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JULY 2010 EDITIONABRASIVE MATTERSQuality Chinese garnet available worldwidefrom GMA Garnet’s Chinese ventureFrom left: GMC Garnet Chairman Nan Yang, Group Managing Director Torsten Ketelsen, Group General Manager Aaron Williams and Director of RizhaoMerchants Bureau Mingkang Zhang at the Rizhao port in China.Quality Chinese Garnet – GMC Garnet TM and GMC Jadeblast TM arenow available in global markets with the establishment of a newbusiness venture in China by GMA Garnet Group in the first quarterof this year.The Group’s newest enterprise is based in Rizhao city in Shangdong provinceof China. According to Group General Manager Aaron Williams, talks onthe new venture commenced in April last year and progressively led to thesuccessful setup of GMC Garnet (China) Ltd with its garnet processing facilityand warehouse.“The facility will initially produce around 24,000 metric tonnes per annum,which will grow as our worldwide sales efforts expand,” said Mr Williams.The mine produces both the standard sandblast and waterjet grades and willalso produce a 20/40 mesh grade product for particularly thick sandblasting applications.“The new range of quality Chinese garnet complements our existing productofferings at competitive pricing,” Mr Williams added.GMC Garnet TM is crushed rock garnet and consists of totally natural Almanditegarnet and is free of any heavy metals or toxic components making it suitablefor most areas of surface preparation including stainless steel, anti-magneticsteel and all special alloys. GMC Garnet TM can be recycled up to three timesdepending on the application due to its toughness and low friability. GMCGarnet TM is available in 25kg (55lb) paper bags or in loose bulk form in bulk bags.The Group has also developed an entirely new abrasive product – GMCJadeBlast TM for the world market produced from the Rizhao mine. GMCJadeBlast TM is a general purpose blasting abrasive consisting of a totallynaturally occurring blend of Pyroxene and Almandite Garnet.This natural blend offers fast cleaning of the surface while still producing asurface profile around 70 microns (100psi at the nozzle) and is suitable for useon most materials from bare steel to mid-level coated surfaces.GMC Garnet TM and GMC JadeBlast TM are processed to the highest standardof quality, meeting strict in-house quality standards for mineral purity, chloridelevels and free silica content.For more information on the full Chinese garnet range, write to:sales@garnetsales.com or contact: +61 8 9287 3250By Stephanie Cheong, PerthNews highlightsUpgraded recycling plant opens in Aulla [03] | New facility at Fairless Hills [05] | Environment Report: 94% reduction in CO emissions [06]

CORPORATEGMA Garnet – When Your Abrasive Matters!Message from the Group Managing DirectorTorsten KetelsenDuring the second quarter of this year, we tooka moment to reflect on our current position andcorporate presence as one of the leading playersin the global abrasives industry.The Group’s global senior management team gathered fora week-long strategy workshop in Geraldton, WesternAustralia setting ourselves the task of identifying theGroup’s strategic competitive advantage – what sets theGMA Garnet Group apart from other producers andsuppliers of garnet abrasives in the world and what areour Core Values, those which are non-negotiable.The core themes that emerged from these sessions are:- GMA Garnet is the benchmark worldwide forconsistently high quality products and reliability in supplyand customer service.- GMA Garnet is value for money. We achieve thisby having full control over the supply chain from ourAustralian mining operations and global logistics up tothe end user and, in many cases, the reprocessing ofused garnet and recycling it back into the supply chain.GMA offers a complete range of garnet abrasives for allWaterjet Cutting and Blasting applications.In summary, our vision is to provide the most reliable,value for money garnet abrasive solution worldwide.The Strategy Planning is an ongoing process with thegoal to develop a Group where every member lives andbreathes the company’s Core Values and with a clearunderstanding of our strategy to achieve this vision.A competition was held amongst the global managers todeveloped a short and precise tagline that best reflectsGMA’s strategic competitive advantage and vision. Themost popular entry with the most votes is now GMA’sofficial tag line:GMA Garnet – When Your Abrasive Matters!This new tagline will now be incorporated into all of ourcommunication materials. We are also pleased to presentour revamped website and new GMA corporate videothat has just been released.Please visit www.garnetsales.comBy Torsten Ketelsen, PerthGlobal Senior Management Team, front row from left: Andreas Hoefner, Pete Mitchell, Torsten Ketelsen,Wolfhart Putzier, Giresh Raghoowanshi, Matt Cain, Soni John. Back row from left: Tiziano Cher, MartinTaylor, Kjeld Lauritzen, Dean Schwarz, Aaron Williams, Steve Clare and Niall O’ Brien.02

europe / middle eastEnhanced precision glass cuttingfor leading glass manufacturer in TurkeyWaterjet cutting of glass is oneof the most difficult challengesin the waterjet business as glassis a hard material and with theabsence of abrasives, it caneasily break as soon as thewater touches the surface.This can be solved by concurrentlymixing garnet abrasives with waterinto the mixing chamber of thewaterjet cutting head. Particularly,machines without vacuum assistancewill be dependent on highquality garnet.Hence, GMA Garnet is the preferredwaterjet cutting abrasive bymost glass manufacturers in Europeincluding leading glass manufacturerGÜLSAN in Istanbul, Turkey.The company’s waterjet division hasbeen using GMA Garnet 120 and200 mesh since 2007. GMA Garnetguarantees the highest productionand constant flow rates and perfectcutting edge quality on first cut.The 200 mesh also produces anexcellent glass surface withoutfurther finishing thus raising itsstandards of precision glass cuttingto the next level in Turkey.Established in 1971 as a marketleader for hydraulic stop mechanism,GÜLSAN later ventured into glassprocessing and providing high qualityprocessed glass to all well-knownhome appliance manufacturers inEurope and the rest of the world.By Tiziano Cher, FrankfurtGMA Garnet 200 mesh produces an excellent glass surfacewithout further finishing.Used garnet for disposal– send to Garnet Arabia CompanyEngineering & industrial services companyOlayan Descon (ODC) in SaudiArabia was in search of a responsible solutionto dispose used garnet.The company’s manufacturing facility is locatedin the Royal Commission Jubail IndustrialArea, well known for its stringent policies inenvironmental conservation especially onindustrial waste dumping. Site inspections arealso conducted regularly to ensure compliance.Therefore, ODC is in need of a green solutionto dispose its spent garnet used in their facility.In 2007, Garnet Arabia Company introducedODC to a solution of sending its used garnetto be re-processed. Used garnet is placed at adesignated area at the facility to be deliveredto Garnet Arabia Company for re-processing.The solution not only reduced the cost ofdisposing huge volumes of used garnet, butalso a reduction in material costs by usingquality re-processed ‘Arabian Garnet’.Established in 1981, Olayan Descon is ajoint venture between Olayan Saudi HoldingCompany and Descon Engineering Limited.Among the featured products manufacturedare huge storage tanks, pressure vessels andcolumns, heat exchangers and pre-fabricatedpipe spools. The company’s clientele includesmajor Oil and Gas, Petrochemical and largeutility companies such as Saudi Aramco, SaudiBasic Industries Company (SABIC), Saline WaterConversion Corporation (SWCC) andMARAFIQ.For more information on Arabian Garnet,contact: soni@garnetsales.comBy Soni John, Saudi ArabiaUsed garnet is placed at a designated area atthe facility to be delivered to Garnet ArabiaCompany for re-processing.04Collection skip for the spent garnet.

AUSTRALIAEnvironment Report: Geraldton plantachieves 94% reduction in C0 emissionsMaintenance Supervisor Peter Turner’s initiative not only helped the plant reap cost savings and reduction in CO emissions, but alsohelped conserve the natural resource where the demand for natural gas in Western Australia is on the rise.GMA Garnet’s processing facility in Geraldton, Australia has successfullyachieved its 2009 environmental objectives with an impressive94% reduction in carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from the rotarysand dryers with the installation of a combustion chamber.The combustion chamber enables natural gas fuel to mix with air without theinterference from the sand that is being fed into the dryer, thus allowing the fuelto combust as efficiently and cleanly as possible providing maximum heat perlitre of gas.Prior to the installation, the larger among the two dryers in the processingplant was without a combustion chamber and the mixing of sand and moisturewith gas caused fuel wastage and unnecessary gas emissions such as carbonmonoxide, a green house gas. Moreover, the combination of heat, moistureand gas emissions in the dryer barrel was causing corrosion from within andreplacements may be required every 18 months.In November 2009, the combustion chamber was fitted to the larger dryer andthe amount of CO emissions was recorded to have reduced by 94% (based onemissions of less than 30ppm, well below the acceptable limit of 300ppm). Inaddition, gas consumption was reduced by a whopping 20% equating to savingsof approximately AUD$90,000 per year while the dryer barrel would now havea possible life span of 10 years, a maintenance savings of AUD$30,000 per year.The inspiration of this solution came from Maintenance Supervisor PeterTurner. According to Peter, the gas shortage crisis due to the Apache gas plantexplosion in 2008 spurred him to investigate possible ways to make the dryermore efficient. Believing in his motto ‘Nothing is Impossible’, he succeeded inidentifying a cost-effective and green solution for the plant. Peter’s initiative notonly helped the plant reap cost savings and reduction in CO emissions, butalso helped conserve the natural resource where the demand for natural gasin Western Australia is on the rise. Peter joined the Group in September 1998as Plant Hand and was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor in October 2004.On the recycling front, cardboard cores from shrink wrap and liner rolls thatwere previously sent to landfills are now recyclable with the upgrade of thehydraulic cardboard press at the Meru recycling centre in Geraldton. This willhelp save approximately 44 cubic meters of landfill space per annum, a great winfor the local environment.Certified in ISO 14001:2004 (environmental certification) the ongoing greeninitiatives are part of GMA Garnet’s commitment in achieving environmentalobjectives and targets towards environmental conservation.By Wayne Dawson & Dean Schwarz, Geraldton06

staff news10 delightful years with the companyand still countingFor Marketing Coordinator Mary Fay, the past10 years with GMA Garnet in Australia hasbeen ‘delightful.’Mary who is based in Perth, joined the company on19th June 2000.“At this point in time, I feel we have the best teamworking here, everyone is dedicated, working hardand all aiming at the same goal – to stay at least 10years with the company,” Mary added.“All these years, Mary has shown dedication to herposition and always has both the company and thecustomer’s best interest in mind,” said AustralasianSales Manager Steve Clare.Colleagues find Plant Hand Kevin John Kelly apleasure to work with over the years. Kevin whojoined on 29th May 2000 is responsible for planthousekeeping and warehousing duties at theprocessing plant in Geraldton.“Kevin is well liked by all,” said Logistics AdministrationOfficer Donna Collis. What kept Kevin going allthese years are having a steady job with a good companyand great work crew.Mary and Kevin are among a group of more than15 employees in Australia who have been with theGroup between 10 to 30 years and still counting,namely; Dean Clarke (1981), Wayne Dawson(1986), Ian Reynolds (1987), Raymond Kirkpatrick(1990), Mark Bailey (1993), Ricky Williams (1994),Owen Craggs (1994), Dean Schwarz (1996),Donna Collis (1997), Edward Randall (1998), PeterTurner (1998), Clive Mccagh (1999) and MalcolmKalinowski (1999). The longest serving employeeis Martin Taylor who has been with the Groupfor 39 years.By Stephanie Cheong, PerthMary FayKevin Kelly“More than 15 employees in Australia havebeen with the Group between 10 to 30 years.”Dry Plant team are the champs!The The winning winning team team from from left: left: Aaron, Aaron, Geoff, Geoff, Lyn Lyn (front) (front) and and Kev. Kev.Competition was intense with tightbowling from the final two teams asscores were locked at one into thefinal end.Supporters were offering lots of adviceand encouragement to their teams.What was missing from the crowd weresome vuvuzela!All held their breath as the last bowl wasreleased. For the first time, the Dry Plantteam won the GMA Lawn Bowl Cupwith a score of 2-1, a very close resultwhich reflected the high calibre of bothteam’s bowlers.The 2010 annual GMA Wet Plant versusDry Plant lawn bowls tournament washeld at the Northampton Bowling Club inJune this year with six teams representingthe Wet Plant and five teams from theDry Plant.Defeated by the Wet Plant teams for thelast two years, the Dry Plant teams werekeen to redeem themselves, going as faras having ‘closed’ training sessions androping in an import from the Perth officeto boost their chances.The competition ended with a delicioussmorgasbord dinner and dancing afterwards.All had an enjoyable time together.Teams in the finals: Wet Plant Team: Sarge(Skipper), Sandy, Yoddy and Rowdy andDry Plant Team: Geoff (Skipper), Kev, Lynand the import, Aaron.By Dean Schwarz, GeraldtonIn MemoriamThe Group remembers the passing of two employees - Bill Jacobsen and Jed Suckling from GMA Garnet in Geraldton, AustraliaMr Bill Jacobsen passed away on 26th February 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Bill joined the Group as Plant Operator for the Port Gregoryoperations on 8th November 1999 and was later promoted to Leading Hand. He was assigned the responsibility of Mine Safety Officer in the middleof 2008. Bill was well liked and respected by fellow colleagues and had a great sense of humour. He was reliable and conscientious and loved fishing.Mr Jed Suckling passed away at a tender age of 23 in an unfortunate country road accident on 16th April 2010. Jed joined the Group as Plant Operatoron 8th August 2008. A ute enthusiast, he was well liked and was always spotted with a cowboy hat and even wanted to wear his hard hat on top of hiscowboy hat when he first joined the Group.Bill and Jed will be dearly remembered by employees and friends in the Group.By Martin Taylor & Dean Clark, Geraldton07

staff newsManagement changes at GeraldtonMr Martin Taylor, the Group’s longest serving employee at 39 yearsand currently employed as the General Manager – Operations, will nowcoordinate the Group’s garnet recycling, geology and product developmentefforts as the Group’s Technical Manager. As the Group continues todevelop and expand around the world these functions are becoming muchmore important and hence we are fortunate to have someone of Martin’scapability and experience leading these efforts.Mr Dean Schwarz, GMA’s Geraldton based Production Manager, has beenpromoted into the role of General Manager – Operations. In this criticalrole Dean oversees all Australian mining and processing operations andis directly responsible for maintaining GMA Garnet’s exceptionally highquality of garnet production. A Minerals Science and Chemistry graduatefrom Murdoch University (1996), Dean has 15 years of experience with theGroup in all aspects of the Geraldton and Port Gregory operations.Ms Amanda Gundry, GMA Garnet’s Technical Services Manager also basedin Geraldton, has been promoted to the position of Production Manager.In this role, Amanda will primarily be responsible for the Geraldton dryprocessing operations and for coordinating production to meet budget andshipping obligations. Amanda has over 4 years of experience in handlingGMA’s technical and production issues at both the wet and dry processingplants. A graduate from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Science,Amanda spent 5 years working as the Biologist for Cognis, the world’slargest Beta-carotene algal production site at Port Gregory prior to joiningthe Group.Mr Taylor will now coordinatethe Group’s garnet recycling,geology and productdevelopment efforts as theGroup’s Technical Manager.Mr Schwarz has 15 years ofexperience with the Groupin all aspects of the Geraldtonand Port Gregory operations.Ms Gundry will primarily beresponsible for the Geraldtondry processing operationsand for coordinatingproduction to meet budgetand shipping obligations.By Aaron Williams, PerthAppointmentsMs Stephanie Cheong came on board as Communications Coordinator,a new Group support function on 8th March 2010.Based in the Group’s headquarters in Perth, Australia, Stephanie will beoverseeing corporate communications, including marketing collaterals andcorporate branding needs for the Group. Stephanie has previously workedwith Sister Group Jebsen & Jessen in South East Asia as Senior CorporateCommunications Executive for six years and other corporate engagements inSales, Marketing and IT related positions.Meanwhile, Mr Sorin Calcan joined the Group on 30th March 2010 as the newdomestic Sales Manager. Based in the Group’s warehousing and logistics facilityin Kewdale, Sorin will be responsible for increasing GMA Garnet sales, targetingthe sandblasting and waterjet cutting industries in Perth and surrounding areas.In Reserve, Louisiana, United States, Mr David Moser joined the Group as thenew Reserve Facility Manager on 1st May 2010. David is responsible for thepackaging and processing of new GMA products as well as the overall operationsof the garnet recycling plant in Reserve. A retired major from the United StatesMarine Corps and bachelor’s degree holder in Business Management, Davidbrings extensive leadership experience to the team after having spent the last 15years managing various production, warehousing, and logistics operations.Ms Stephanie Cheong Mr Sorin Calcan Mr David MoserThe Group welcomes Stephanie, Sorin and David to the GMA Garnet familyand wishes them a great start in their career journey with the Group.By Aaron Williams, Perth & Matt Cain, HoustonGMA GARNET groupwhen your abrasive matters!Level 18, Exchange Plaza, The Esplanade, Perth, Western Australia 6000Tel: +61 8 9287 3200 Fax: +61 8 9287 3201 Email sales@garnetsales.comWebsite: www.garnetsales.comGMA Garnet Group is the world’s largest supplier of industrial garnet for blast cleaning and waterjet cutting with advanced mining and processing operations established withinWestern Australia and strategically located warehouses worldwide. The Group has pioneered the operation of large-scale garnet recycling facilities in Italy, Saudi Arabia, UAE andUSA offering an environmentally friendly solution to the disposal of used garnet.Headquartered in Perth with GMA Group of Companies in Europe, Middle East, America and China, GMA Garnet is supported by a dedicated and professional global distributionnetwork offering professional solutions and extensive technical support to the industry for over 20 years.