Author: Business Enquirer
For those travelling to and from Senegal, the Blaise Diagne International Airport is now the country’s main hub for worldwide travel. The airport, which launched in 2016, replaced the Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport, as demand had outgrown the airport’s size. This airport now caters to international freight and charter. Initially scheduled to take 30 months to build, the construction phase was a decade in the making. This was due to a financial dispute between the construction contractor, Saudi Binladin Group and the Senegalese government. The initial operation contract was won by German transport company, Fraport, in collaboration with an…
Becker has been supplying its customer-oriented air solutions since 1885. The business develops, designs and manufactures the products, ranging from vacuum pumps and pressure pumps, through to air centralised systems. CEO Dorothee Becker has been part of the family business for 22 years, taking on the role of business leader in 2016. She has a clear vision for the future, which she discussed with Business Enquirer. German Designed and Produced Since the 1970’s Becker has seen considerable growth, and now employs around 1000 people worldwide. Becker is driven by being customer-centric and as such has established 17 strategically placed sales…
Christine Lewington is a visionary. It is no wonder then that she is helming the delivery of an innovative new pea protein isolate product to the food industry. Thanks to PIP (Protein Isolate Plant) International’s disruptive technology, its pea protein is set to be the market leader. The technology has finally cracked the code on pea protein’s poor taste, colour, texture and compromised performance. It aims to drive industry standards and has the potential to shift consumers’ enjoyment of plant-based foods to the next level. The Visionary and 10 Lessons….. So Far… With 20 years of experience in the Agri-processing…
It is believed that there are an average of 2000 eye injuries in the workplace every day. Of which, in 90% of cases the severity could have been lessened or avoided entirely if the worker was wearing the correct protective eyewear. Bollé Safety believes that its combination of safety first, fashion forward, and innovatively designed specialty protective eyewear is key to ensuring workers don their goggles. Business Evolution, Product Revolution Established by Louis Seraphin Bollé manufacturing combs and hairdressing accessories from plastic, the humble Bollé business of 1888 is a far cry from the specialist PPE eyewear manufacturer that is…
Mumbai based composite rod and wire manufacture, Indore Composites, is making strides in the industry to become one of the leaders in sustainability. The manufacturer believes that businesses are responsible for achieving good environmental practice and operating in a sustainable manner. Leading by example, they consider this as a moral responsibility for future generations. Indore Composites is committed to reducing its environmental impact, with strategies in place to support its continual operational performance with sustainability in mind. Strategies include minimising liquid & solid waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible; and minimising resin emissions through…
Two thirds of the world’s primary nickel ore is used in stainless steel production. It’s also becoming a key component in the production of electric vehicles, due to its use in heavy duty batteries. Investing News stated that in 2021 Russia was the third largest producer of nickel. Of course, analysts had their concerns regarding the nickel market due to the sanctions on Russia, and trading of nickel was even halted on the London Metal Exchange in March 2022. It is imperative then, that other reserves for this metal be found. The largest foreign investment in Madagascar A joint venture…
Part of the Lumina Group, Luminex Resources is a Canadian based precious and base metals exploration and development company. Its current focus is the Condor Au-Cu project in Ecuador. With continual development of the project, it’s an exciting time for both Luminex and its investors. Vice President Corporate Development and Communications, Scott Hicks, discusses the project with Business Enquirer. An expansive project The main mining and exploration project, Condor, managed by Luminex Resources, spans a large swath of the Zamora-Chinchipe province in Ecuador, South America. Luminex is exploring for additional gold and copper on the 10,000-hectare land package. The project…
Luceco Group are considered as market leaders in key electrical categories worldwide by bringing power to life. Established in the UK 70 years ago, Luceco Group has established a network of independent regional hubs. The business, which has retail brands including BG Electrical, Masterplug, Ross and Sync EV, foresees significant growth opportunities in the MENA region. Sync EV is the latest addition to the Luceco Group, tapping into the electrical vehicle charger market. Business Enquirer discusses Luceco Middle East’s plans for the future with regional Managing Director, Venkat Raman. The backstory Electrical manufacturer, Luceco Group, employs over 1600 people worldwide,…
Could 3D printing be the solution to the World’s affordable construction and housing crisis? Founder and CEO Henrik Lund-Nielson and his business, COBOD, certainly think so. Business Enquirer was given the opportunity to find out more about the technology on the precipice of disrupting the construction industry. An entrepreneurial foundation COBOD is the Danish-born brainchild of experienced CEO, leader and entrepreneur, Henrik Lund-Nielsen. Mr Lund-Nielsen describes his career journey as a story of two parts, spending half of his career as a hired CEO and the other half as a CEO of his own companies. Mr Lund-Nielsen showed his entrepreneurial…
The year 2021 may have been challenging for the car industry in light of the global chip shortage, however, the global electric vehicle market suggests otherwise. With world governments offering incentives such as subsidies, toll exemptions, and grants, as well as car manufacturers constantly developing better technologies, the appetite for electric vehicles is becoming near insatiable. Fortunately, in a time where sustainability is a leading concern, this is an appetite that the world can afford to encourage. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship actively promotes electric mobility and renewable energy solutions to contribute to air pollution reduction and the…