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The lessons we learned from Papua New Guinea’s last boom

15 Apr 2019 by David James

Papua New Guinea is on the verge of stronger growth after a number of quiet years. Michael Kingston, Chief Executive of diversified manufacturer K K Kingston, shares with Business Advantage PNG the lessons he learned from the country's last boom.
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Government policies set a more optimistic mood for Papua New Guinea’s manufacturers

27 Mar 2019 by David James 1 Comment

The Chief Executive of the Manufacturers Council of Papua New Guinea, Chey Scovell, has given an upbeat assessment of the prospects for the manufacturing sector. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the mood, while cautious, is becoming more optimistic.
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SP Brewery MD sees better future for manufacturers in Papua New Guinea

25 Mar 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

Being a manufacturer in Papua New Guinea means managing its economic cycles, says Stan Joyce, Managing Director of SP Brewery, Papua New Guinea’s largest brewer. He tells Business Advantage PNG the economy is starting to turn in the manufacturing sector’s favour.
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How Supreme Industries has expanded in Papua New Guinea

11 Sep 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Port Moresby-based retailer/wholesaler Supreme Group found itself needing products and services it couldn't source in Papua New Guinea, so it decided to create them. Group Managing Director Sanjay Shah, tells Business Advantage PNG that the group has grown quickly and is anticipating more diversification.
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Diversification critical to success in Papua New Guinea, says Hornibrook NGI MD

15 May 2018 by Robert Hamilton-Jones Leave a Comment

Vertical integration is the key to growth in Papua New Guinea, according to Hornibrook NGI Managing Director Matthew Lewis. He tells Business Advantage PNG the steel fabrication and construction company is leveraging its in-house capacity to diversify into property and hospitality.
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Five questions for Nihal Shah, Chairman of manufacturer Pacific Foam

23 Jan 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea manufacturer Pacific Foam is celebrating its 40th year of operation in the country. Business Advantage PNG talks to Chairman Nihal Shah about the company’s history and its vision for the future.
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Take the long-term view to investing in Papua New Guinea, says brewer

3 Oct 2017 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

The secrets to a successful business operation in Papua New Guinea are to form partnerships, stay ahead of the game and be the best in your field. But the key, says Stan Joyce, Managing Director of SP Brewery, is to take the long-term view.
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What signs of recovery are business leaders in Papua New Guinea looking for? (Part Two)

20 Jun 2017 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

What do business leaders look for as signs of recovery in Papua New Guinea's economy? In the second of a two-part series, Business Advantage PNG gets views from senior executives in finance, manufacturing and agribusiness.
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Monier focuses on quality as it prepares for next phase of Papua New Guinea infrastructure development

11 Apr 2017 by Business Advantage PNG 2 Comments

Monier is Papua New Guinea’s largest producer of construction and building materials. In PNG’s demanding environment, a focus on quality has been key to its success.
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Yamaha’s Papua New Guinea boat manufacturing setting new standards, says Ela Motors CEO

29 Mar 2017 by David James 11 Comments

Where in the world is Yamaha’s biggest boat manufacturing project? It's in Papua New Guinea, Takeshi Abe, Chief Executive Officer of Ela Motors, tells Business Advantage PNG. He says a new 23-footer boat has been specifically designed to meet PNG flotation standards—and it's being made in-country.
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Manufacturing

The lessons we learned from Papua New Guinea’s last boom

Government policies set a more optimistic mood for Papua New Guinea’s manufacturers

SP Brewery MD sees better future for manufacturers in Papua New Guinea

How Supreme Industries has expanded in Papua New Guinea

Diversification critical to success in Papua New Guinea, says Hornibrook NGI MD

Five questions for Nihal Shah, Chairman of manufacturer Pacific Foam

Take the long-term view to investing in Papua New Guinea, says brewer

What signs of recovery are business leaders in Papua New Guinea looking for? (Part Two)

Monier focuses on quality as it prepares for next phase of Papua New Guinea infrastructure development

Yamaha’s Papua New Guinea boat manufacturing setting new standards, says Ela Motors CEO

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