Prototek is known for their rapid production rates of precision sheet metal and machined products, but now they are gearing their production techniques to a "sky's the limit" type of mentality. With Six Sigma in mind, Prototek is planning on improving their sheet metal and machining processes to near perfection. Six Sigma is a methodology which quantitatively puts each and every process under the microscope to describe statistically how an entire process is performing. By using a Six Sigma calculator, Prototek will be able to study each area to find potential ...

"The future belongs to those who have visions, and have the courage and dedication to turn them into a reality" is the message across Friedhelm Loh Group's online homepage. Indeed, the German-based company has implemented this message into its practices, operating eight global businesses since founding its original operations in 1961. The German parent company has operated two independent subsidiaries in Australia since 1995: Phoenix Contact, a leading manufacturer in electric and industrial technology, and Rittal, a global supplier of enclosures and housing ...

With solid business ventures across New Zealand and Australia, Fulton Hogan has maintained its family values first instilled in 1933 by the Fulton and Hogan founding families. An honest, dedicated and community-based foundation has continued to inspire this ever-expanding company in its three-tiered civil construction business of surfacing, construction, and infrastructure services and maintenance. "Fulton Hogan's vertically integrated business model ensures that our customers will receive innovative solutions and ongoing value," says CEO Andrew Rosengren. ...

A company as pure as the soil that fertilizes its crops, Kangaroo Island Pure Grain embarked on a mission in 2009 to not only grow pure, non-genetically modified grain, but also spread awareness. With a sustainably minded group of 86 farmers, the first three years of KIPG's operation has proven to make a real difference keeping people on the land in Australia. "The culture in our company is to produce well and produce sustainably the best agricultural food products available in the world today," says managing director Duncan MacGillivray. "We will go to ...

Group GSA's founder and current Managing Director Mark Sheldon envisioned his career path as an architect at the age of 14: studying the subject at university, owning his own practice, and then going on to become one of the best-known design firm leaders in Australia. Minus a two-year stint admiring architecture around Europe and working as a 'ski bum' in Switzerland, Sheldon has followed through with his childhood dream: over a 33-year span, Group GSA has established itself as a top-10 architecture and interior design firm in Australia, operating globally through a network ...

"The future belongs to those who have visions, and have the courage and dedication to turn them into a reality," says the message across Friedhelm Loh Group's online homepage. Indeed, the Germany-based company has implemented this message into its practices, operating eight global businesses since founding its original operations in 1961. The German parent company has operated two independent subsidiaries in Australia since 1994: Phoenix Contact, a leading manufacturer in electric and industrial technology, and Rittal, a global supplier of enclosures and housing ...

What started as a small retirement village in Perth in the mid-1960s has blossomed into Australia's third largest network of aged care service providers, known as a loose federation called Southern Cross Care (Australia). Southern Cross Care (Australia) holds presence in every state and territory, but each branch operates independently. Until 2000, most care services were offered on-site at the various facilities across WA, but for more than a decade, the fastest-growing sector of the organisation has been providing community-based care to older people who wish to continue ...

Southern Health began more than 159 years ago as one centre for the ill and destitute, but throughout the course of its long history, the organisation has always guaranteed one key promise to its patients: top-quality healthcare. As Victoria's largest public healthcare provider, Southern Care operates 46 locations statewide and provides care to upwards of 1,200,000 urban and rural Australians each year. The organisation is much more than just a network of hospitals, however: Southern Health offers a vast range of services including newborn and primary care; paediatrics; ...

In search of a change of pace, German-born brothers John and Erich F Hofmann arrived in Fremantle in 1959 with no presumption that they would go on to establish a world renowned manufacturing company. Hofmann Engineering's humble beginnings sprouted in the family's Dianella backyard in 1969, and over the ensuing decades, the company - now run by its second and third generations - has become one of Western Australia's largest family-run businesses. While the mining boom has produced a lot of manufacturing business for the company throughout WA, the industry as a whole ...

When most people think of sandalwood, the first thought that pops into mind is the fragrance: that sweet, woody aroma that strikes a beautiful balance with its earthy base and floral notes, bringing a sense of calm to the user. Of course, TFS Corporation knows that the significance of sandalwood goes much deeper than that. As the world's largest supplier of Indian sandalwood, Perth-based TFS grows approximately 5,000 hectares of Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) in the northwestern Kimberley region. While a portion of the valuable hardwood produced by TFS's plantations ...

In a Sydney garage back in 1990, two entrepreneurs named Mark Bonello and Terry Kinsella founded a book selling business, known as Lifetime Distributors "The Book People" (Lifetime). What started as a small operation aimed at equipping office tearooms with reading material and gift ideas nearly 22 years ago has grown into the largest - and only franchised - display marketing business in the world. "I never started the company with the goal of getting rich. My goal was doing something I believed in and making a company that will last," says Bonello. In ...

Athletes from around the world will soon be heading to Spain for the 34th edition of the Zurich Barcelona Marathon.   Taking place on Sunday March 25th this year, the event has been held in the Catalan capital since the mid-1970s and now attracts more than 15,000 participants.   The marathon course begins and ends at the Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, the tree-lined street that links the Placa d'Espanya with the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.   Runners will pass many of Barcelona's famous landmarks as they complete the circular 42 km route, including the ...

MaerzMusik, Berlin's annual festival of contemporary classical music, is known for celebrating innovative and experimental artists.   This year's event is due to run in the German capital from Saturday March 17th to Sunday March 25th, with a special focus placed on the work of John Cage and Wolfgang Rihm.   According to the organisers, the two composers can be viewed as "poles of a contemporary musical cosmos". This year marks the 20th anniversary of Cage's death and Rihm will celebrate his 60th birthday in March.   MaerzMusik will use a series of events ...

This week, Terrys Fabrics is offering homeowners advice on how to update their homes without having to spend too much money. The easy techniques the fabrics specialists is providing offers an inexpensive yet effective way to breathe new life into any home. As Terrys Fabrics says, sometimes the simplest of ideas can turn out to be the best. Brightly coloured or patterned fabrics can easily be turned into cushions covers which will instantly change the look of a room. Cheap curtains and duvet covers like the Patchwork Duvet Cover can make big changes in a room and what's ...

As if making a loved one smile was not enough reason for customers to send flowers, Flying Flowers has launched its new range of charitable bouquets. With a different charity targeted every month, the range makes giving to charity and sending a surprise simple. At Flying Flowers making bouquets comes as second nature. After thirty years experience in the industry, each and every arrangement displays a perfect combination of colour and style and that is the same for the charitable bouquets which Flying Flowers creates every month. Each month the flowers specialists ...

More and more homeowners are deciding to stay put and make home improvements in order to increase the value of their current property. As people continue to feel the squeeze, Double Glazing Prices looks to help save money and time with its innovative quote system. Home improvements are the perfect way of investing in home and family. Those looking to make their homes more energy efficient and safe should consider a double glazing installation. At Double Glazing Prices, the team has implemented a service which looks to find homeowners the best deals on double glazing ...

An exhibition dedicated to maverick film director Tim Burton will open in Paris next month.   Running at the Cinematheque Francaise from Wednesday March 7th to Sunday August 5th, the event is set to feature screenings of all his films and plenty more to satisfy the most avid fans.   As well as his movies, visitors will be invited to consider Burton's creative talents as a painter, video artist, photographer and sculptor.   More than 700 works will be on display in total, including props and costumes from some of the films.   The exhibition, which was created in ...

The Phuket Invitational Car Rally will see families exploring different parts of the island in a fun and enriching way in March 2012.   Billed by organisers as a "family car treasure hunt with a difference", the event will be held on March 11th and sees participants travelling around Phuket's most beautiful and interesting locales.   Though set up by race professionals, the rally is aimed at a general audience and is geared towards being accessible for all, focusing on interesting stops and quirky trials that are well within everyone's capabilities.   Up ...

The 2012 GFI HKFC Tens will be taking place at the Hong Kong Football Club on March 21st and 22nd, with top players and teams from around the world set to participate.   Starting life as a social rugby contest in 1986, the event has grown into one of the premier tens tournaments in the world, with the venue's high-end artificial pitches guaranteeing fast-paced, exciting games.   Though the line-up of teams for the 2012 contest is yet to be confirmed, hundreds of international stars from more than 20 national squads have competed in past tournaments, including Jonah ...

Malaysia's Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve is once again hosting its annual Raptor Watch 2012 event on March 10th and 11th.   The special festival takes place each year during the first weekend of March and celebrates the return of migratory birds of prey, also known as raptors, back to their breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere.   Organised by Malaysian Nature Society in partnership with the Malacca state government, the event will give budding ornithologists an opportunity to glimpse 25 different species, including the greater spotted eagle and white-bellied sea ...

Hong Kong's reputation for delicious food, outstanding art and shopping is highlighted in today's launch of the 2012 HotelClub Hotel Awards in Hong Kong. Thirty winning and finalist hotels are recognised this year for their excellence in the unique specialties that the region has to offer. HotelClub Hotel Awards is a flagship programme that honours exceptional hotels from the most popular destinations around the world. The 2012 Hong Kong hotel award categories are uniquely tailored for specific local customs like the symphony of lights show and the famous tram line. ...

Next month's Kidz at Play event at the Marina Barrage could appeal to families spending time in Singapore.   Taking place on Saturday March 10th and Sunday March 11th, the occasion offers a chance for young people to enjoy a line-up of special activities including movie screenings and a food fair.   The Marina Barrage, which was built in 2008 to create Singapore's 15th dam in the heart of the city, will be transformed into a giant playground for the event.   Films due to be screened during Kidz at Play include family favourites such as Toy Story 3, Kung Fu Panda 2, ...

Pattaya's dusitD2 baraquda will be hosting an all-night party on March 3rd 2012 called Sound Siam, organised by IIBar Productions and Coca-Cola.   The event will take place in the hotel's modern, stylish Deep Bar and will offer a night of live music performances from top DJs, as well as a plentiful supply of liquid refreshments.   Bangkok's talented female pair of DJ Kade and DJ Nicky will be joined by DJ Gift and Pattaya's own DJ Wonder in serving up a menu of house and electro beats into the early hours.   Meanwhile, at the bar, a wide variety of shots will be available ...

Fans of Filipino singing sensation Charice will be flocking to Seoul on March 21st 2012 to catch the latest performance of her Infinity Tour.   The 19-year-old will be wowing audiences at the AX-Korea venue during what will be her fourth visit to South Korea this year.   Charice has won acclaim and recognition for her powerful voice and emotional music since blazing on to the international scene in 2007, with songs such as Note to God and My Inspiration becoming worldwide hits.   The star has performed for US president Barack Obama and sung duets with icons such as ...

Some of the biggest names in world music will be congregating at Kuala Lumpur's Sepang International Circuit for the upcoming Future Music Festival Asia.   To be held on March 17th 2012, the event will be the first Future Music Festival to take place in Asia, having thrilled Australian audiences with sold-out performances by global icons in recent years.   Topping the bill for the Kuala Lumpur show are The Chemical Brothers, Tinie Tempah, Pendulum, Chase and Status, The Wombats and Grandmaster Flash, with dozens more artists offering support.   Among them are Eddie ...