Tools gold

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Peter Hosking partnered with Tony D'Antonio in 1996 to create Global Machine Company (GMC) and they both were recognized for their achievement when they won accounting firm Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2006. GMC has ridden the DIY boom and built up a $300m-a-year business that sells products in 47 countries.

author: Parkinson, Giles
Organizational history, Metalworking Machinery, Tool industry, Organization formation, Machine tool industry, Hosking, Peter, D'Antonio, Tony

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Bond after the fall: Part 1

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The life and career of West Australian entrepreneur Alan Bond is described. His downfall and the subsequent trials and imprisonment is discussed.

author: Stannard, Bruce
Personalities, Life change events, Bond, Alan

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Bond: Part 2: how the cup was won

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The challenge of winning the America's Cup by Australia II in 1983 is described. The yacht clocked an unprecedented 31 wins from 34 starts.

author: Stannard, Bruce
United States, Other General Government Support, Labor Distribution by Employer, Honors & Tributes, Statistics, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing, America's Cup races, Awards (Prizes)

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subjects list: Management, Australia, Achievements and awards, Company business management, Businesspeople, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Evaluation
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