Author: Business Enquirer
When it comes to modes of transport, the Dutch just seem to know how to get it right. On the ground, the Netherlands boasts the highest bicycle modal share in the world (at 27%). As well as bicycle, bus, cars and rail, it also has a network of boat transport. So, it’s no surprise that they’re seeing success in the skies, too. Leading the way in low-cost air travel is Transavia, who serve 16 million passengers from Netherlands and France travelling to 150 European and North African destinations per year. Where possible, Transavia is now functioning at its pre-Covid levels,…
December 01, 2022 – A team of researchers and technology specialists recently completed a ground-breaking simulation to study aerosol transport, and better understand the potential spread of Sars-COV-2 in packed football stadiums, setting a world record in the process. Researchers from the University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands and KU Leuven in Belgium were joined by teams from Microsoft and Ansys. Their goal was to leverage the power of Azure High Performance Computing to run one of the largest computational fluid dynamics simulations ever, in addition to investigating aerosol transport in a stadium, under various weather conditions. The team combined…
From humble beginnings in its first office in Leeds, Boost Drinks has grown to become an award-winning functional drinks supplier and marketer. Not only that, Boost has earned its stripes as a top three brand in each of its categories – Energy Stimulation, Sport, Protein, and Iced Coffee, and is market leader in Northern Ireland. With British heritage firmly in its DNA, through its relationships with the independent retail sector, wholesale partners and events, Boost can be found internationally, too. Leading the 35-strong SME, CEO Simon Gray founded the business straight out of university, and hasn’t looked back since. With…
Led by Founder and CEO, Alberto Morales, Andean Precious Metals is a growth-oriented precious metals company with heart. Andean, which is a Canadian publicly-listed company, wholly owns Manquiri, the operator of the largest commercial silver oxide processing plant in the Cerro Rico in Bolivia – San Bartolomé. Responsible for operations on the ground at Manquiri is Humberto Rada Gómez, President of Manquiri. Business Enquirer speaks to both leaders about the transformational growth opportunities of the Company and how people are at its core. Bringing the Asset Back to Life Purchased in 2017 from Coeur Mining when the asset had eight…
Born out of the French company, FAMY S.A.S, FAMY SN is one of the major players in the Senegalese construction industry. Established in France in 1860, FAMY’s historical footprint brings with it years of experience and knowledge in quarrying, earthworks and demolition activities. Now its own entity, the construction firm has been present in Senegal since 2012, with a 130 strong team of industry experts, based across 7 sites. With large scale projects on the books for FAMY SN and a turnover of 8 million CFA francs, it is clearly a partner of choice for construction projects in the country. …
It may seem tedious to once again mention the Covid pandemic in relation to business. But, when discussing Cerba Research, an innovative company providing world-class clinical trials it would be nonsensical not to mention the impact the business has had. With a global footprint of both centralised and speciality labs, Cerba Research is having a transformative impact on both healthcare providers and its patients. The business is also undertaking its own transformation, as it undergoes a rebrand following its acquisition of Viroclinics-DDL. “Transforming Research and Advancing Health For You” Cerba Research is on a mission to leverage patient data and…
With 25 years in the industry, accruing a wealth of respect, PSI CRO are committed to the timely delivery of vital clinical trials across the world. The contract research organisation (CRO) works with clinical trial sponsors to undertake pivotal phase 2 and 3 clinical trials in life changing therapeutic areas. This includes inflammatory bowel diseases, oncology, hematology, infectious disease, multiple sclerosis and rare diseases. Setting PSI CRO apart from its competitors is its ability to plan and execute complex clinical trials on time. And, as everyone knows. Time equals money. Describing itself as being “obsessed with timelines” PSI CRO is…
Offering a unique, one-stop-shop concept, Montana Aerospace plays an integral role in the supply chain of leading aircraft manufacturers across the world. The business is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of complex lightweight components and structures. Despite its name, Montana Aerospace also supplies its innovations to the e-mobility and energy sectors. Led by a passionate and experienced leadership team, including co-CEO Kai Arndt, Montana Aerospace has set out its strategy to 2025. There is little doubt that the firm will do anything but soar past expectations. A One-Stop Shop Concept Montana Aerospace’s core competencies include the development and manufacturer…
To the average person, it may be hard to believe that 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, was first introduced in the 1980s. What seems like a manufacturing process of the future is now very much here, helping to produce innovative parts for rocket ships and create custom made and patient-matched implants. But those applications all seem very futuristic too, don’t they? What SLM Solutions CEO, Sam O’Leary, wants you to know is that additive manufacturing is now forming part of the world’s day-to-day. You’ll find parts made by the manufacturing process in cars, trains and tools. Additive manufacturing is here…
A lot has changed in 100 years. Horse and cart has transformed into the EV, via the automobile. Telegrams are no longer sent via a telegraph but are now an app on your smartphone. So why, then, are businesses still stuck in the archaic nine to five troupe dictated by Henry Ford in the 1920s? This business mentality is being challenged by the young entrepreneurs of today, with MAUVAIS Managing Director, Jordan Jones, being a prime example of success. Start ‘em Young It could be said that Jordan Jones comes from good business stock – his mother had a role…