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Lettuce play

Article Abstract:

Australian company Withcott Seedlings' phenomenal growth rate of 25 % to 30% a year makes it the biggest seedling producer in the southern hemisphere, and presents opportunities for growth that are more than just organic. Owner Wendy Erhart's extraordinary ability and eye for detail led to the development of its popular new product, Smart Salad, a drought-proof lettuce that is cleaner, crisper and longer-lasting than its rivals, and can be mechanically harvested and chilled in a matter of seconds.

Production data, Market share, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION--CROPS, Agricultural industry, Growth, Company market share, Seedlings, Company growth

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Redflex Holdings

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Redflex Holdings which specializes in red light and speed cameras business occupies fifth position in the list of 50 hot companies of 2005 with 139.5% earnings/share in a year, 10.9% return on assets (ROA), 94.4% ROA growth/year and 84.9% investor return in 3 years. CEO Graham Davie has extensive technology experience, including a decade working in engineering design for the RAAF.

Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Communications industry, Company overview, Redflex Holdings

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Designing woman

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An insight into the professional life of Zahava Elenberg, an architect is presented. She won the Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year award in the year 2003-04 and thereby became a role model for others and forced her to pay attention on issues including gender in the workplace.

Achievements and awards, Architects, Portrayals, Elenberg, Zahava

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