the melbourne government gave qenos the manufacturer of the year award on june 6 during a large local celebration.
the award means a lot to qenos. the company has been working hard in safety management, production innovation, project development and sustainable development. it has received positive results, not only improving its business performance but also creating good social benefits. the company’s renovation and expansion project in altona helps bring its hdpe capacity up by 20 percent, greatly increasing international competitiveness. the 100,000-ton carbon dioxide emission reduction project in altona is equivalent to cutting the exhaust emissions of 25,000 vehicles. the 21mw waste-heat power generation project helps altona become self-sufficient in power supply and can satisfy the needs of 30,000 households. the circulating water treatment unit in the water plant can save 2 billion liters of drinking water a year.
the judges spoke highly of these positive results and concluded that qenos has made huge contributions to australia’s manufacturing industry.
at the award ceremony, the company’s leadership said it was the joint efforts of employees and shareholders that made the award possible. the company also had an in-depth exchange with government officials on future development.
more than 800 people attended the ceremony, including senior melbourne government officials, industrial experts and qenos worker representatives.