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May 16, 2012
National Lifestyle Villages

Mike Hollett, chief executive officer of National Lifestyle Villages, tells Andrew Pelis how the company has diversified and grown into a $50 million business since the turn of the century.

Mike Hollett, chief executive officer of National Lifestyle Villages, tells Andrew Pelis how the company has diversified and grown into a $50 million business since the turn of the century.

May 9, 2012
Astral Foods Ltd

Against a backdrop of increasing competition from cheap imports and rising transport costs, Astral Foods’ CEO Chris Schutte tells Andrew Pelis how South Africa’s leading integrated poultry producer is going from strength to strength.

Against a backdrop of increasing competition from cheap imports and rising transport costs, Astral Foods’ CEO Chris Schutte tells Andrew Pelis how South Africa’s leading integrated poultry producer is going from strength to strength.

The story of Astral Foods’ consistent year-on-year growth traces back to its beginnings in 2001 when conglomerate Tiger Brands decided to unbundle its agricultural arm.

February 28, 2011
Asenjo Energy

As demand for power continues to escalate, Botswana is seeking to utilise its vast quantities of coal.

Across Southern Africa the economic downturn has hampered efforts to build crucial infrastructure, resulting in power shortages across the region at a time when demand for power continues to escalate. Being no stranger to this scenario, Botswana is now turning to companies like Asenjo Energy to utilise its vast quantities of coal. Chief operating officer Malcolm Campbell talks to Andrew Pelis.

 

February 23, 2011
Casinos Austria International: Viage

In 2010, Brussels saw the launch of the Viage Entertainment Center. Managing director Andrew Webb explains how the casino and entertainment venue has quickly established itself as a successful venture and benefactor to the local community.

In 2010, Brussels saw the launch of the Viage Entertainment Center. Managing director Andrew Webb tells Andrew Pelis how the casino and entertainment venue has quickly established itself as a successful venture and benefactor to the local community.

 

Brussels has long been held up as a doyen for international business. While that remains the case, a recent splash of glamour has seen entertainment become en vogue with the arrival last year of the Viage Entertainment Center.

February 23, 2011
Electricidade de Moçambique

Mozambique has emerged from the hardships of civil war to become a fast-developing economic nation. That growth has put pressure on national supplier Electricidade de Moçambique to expand, as Carlos Yum, director of the Corporate Performance unit and Business Development, explains.

Mozambique has emerged from the hardships of civil war to become a fast-developing economic nation. That growth is hugely dependent on electricity; and this has put pressure on national supplier Electricidade de Moçambique to expand, as Carlos Yum, director of the Corporate Performance unit and Business Development, explains to Andrew Pelis.

 

February 15, 2011
Manroc Development

As Canadian mining companies continue to prosper from high mineral prices, more technically-challenging mining projects have become attractive.

As Canadian mining companies continue to prosper from high mineral prices, more technically-challenging mining projects have become attractive. Andy Keough at Manroc Developments tells Andrew Pelis how the Ontario-based contractor is enjoying its own boom as a result of its specialty mining services.

 

January 31, 2011
Bakers Transport

Logistics companies have had to rethink their business models over the last few years, as customer trends have moved away from the traditional long haul service to a one-stop solution. Abdool Tayob, chief executive of Bakers Transport, talks to Andrew Pelis.

Logistics companies have had to rethink their business models over the last few years, as customer trends have moved away from the traditional long haul service to a one-stop solution. Abdool Tayob, chief executive of Bakers Transport, talks to Andrew Pelis about how the changes have benefited this family-run success story.

 

 

January 31, 2011
ECG Engineering Consultants Group

Construction work across the Middle East has created a wealth of opportunity for consultancy firms that can deliver diversity in engineering, as Andrew Pelis finds out.

Construction work across the Middle East has created a wealth of opportunity for consultancy firms that can deliver diversity in engineering. Ashraf Khalil, vice president and head of the Business Development Division at ECG Engineering Consultants Group, tells Andrew Pelis how the company has grown across a changing landscape for the past 41 years.

 

 

January 31, 2011
Engen Petroleum

Maintaining growth at a manageable rate is hard enough, without the added complications of red tape when that growth is cross-border. Wayne Hartmann gives Andrew Pelis an insight into the strategy behind an ambitious international expansion programme.

Maintaining growth at a manageable rate is hard enough, without the added complications of red tape when that growth is cross-border. Wayne Hartmann gives Andrew Pelis an insight into the strategy behind an ambitious international expansion programme.

 

 

 

January 31, 2011
Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Ltd

The Gladstone area of Central Queensland has a long history as an industrial area—but with so much activity, by the mid-1980s there was a shortfall of appropriate labour skills. Kerry Whitaker, CEO of Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Ltd, explains to Andrew Pelis how her organisation has helped to fill that gap.

The Gladstone area of Central Queensland has a long history as an industrial area—but with so much activity, by the mid-1980s there was a shortfall of appropriate labour skills. Kerry Whitaker, CEO of Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Ltd, explains to Andrew Pelis how her organisation has helped to fill that gap.

 

 

 

January 13, 2011
Department of Water Affairs, South Africa

Water affects every aspect of our lives and in South Africa it’s regarded as a precious commodity. Dr Cornelius Ruiters, from the Department of Water Affairs, is charged with helping to improve water quality, supply and security on a limited budget.

Water affects every aspect of our lives and in South Africa it’s regarded as a precious commodity. Dr Cornelius Ruiters, from the Department of Water Affairs, is charged with helping to improve water quality, supply and security on a limited budget. He tells Andrew Pelis about current initiatives to provide safe water for everyone.

 

January 13, 2011
Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa

As African economies develop, many nations have learnt the value of maintaining links to their former colonial pasts. In Mozambique, the Cahora Bassa Dam has delivered energy across Southern Africa for over 30 years. Andrew Pelis explores how Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa has managed to maintain supplies through a turbulent 30 years, with a little help from Portugal.

As African economies develop, many nations have learnt the value of maintaining links to their former colonial pasts. In Mozambique, the Cahora Bassa Dam has delivered energy across Southern Africa for over 30 years. Andrew Pelis explores how Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa has managed to maintain supplies through a turbulent 30 years, with a little help from Portugal.

 

January 13, 2011
Trepax Innovation

The 1980s saw the emergence of developing regions, none more so than South East Asia. This brought a rising demand for construction and laid the foundations for Trepax Innovation. Director Paul Greenhalgh gives Andrew Pelis an insight into how the business has evolved.

The 1980s saw the emergence of developing regions, none more so than South East Asia. This development brought a rising demand for construction and laid the foundations for Trepax Innovation. Director Paul Greenhalgh gives Andrew Pelis an insight into how the business has evolved since Thailand’s “Tiger economy” was born.

 

December 15, 2010
Wesfarmers Curragh Pty Ltd

Rod Bridges tells Andrew Pelis about the changes he has implemented at the Curragh mine and how these have resulted in big savings.

Rod Bridges tells Andrew Pelis about the changes he has implemented at the Curragh mine and how these have resulted in big savings.

 

Global demand for coal continues apace, with mining companies across Australia enjoying something of a boom period. For a business like Wesfarmers Curragh, the key has been to implement cost-effective mining processes to make the most of buoyant market prices.

November 24, 2010
Target Engineering Construction Company

The story of Target Engineering Construction Company is intrinsically linked to growth and development over the past four decades in the Middle East. Ayman Taji has masterminded the company’s steady growth throughout that period; and here he talks to Andrew Pelis about the legacy he will leave behind when he shortly steps down from his role.

The story of Target Engineering Construction Company is intrinsically linked to growth and development over the past four decades in the Middle East. Ayman Taji has masterminded the company’s steady growth throughout that period; and here he talks to Andrew Pelis about the legacy he will leave behind when he shortly steps down from his role.

 

November 23, 2010
Devmark Property Group

Looking at the bigger picture has always been a must for success; and in the case of Devmark Property Group, it led to a withdrawal from the residential market just before the bottom dropped out. Founder and group managing director Hein Ehlers tells all to Andrew Pelis.

Looking at the bigger picture has always been a must for success; and in the case of Devmark Property Group, it led to a withdrawal from the residential market just before the bottom dropped out. Founder and group managing director Hein Ehlers tells all to Andrew Pelis.

 

 

 

November 23, 2010
John Craig

South Africa’s clothing retail sector has faced a challenge as customers find themselves with lower disposable incomes. Lily Moreira, managing director at John Craig, tells Andrew Pelis how tough times have sparked new ideas.

South Africa’s clothing retail sector has faced a challenge as customers find themselves with lower disposable incomes. Lily Moreira, managing director at John Craig, tells Andrew Pelis how tough times have sparked new ideas.

 

Tough times call for tough measures, or so the saying goes. But for one South African business, the current economic retail slump has led to rather more creative measures as it has cut its cloth accordingly.

November 17, 2010
Northgate Minerals Corporation

Gold prices remain at record levels, but mines are a depleting resource and as reserves decline at one mine, another must be found to take its place. Andrew Cormier at Northgate Minerals Corporation explains how his company has dealt with the forthcoming closure of its flagship operation, the Kemess South Mine in British Columbia, and is building a new cornerstone, the Young-Davidson Mine in northern Ontario.

Gold prices remain at high levels, which is great news for mining companies. But mines are fundamentally a depleting resource and as reserves decline at one mine, another must be found to take its place. Andrew Cormier at Northgate Minerals Corporation tells Andrew Pelis how his company has dealt with the forthcoming closure of its flagship operation, the Kemess South Mine in British Columbia, and is building a new cornerstone, the Young-Davidson Mine in northern Ontario.

 

 

November 2, 2010
Bird-Graham Schools

Across Alberta, the foundations for future education are being laid—but it is no easy task. Lee Davis, project director for the Bird-Graham Schools joint venture, talks about the challenge to coordinate ten busy building sites at the same time.

Across Alberta, the foundations for future education are being laid—but it is no easy task. Lee Davis, project director for the Bird-Graham Schools joint venture, speaks to Andrew Pelis about the challenge to coordinate ten busy building sites at the same time.

 

 

The ability to multi-task is something all business leaders are familiar with. However, Lee Davis, project director for the Bird-Graham joint venture to build schools in Alberta, takes multi-tasking to a new level.

November 2, 2010
North American Palladium Ltd.

When the global economic crisis took hold, the price of palladium plummeted, leaving newly arrived president and CEO Bill Biggar with a tough decision regarding the fate of North American Palladium Ltd. Two years later he talks about the company’s rapidly changing status.

When the global economic crisis took hold, the price of palladium plummeted, leaving newly arrived president and CEO Bill Biggar with a tough decision regarding the fate of North American Palladium Ltd. Two years later he tells Andrew Pelis about the company’s rapidly changing status.

 

 

October 27, 2010
Acoustex

Jackie Barclay, managing director at Acoustex, tells Andrew Pelis how reduced order volumes lead to a re-think on inventory strategy that saw the company ride out the global economic storm.

The automotive industry certainly suffered during the global financial crisis and the knock-on effect for many lower tier affiliates was devastating. Jackie Barclay, managing director at Acoustex, tells Andrew Pelis how reduced order volumes lead to a re-think on inventory strategy that saw the company ride out the storm.

 

 

 

October 27, 2010
Avocet Mining Plc

A major shift in strategy is now seeing this company adjusting its focus from South East Asia to West Africa, as Andrew Pelis discovers.

The saying “Go West, young man” has been a part of our language for over 150 years; and while its origins may have referred to America’s growing empire, the idea has been followed to the letter by one gold mining company, as Andrew Pelis discovers.

 

 

 

 

October 13, 2010
Kenya Bus Service Management Ltd

Kenya’s transport service poses many challenges to bus operators; but Kenya Bus Service Management Ltd is making a real difference in Nairobi.

Kenya’s transport service poses many challenges to bus operators. Edwins Mukabanah, managing director of Kenya Bus Service Management Ltd tells Andrew Pelis how his company is making a real difference in Nairobi.

 

 

 

 

 

October 13, 2010
Pike River Coal

Mining is often about an underground world of tunnels towards the centre of the earth. At Pike River Coal, however, the challenge of New Zealand’s geology has resulted in tunnelling uphill and a reliance on water.

Mining is often about an underground world of tunnels towards the centre of the earth. At Pike River Coal, however, the challenge of New Zealand’s geology has resulted in tunnelling uphill and a reliance on water. New CEO Peter Whittall explains all to Andrew Pelis.

 

 

 

 

October 4, 2010
iRely

Commodities markets can be notoriously volatile thanks to fluctuating prices and operational pressures. One solution that manufacturers are increasingly turning to is iRely, an innovative software company.

Commodities markets can be notoriously volatile thanks to a blend of fluctuating prices and operational pressures. One solution that manufacturers are increasingly turning to is iRely, an innovative software company. Sudhakar Kaup, vice president at iRely, talks to Andrew Pelis about how the company gives manufacturing companies an edge.