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HASTINGS DEERING
MINING GLOBAL top distributors across the globe – Hastings Deering is able to provide customers with the most up-to-date , cutting-edge advancements in the industry .
While originally based on necessity – Cat needed a local company to partner with when expanding into the Australian market – the relationship between Hastings Deering and Caterpillar today is beneficial for everyone involved , especially the customer .
“ We are two organizations that act as one for our customers ,” Mehmet said . “ We take the global strength of Cat and use it to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services . By applying our local skills and knowledge , we have created a comprehensive product / service offering that really is industry-leading .”
Quality products require quality people Mehmet bases the ongoing success of Hastings Deering on a number of things , including supplier relationships and technological advancements ; however , he continues to reference the company ’ s core values as the true foundation of the culture at Hastings Deering .
[ SIDEBAR ] Hastings Deering : Core Values 1 . No harm 2 . Integrity 3 . Transparency 4 . Care
Maintaining consistency and alignment across all branches is key to upholding the company ’ s values , thus creating a positive and culture .
“ By communicating the same key messages , we can get everyone to recognize Hastings Deering as one organization with one goal as one team , or oneHD [ One Hastings Deering ],” Mehmet explained .
Continued growth The leadership team at Hastings Deering also understands that the growth of organization can only be successful if those supporting the expansion are growing as well . From the Hastings Deering Institutes of Technology , which focuses on future industry leaders , to on-the-
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