NEWS
2009 Telstra National Business Awards
The 2009 Telstra National Business Awards recognize both overall excellence from the Micro, Small and Medium business sectors and their specific endeavours in the realms of Innovation and Social Responsibility across all three sectors throughout Australia.
Following our success in the state awards, Radfords travelled to Sydney and joined with other winners from across the country over two days of inspirational networking and to be assessed as the very best in Australian business; being declared the National winner of the “Sensis - Social Responsibility Award” is the culmination of what has been a great journey.
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Radfords success reflects the contributions of everyone associated with the business and Rob Radford was pleased to have the opportunity for wife Jeanette and two eldest daughters Brooke and Georgia join with him and QA Manager Paul Sheedy to accept the Award from Sensis CEO Bruce Akhurst. |
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2009 Telstra (State) Business Awards
Radfords recognized for their “…demonstrated leadership and contribution by a business to the environment, people, education or the community.”
The 2009 Telstra Business Awards have declared Radfords to be Victoria’s leading business in Social Responsibility.
Radfords are understandably proud to receive this prestigious award and to be acknowledged as amongst Victoria’s best Medium Businesses and have our commitment to Innovation similarly regarded.
Radfords applaud the efforts and achievement of Victoria’s best performed micro, small and medium businesses and look forward to joining them in Sydney of August 20th to contest the Telstra national titles.
Our “Awards and Acknowledgments” page provides more details
on these prestigious honours.
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Receiving the Social Responsibility Award certificate, MD Robert Radford emphasised with Sensis representative Jillian Risely, how Radfords relied upon teamwork to achieve their goals. Appropriately; (Maintenance Manager) Tim Jolley and (General Manager) Trevor Hammond were amongst the twenty key staff members and family on hand to celebrate the team success that the Telstra Awards acknowledge |
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Waste Water Recovery and Recycle
A major platform of Radford’s Environment Improvement Plan is to build self-sufficiency and security in water supply. Reflecting this objective, Radfords have undertaken a major capital works investment to capture, treat to potable grade and recycle substantially all of its processing effluent water.
If adopted throughout the Australian red meat industry, this industry first project has the potential to generate national savings of over 13 Gigalitres of water per year. Accordingly, the project has attracted significant funding support from AusIndustry through the Re-Tooling for Climate Change program.
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Radfords sponsor 2009 Baw Baw Business Awards
Culminating in the honour of 2008 Business of the Year, Radfords have enjoyed much success with these awards that are adjudicated by those that know us best, our host community!
Our appreciation of both this support and our recognition of the important role these awards play in developing both the economic and social well-being of the region are refected in our decision to sponsor this years awards.
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2008 Baw Baw Business Excellence Awards
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As a resident of Warragul for the majority of her adult life, raising her family in the region and as an essential contributor to the success of the business throughout its 62 years, Mrs Dorothy Radford was understandably proud to take “centre stage” for the presentation of the Baw Baw Shire’s award to R Radford and Son as the 2008 Business of the Year. |
The local community’s high regard for Radfords was evident on the evening of November 14, where Radfords were acclaimed the Shire’s 2008 Business of the Year.
Following Radford’s success in the Award’s inaugural year, winning best Agribusiness and Agribusiness Innovation and again achieving finalist status in the Agribusiness and Innovation categories, this year delivered both the Manufacturing and Environmental Sustainability accolades to the Radford team.
These awards top off a string of local, regional, state-wide and national accolades for R Radford and Son, recognizing our industry leadership in agribusiness manufacturing, innovation, superior logistical planning and environmental sustainability.
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Regional Achievement and Community Awards – 18 Oct 2008
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Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Population Over 5,000 Award, Peter Henderson & Lardner Park Events |
The Honourable Jacinta Allen MP and Robert Radford |
MD Robert Radford’s was honored to have Minister for Regional and Rural Development and Skills and Workforce Participation, Jacinta Allen, present him with his certificate again acknowledging him as one of Victoria’s leading Rural Achievers.
In a clear confirmation of his personal endeavors and commitment to his business, industry and community, Robert was also on-hand in his capacity of Chairman of Lardner Park Events and joined with CEO Mark Cockerell to receive their finalist certificate in the Community of the Year Award.
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NAB Agribusiness Awards for Excellence 2008
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David Ugalde representing award sponsors, the Department of Climate Change, congratulates
MD Robert Radford on further enhancing Radford's already impressive environmental credentials. |
Established in 1996 by Monash University, the Agribusiness Awards for Excellence recognise excellence, innovation and leadership through both corporate and individual achievement in Australian agribusiness.
The Awards have grown to become the most successful and highly regarded awards program within the food, beverage and agribusiness sector of Australia.
In company of many of Australia’s largest food processors and specialist service providers, Radfords were only matched by Bega Cheese in attaining Finalist status in three Award categories, including Technology and Innovation and the personal accolade of Agribusiness Leader of the Year for MD Robert Radford.
To the applause of the near 400 guests at the October 30th Awards presentation dinner, Radfords were again acknowledged for their exceptional efforts in environmental sustainability, winning the Environment and Energy Management Award for 2008.
Success in this prestigious national Award echoes similar acknowledgements by local, regional and state-wide organizations of Radfords endeavours and enhances Radfords growing reputation for excellence in all they do.
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Gippsland Business Awards confers Hall of Fame status on Radfords
The 2008 Gippsland Business Awards presentation honoured Radfords as one of only six organizations ever inducted into the GBA “Hall of Fame” and the first Baw Baw based business to receive this tribute.
Over the ten years of the GBA’s, Radfords have achieved not less than finalist status in the nine nominations we have made including; Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability, Manufacturing, Retail and Transport and Logistics. Achieving Hall of Fame status reflects this sustained effort and achievement across all facets of our business and, as a perpetual acknowledgment of this success, further enhances Radfords reputation for
Leading Victoria in Meat Processing.
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Radfords again voted as Gippsland’s best example of Environment and Sustainable Business Practice
As well as being inducted in the Hall of Fame, winning the Gippsland Business Awards “Environment & Sustainable Business Practice” accolade for the second year in a row is a welcomed endorsement of Radfords success in coordinating continued growth with reducing our environmental footprint.
Echoing their success of 2004 and 2007, Radfords were again selected finalists in the three Gippsland Business Awards categories entered in 2008.
Whilst success in the Manufacturing category might be considered an expectation, Radfords were particularly pleased to have the Transport & Logistics element of their operation recognised is both critical to the business and amongst the best in Gippsland.
2008 Gippsland Business Awards
WINNER:
Environment & Sustainable Business Practice
FINALIST:
Transport and Logistics
Manufacturing & Fabrication
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Fleet Expansion
Consistent with our ongoing assessment on our Environmental Sustainability, Radfords have recently acquired two fleet vehicles sized to suit specific delivery requirements. Our new van enables efficient and prompt deliveries within our immediate region, whilst our new 12 tonne truck better services our Melbourne and Metropolitan customers. Both vehicles provide fuel and cost efficiency whilst further reducing our overall carbon emissions.
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Plant Expansion and Enhancements
Radfords were understandably pleased at the commitment given in December 07 by Russell Broadbent that the (then) Federal Government would provide some $650,000 to support the expansion and enhancement of our facilities, an investment they recognized would facilitate and stimulate growth and expansion along Radfords entire supply chain. We were equally pleased that this commitment was echoed by labour’s Christine Maxfield, the alternate local member for McMillan.
Anticipating that this funding will be available in the very near future, Radfords will undertake the following major works and business development projects:
Boning Room completion (phase 2) and plant integration; requires installation of additional purpose built and state-of-the-art processing equipment and substantial expansion of our refrigeration capacity including additional offal, lamb and boned/boxed meat fridges and additional freezers.
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Export Market Development – Visit to Brunei
Radfords were honoured to participate in last years Baw Baw Shire business delegation to Brunei and the first hand knowledge and appreciation of Brunei’s and similar markets’ “appetites” has determined that we accelerate our Offal Room expansion and upgrade. Our visit incorporated discussions on Victorian producers supplying to Brunei’s intended global halal market realizing almost immediate demand for gelatine supply and a consequential upgrade of our by-product processing plant. Providing expert advice and consultation and staff training at our plant are other opportunities to emerge from our first sojourn in the international market place.
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Systems Integration
Early in 2007, Radfords were approached by the (Vic) Department of Primary Industry to develop “Cut to Carcass” traceability systems and protocols; the missing link in the National Livestock Identification System. Following completion of this project and with the further support of DPI, Radfords will integrate this traceability system with all complimentary systems and procedures (purchasing, processing, sales, logistics, accounting and administration) with an expected significant increase in overall efficiencies.
Radfords recognize the fundamental need to ensure our business is environmentally sustainable and further investment in sophisticated effluent processing and irrigation systems we will continue our efforts to minimize our “footprint” on the environment.
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Baw Baw Shire Business Excellence Awards - 15 November, 2007
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Robert Radford receiving Awards from Mark Cockerell (CEO Lardner Park Events) and Hanna Wardell (CBA Business Banking – Gippsland) |
The inaugural Baw Baw Shire Business Excellence Awards saw Radfords achieve finalist status in four categories including Sustainability and Larges Business and proclaimed winners of both the Agribusiness and Agribusiness Innovation awards.
These awards recognise the progression, determination, teamwork, resilience and sustainability of the Shires main enterprise base and a commitment to agribusiness innovation through the successful adoption of new products and processes.
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Regional Achievement and Community Awards – 20 October, 2007
The Hon Peter Bachelor presents Rob Radford with his award
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The Regional Achievement and Community Awards are designed to encourage groups and individuals who make a difference to life in regional and rural Victoria. As one of three finalists for this year’s Regional Achiever accolade, Robert Radford was both honoured and humble to have his personal achievements acknowledged by an audience reflecting all sectors of the community. Notably, Radfords were also selected semi-finalist in the categories of Business Achievement and Environment and Sustainability.
As first time entrants to these state-wide awards, Radfords are understandably delighted to have their efforts recognised and favourably assessed against organizations from throughout regional Victoria
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My Business Awards 2007 - 5 October, 2007
“Kochies” interest in Radford’s activities extended a scheduled “brief” interview to over ten minutes!
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The significance of a Victorian company receiving an award sponsored by the NSW Business Chamber was not lost on the audience of over 300 as Rob Radford received the award from NSWBC’s Paul Orton who remarked:
“Radfords are an excellent example of a successful and sustainable regional business that is using best practice in their industry and making a positive contribution to their local community.” |
Radfords acknowledged the Best Regional Business by the national My Business Awards.
As a first time entrant, Radfords are understandably proud to be honoured by these prestigious national awards. In a gala night at Sydney’s Darling Harbour Managing Director Robert Radford received the award from business guru David Koch to the applause of high achievers from all corners of the country.
The award, sponsored by the NSW Business Chamber, recognizes Radford’s commitment to the ongoing development and improvement of their business, their industry and their host region. Evidenced by its’ $6 million investment in a new Plant and Equipment, Education and Training activities, Planning and Processing Systems and support of Industry improvement programs, that have established Radfords as a “Centre of Excellence” for meat processing in Australia.
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Gippsland Business Awards 2007 - 31 August, 2007
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Rob and wife Jeanette join award sponsor Loy Yang Power’s CEO Ian Northcote to “capture the moment”.
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Host region applauds Radfords as Gippsland’s best example of Environment and Sustainable Business Practice.
The presentation of the 2007 Gippsland Business Awards attracted some 450 of the regions leaders in business best practice to acknowledge and acclaim the forty-one finalist selected in eleven award categories.
Echoing their success of 2004, Radfords were again selected finalists in the three categories they entered. In 2004, Agriculture, Environment and Sustainable Business Practice and Retail best reflected Radfords endeavours at that time and winning the Agriculture award clearly acknowledged Radfords development as a vital component of the regions predominant agricultural economy.
The intervening three years has seen Radfords make significant investment in plant and equipment particularly in establishing and equipping a state-of-the-art boning room and related infrastructure. This expanded capability for value-adding wholesale products resulted in achieving 2007 finalist status in Manufacturing as well as Agriculture and Environment.
As with any business, Radfords various activities and responsibilities are interdependent and it was without surprise that the developments giving rise to Radford’s first-time nomination in the Manufacturing category, also enhanced their efforts to ensure best practice in all they do and delivered the winners trophy this years award for Environment and Sustainable Business Practice.
Earlier that day, MD Robert Radford had also been notified of his selection as one of three finalists for this year’s Regional Achiever accolade under the Regional Achievement & Community Awards. Notably, Radfords were also selected semi-finalist in the categories of Business Achievement and Environment and Sustainability. As first time entrants to these state-wide awards, Radfords are understandably delighted to have their efforts recognised and favourably assessed against organizations from throughout regional Victoria
Receiving this local, state-wide and national recognition in the space of a few weeks, across many industry sectors and for a range of activities and endeavours clearly demonstrates Radfords commitment to be - Leaders in Meat Processing.
