a

as advising the Government as to necessary legislation changes.

stringent team of executives,

It’s instantly clear that the everyday tasks of the Authority are

“The Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of

far-reaching and vital, which is why a comprehensive mission

Directors with six non-executive members and the Director General

statement, a clear vision and a memorable motto are all in place and

of the Authority, as the seventh member. The President appoints

working alongside the Authority in a bid to instigate confidence.

the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman and the other directors are

The mission of the TCAA is,

appointed by the Minister responsible for aviation. The Board

“To ensure safety, security and regularity of civil aviation in

provides overall leadership and strategic direction of the Authority.

Tanzania by providing effective oversight and efficient air navigation

The Board is accountable for the overall performance of the TCAA

Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Coastal has a network of offices throughout the country and operating hubs in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Zanzibar.

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TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY in carrying out its statutory functions and achieving its objectives.”

Never losing sight of the people that really matter, the

Don’t you find the levels of corporate governance in place

consumers, while always being vigilant in terms of localised

not only refreshing, but also eminently appropriate, given the

developments, the TCAA has made great strides in not only a

industry that TCAA is operating within? If you do, you might also

competitive industry, but also one that needs to have safety

be impressed by the comprehensive five-year strategic plan that

running through its very core, we just know that the sky’s the limit,

has been put in place to manage the development of the Authority

in terms of future accomplishments and we can’t wait to see them

that looks set to complete in 2019. The third plan of it’s kind, the

come into being.

key to the entire strategy is to focus on best-practices and to take advantage of key economic opportunities, “The second plan consolidated the achievements made in the first plan and steered the Authority into a more effective and efficient organisation by benchmarking its services against best practices. The third pla, while building on the experience gained from implementation of the Authority’s mandate under the previous plans, takes into account the existing changes seen in Tanzania’s social, political and economic environment. In particular, it takes into account Tanzania participation in regional economic communities as well as the aviation industry’s international nature outlook in respect of safety, security and operational requirements spearheaded under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other major international collaborators.”

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