LEADERSHIP
For Glencore Technology , innovation starts with collaboration .
“ Here in Australia , and all across the world , collaboration is a key ingredient to being innovative ,” said Glencore Chief Technology Officer , Reinhardt Viljoen . “ We have a very supportive and collaborative group here at Glencore Technology and everyone brings something to the table .”
Collaboration helps Glencore Technology continue to find new ways of identifying and developing technologies to improve processing in the mining industry , as well maintaining a wide range of existing applications in the mining industry .
Along with working internally with Glencore operations , Glencore Technology partners with other companies in building innovative technologies that improve processing . For example , Netsch GmbH , Glencore Technology ’ s partner in the development of the IsaMill Technology .
“ Once we identify a need , we run a very lean operation . We know what we ’ re good at and we stick with it ,” said Viljoen . “ We excel at commercializing technology and identifying needs . We work with the universities as well carrying out our own research and design to take those ideas to the next level in a very functional and commercial way .”
“ We take great pride in developing processes that are operationally proven and deliver value to our customers sustainably , such as our fine grinding processes that give mining operations the ability to liberate more of their valuable minerals .”
Integrity is the key for G . J . Gardner Homes NZ While many business owners talk about building a company culture that feels like a family , most fall short in actually implementing that . For G . J Gardner , that wasn ’ t an option .
“ We want to be revered for being an organization of integrity , and one you can be proud to be part of ,” said G . J . Gardner NZ co-owner Grant Porteous . “ We want people to walk around with our brand on their chest and say to us , which they do , ‘ Oh , you work for G . J . Gardner . What a fantastic business to work for .’ And that ’ s what we get all the time .” This is a common theme throughout , with many of the
24 December 2015