One big family
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The profile of HSK Ward, a commodity food trader and wholesaler that is ranked 381 on the BRW Top 500 private companies list is furnished. The company was started in 1867 and is run by joint managing directors Ward McKenzie, Steve Ward and Helen Ward, who are the direct descendants of the founders. Succession planning is a problem that this company has faced in the past, like many other private companies.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2004
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Brothers fuel merger
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JFTA Petrochemical Services and Austech Petroleum Services are two Australian family businesses, which have recently merged to form JFTA. The sons of the founders of JFTA and Austech ran these companies. The new firm will provide construction and engineering services to petrochemical industries. The merger will help the companies establish a national presence and provide wider access to new businesses.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2005
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Mr. Fixit
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The National Assistance Services Australia (NASA) is an eight-member company that packages and resells roadside assistance services to other parties and has tied with roadside assistance providers like NRMA and RACV. NASA plans to continue to introduce products such as credit cards and health insurance to enhance its customer's branded package.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2004
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