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20Our eye on the environmentAltron group company secretary, Andrew Johnston, presented the certificates andtrophies for the Environmental Awards. Introduced three years ago, awareness ofand interest in this category have grown exponentially, as reflected in the numberof entries received this year.The Group Company that hasAchieved Environmental ExcellenceNominees:l Bytes Document Solutions for its Go Green Awareness Campaign.l Powertech Aberdare Cables for improving energy efficiency in itsproduction processes.l Altech UEC for its comprehensive waste management and recyclingprogramme.l Powertech IST Otokon for the development of products that helpclients to monitor their energy consumption.Winner:Altech UEC’s environmental journey started more than four yearsago, resulting in various green initiatives being implemented in themanufacturing of their products as well as the day-to-day running of thebusiness.This journey has led to major costs savings, new revenue streams,community upliftment programmes, improved awareness and reducedenvironmental impacts.The group’s comprehensive waste management strategy is particularlysuccessful. This has not only made Altech UEC a more profitable andenvironmentally friendly place to work in, but also addresses the everincreasing needs of their clients and major customers.Individual environmental passionand initiativeThis award, that recognises an individual’s initiative and personalinvolvement to improve the environmental awareness in his or hercompany or group, made its debut this year.Nominees:l Marina Schuster of Powertech for the introduction of the Pula watersavingdevicel Lynette Calitz of Altech Swisttech for the introduction ofenvironmental best practices and initiatives within the companyl Ralph Govender of Altech Netstar for his efforts to improve hiscompany’s environmental awarenessWinner:Marina Schuster of Powertech is the dedicated and passionate personbehind the introduction of the Pula water-saving device into her group.After hearing about the Pula, Marina used her own time and resourcesto acquire 500 devices, and package and distribute them to the variousPowertech operations. She even went as far as installing the devices andtraining staff at Powertech head office, Aberdare and IST on how to usethem. Thanks to Marina’s efforts, hundreds of Pulas are saving thousandsof litres of water throughout the Powertech group.[Visual]IMG_0232.jpg[Visual]IMG_0234.jpgCEO Peter Balchin receives his company’s award fromAltron group company secretary, Andrew Johnston.Altron group company secretary, Andrew Johnston,congratulates Marina Schuster.
21Powertech Group awardsThe first official duty of newly appointed CEO of Powertech,Neil Kayton, was to honour the group’s top performers.Best Company in Powertech[Visual]IMG_0295.jpgNominees:l Powertech Transformersl Willard Batteriesl Powertech ISTWinner: Willard BatteriesAlthough the company’s revenue dropped by 15%, Willard increasedits operating income by 3%. At the same time, Willard improved itsoperating margin by 21% and, during the period under review, cash inhand grew from R19 million to an impressive R140 million.[Visual]IMG_0293.jpgStrike MD, James Calmeyer, with Neil Kayton.Powertech CEO’s AwardNominees:l Colin Wong of Powertech Asial James Calmeyer of Strike Technologiesl Peter Riley and Craig Clark of Powertech SwitchgearPowertech Batteries CEO, Glenn Geldenhuis,with the Best Company trophy.Most Improved Companyin PowertechNominees:l Strike Technologiesl Tridonicl Powertech TransformersWinners: Peter Riley and Craig ClarkThe path to success for Powertech Switchgear started in 2008 when PeterRiley identified potential manufacturers in China and set up contacts.The chosen partner was Dong Yuan. Peter was joined by Craig Clark asgeneral manager in 2010. Powertech Switchgear officially launched in2010, and has showed amazing growth in sales in a highly competitivemarket.To start a business from scratch and make it highly profitable in justthree years is a feat deserving of the highest recognition.[Visual]IMG_0299Winner: Strike TechnologiesAlthough revenue growth of 8% was achieved by Strike, its operatingincome grew by a staggering 164% from R4 million to R10 million –resulting in a headline earnings growth of 173%. Return on operatingassets, in turn, improved by 106% from 19% to 38%.Craig Clark, Neil Kayton and Peter Riley celebrate the Powertech CEO’s Award.
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