of reasons: it puts the national regeneration spotlight firmly
on the Mid Cornwall area, it provides a framework to underpin
delivery of the proposals, it facilitates partnership through
co-operation between the private and public sectors and the
community and finally it encourages innovation and creativity
in delivering a showcase for low carbon sustainable living.
get under way, with our partners and very importantly the
local community, on developing the details of this visionary
scheme which will see the transformation of six of our former
industrial sites in the Mid Cornwall area.
Center in St. Louis in June. This is the largest paper industry
technical conference held in North America each year. It is a
joint conference led by TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp
and Paper Industry) and PIMA (Paper Industry Management
Association). The conference was an opportunity to meet
customers and rouse interest in IMERYS products, especially
the BARRISURFTM products for barrier coatings. Attendance was
good despite the current market conditions, and many current
and future Imerys customers were represented.
Chief executive officers of two major Imerys customers, NewPage
and Verso, spoke on this theme. Their goals are to expand their
markets and create new products using their existing facilities. As
the companies move to greener products, they are looking for
suppliers to facilitate or lead the transition.
expert speakers and panel discussions. John Husband, Lead Scientist
at the IMERYS Par Moor laboratories, was honored with the Coating
and Graphic Arts Technical Award at the TAPPI Gala Dinner.
presented by Paul Meizanis
Microstructure Interrelations presented by Janet Preston
by Roger Wygant
authored by Leslie McLain and Roger Wygant and presented
by Roger Wygant.
is one of the finalists in an Award of Best Practices given by Aberje,
the most important Brazilian Association on Corporate Communication.
with our stakeholders, especially the local press. It also shows that
we are developing a serious and transparent strategy.
Petrobrás (2 of the largest companies in Brazil!)
we have information and collateral material good enough to win
the prize. Further update in the next issue of Impact.
community work to generate employment and income by way
of economic activities that respect local traditions.
skills in partnership with NGO Costamazônia. Now in its second
year the project is still growing, and increasingly, being noticed by
the fashion world. The 2nd `Fashion in the Amazon Forum', was held
at the Faculty of Pará (FAP) in April. The São João designers placed
their products on display and held a fashion show, the first of the year!
positive. The art of the island has gained great recognition, we now
receive invitations to participate at events. Moreover, these are good
occasions for us to gain market experience and to make contact
with other professionals in the industry, "said Jacilaine Souza, Social
Worker for IMERYS RCC.
recognised for their commitment to sustainable development
through the 2009 Strzelecki Awards.
Earth Resource Operation' for its water recycling scheme at its
Pittong Mine, about 35 kilometres south-west of Ballarat, and its
donation of an unused facility for users of the Ballarat to Skipton
rail trail;
Awards were about recognising and encouraging the sustainable
development of Victoria's earth resources.
industries to incorporate environmentally-sustainable practices
into their operations through initiatives such as the Strzelecki
Awards," Mr Batchelor said.
resource operators about how projects can be undertaken."
Industry Pará (FIPA) from 27th to 30th May at the Hangar
Convention Centre.
Show was a great opportunity for Imerys to highlight its mix of
products and investments in technology. The show gave us the
chance to `showcase' our commitment to sustainability and the
recovery of the region where we operate" said the Chief Executive
Officer of IMERYS RCC, Milton Costantin.
attraction. Visitors to the stand were able to learn more about
the production of kaolin and discover its uses in day-to-day life.