For this Italian yacht fitter, the reward for its consistent focus on reliable quality is a client base spanning the globe. Andrew Pelis talks to Gianluca Tempesta to find out more.

Valued resources
Companies operating in isolated areas must focus their attention on a robust retention strategy, among other things. As Alan Swaby learns, the extra effort is frequently worthwhile.

A journey, not a destination
As part of the renowned Tata Group, Voltas Limited has improvement in its DNA but as its vice president of Business Excellence Prashant Karkare explains to John OÔÇÖHanlon, its definition of this word extends far beyond financial results and reaches deep into Indian society at large.

Size isnÔÇÖt everything
Max Petroleum, a five-year-old start-up launched with $37 million from an IPO, is poised to harvest rich rewards from one of the biggest hydrocarbon deposits in the world, Pam Derringer reports.

Never has there been a greater need to teach the world about the importance of conservation. Andrew Pelis talks to one South African company that is making impressive strides in doing just that.

A refined approach
IndiaÔÇÖs largest oil refinery is bringing rewards to the local community as well as to its shareholders. Jeff Daniel reports.
If Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemical Limited (MRPL) of India was a football team, it would be high in the Premier League. After all, itÔÇÖs the largest and most successful refinery in the whole of the sub-continent, employing some 1,250 people and generating not far short of ┬ú5 billion in sales.

A growing family
South AfricaÔÇÖs Louis Group is now one of the countryÔÇÖs most successful property and investment enterprises, with a wide range of interests and activities.

Twenty-first century oil
Jane Bordenave talks to Harsh Sinha, chief executive of Gulf Petrochem, one of the fastest growing oil trade businesses of the moment.
Gulf Petrochem is one of the most important oil traders and producers of value-added oil products in the United Arab Emirates. Founded by entrepreneurs Ashok Goel and Sudhir Goyel in 1998, the Sharjah-based company now has a turnover of $211 million.

Building on the brand
Indian property developer Godrej Properties is gearing up for its next phase of expansion. Managing director Milind Korde explains to Gay Sutton how good communications and long-term partnerships lie at the heart of its operations.

More than meeting demand
Long-term relationships, shrewd investments and an excellent reputation have enabled mining company Benicon to thrive even as others falter. Andrew Pelis talks to CEO Gideon van Heerden to find out more.
It is the nature of todayÔÇÖs business world that small, successful companies tend to get swallowed up by the bigger corporations. Outcomes can be mixed; but for one South African mining entity, being bought out gave it just the impetus it needed for astronomical growth.