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NEWS ARCHIVE
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May 2006
Speed Control on Belt Conveyors—Does it Really Save Energy?
Controlling belt speed does not significantly reduce energy costs,
as presented in a recent technical paper by Hans Lauhoff: "The
energy consumption of long, horizontal belt conveyor systems in stationary
operating conditions
is determined by the motion resistance."
(Click here to see
the Hans Lauhoff PDF.)
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May 2006
Synergy Contributes to Engineering Education
in Chile
A cooperation agreement was recently entered into between the University
of Antofagasta and BHP Chile Inc. (through its ODS* Project Management),
Man Takraf Chile and Synergy Engineering, to provide scholarships to two
outstanding students from the Engineering Faculty of the University.
This agreement is a result of the interest expressed by these companies
to collaborate with the Antofagasta community by creating a joint fund
which will be used to finance the scholarships. Minera Escondida coordinated
the donation to the University and also participated in establishing the
terms and conditions of the agreement.
The students selected to receive the scholarship are Romina Veas-Veas and
Francisco Zepeda-Carvajal, both from the Faculty of Industrial Civil Engineering,
majoring in Mechanics. The students will share scholarship funds totalling
twenty thousand U.S. dollars to cover their registration and monthly fees.
Mr. Pedro Córdova, rector of the University of Antofagasta, highlighted
the importance of this scholarship as a prime example of the results that
can be achieved through effective opportunities offered by the business
world for the training of professionals.
The agreement was signed by Andrew Batteson for the ODS Project; Vera Lauer
for Synergy Engineering; Cristián Cavagnaro for Man Takraf Chile;
Pedro Córdova, Rector of the University of Antofagasta, and Gonzalo
Cid, Head of External Affairs of Minera Escondida. "I have only words
of gratitude for BHP Chile, because this will fulfil my dream of finishing
my career, which was beginning to look very difficult," stated Romina
Veas, who is from the town of Combarbalá. She began studying at
the University of Antofagasta in 2004.
Francisco Zepeda is a native Antofagastan who completed his secondary studies
at the Liceo Experimental Artístico and enjoys playing the flute.
He entered the University of Antofagasta in 2004, and also expressed his
gratitude: "This is an invaluable support to me; now I can hope to
finish my career, acquire some practice and—why not—form my
own company some day," he said.
It should be mentioned that this scholarship initiative is the result of
the commitment of the ODS Project (BHP Chile) toward sustainable development
as set forth in the HSEC** Policy.
*Ore Delivery System
**Health, Safety, Environment and Community Relations
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Allan Baus,
General Manager, Synergy Ingeniería Ltda. |
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April 2006
Allan Baus Appointed GM of Synergy in Chile
Synergy Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Allan Baus as General Manager of Synergy Ingeniería Ltda., our wholly
owned subsidiary in Chile.
Mr. Baus has 15+ years of progressing responsibility in the Chilean industrial
sector with such recognized companies as Bechtel, Sigdo Koppers, Phelps
Dodge, Minera El Abra and Complejo Portuario Mejillones.
An industrial civil engineer with a Mechanical Degree from the Pontificia
Universidad Catolica de Chile, Allan joins Synergy Engineering with a successful
track record in engineering management, field service fulfillment and technical
project execution.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, Mr. Baus possesses a well developed cultural
sensitivity acquired through his working relationships with the numerous
international equipment manufacturers and global engineering firms active
in the Chilean market. In addition, Allan brings to Synergy his hands-on
experience in communicating and leading functions and staff who are culturally
diverse and geographically remote.
Allan joined the Synergy team on April 1st, 2006 and is based out of the
Santiago office.
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September 2005
Synergy Completes New Stage in Software Development
Synergy Engineering has completed its third and strongest year of in-house
user development on its engineering software package "Design It."
Synergy has moved into the implementation stage for the recently-developed
features and functionality for the large engineering project environment,
requiring thousands of engineering-deliverable documents and thousands
of kilometres of cable.
Working in close cooperation with Blue Heron Software to add features and
functionality to the base software, Synergy Engineering now has the flexibility
to customize engineering deliverables for the diverse requirements of larger
engineering projects for Synergy's materials handling system application
customers.
This flexibility has already delivered dividends, increasing the capacity
of Synergy Engineering to easily manage multiple large materials handling
implementations.
Successful developments of 2005 include:
- Document control and project management
- Bulk material ordering and usage
- Electrical and Instrumentation design documentation
- Enhanced documentation for construction and maintenance
Synergy is committed to the continued development of its software tools
to enhance our ability to provide our customers with cost effective,
safe and effective materials handling solutions. Our near-term software
development targets include developing an interface between the data
within the Design It database and our computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.
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August 2005
Synergy Nominated for Canada Export Award
Synergy Engineering has been nominated for a Canada Export Award (CEA).
Each year, the Minister of International Trade presents the Canada Export
Awards to a select number of firms to recognize their outstanding achievements
as exporters. The recipients are chosen by a committee of business leaders
and government representatives from across Canada.
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Dermot Strong,
President & COO,
The BC Bearing Group |
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July 2005
Dermot Strong Appointed to Board of Directors
Synergy Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dermot
Strong to its Board of Directors. Mr. Strong brings to Synergy 25+ years experience
in finance and general management spanning both real estate and operating businesses
within several internationally active privately owned companies.
Dermot was born and raised in India, and received his Commerce Degree from University
College, Dublin, Ireland in 1976. He emigrated to Canada in 1980 and worked as
an audit senior with Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. in Vancouver, BC (now KPMG),
qualifying as a Canadian Chartered Accountant in 1982.
Dermot's achievements have included the raising of funding for acquisition of
domestic and of offshore companies; setting up of offshore companies; real estate
acquisition in Canada and United States; raising construction and long term real
estate project financing; and the sale or liquidation of operating companies.
Mr. Strong is currently President, COO and a director of The BC Bearing Group,
an internationally-respected distributor of industrial products with operations
in Canada, United States, Mexico and Chile.
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June 2005
Synergy Nominated Once Again for BC Export
Award
Synergy Engineering Ltd. has for the second year running been nominated
by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters as a candidate for a BC Export
Award.
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David Atkinson, Executive Vice
President,
Synergy Engineering Ltd. |
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April 2005
David Atkinson Appointed as Synergy's Executive
Vice President
Synergy Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
David C. Atkinson as Executive Vice President. Mr. Atkinson brings to Synergy
30+ years of international CEO/COO management experience and P&L responsibility
with such international companies as Noranda, ABB, Quebecor, and De La
Rue.
David has been an executive advisor to Synergy since the early 1990s, as
well as a non-executive Board Member since May, 2000. He joins Synergy
Engineering with a record of above-sector financial performance in achieving
shareholders' start-up, growth and exit objectives, and for unprecedented
improvement of operational execution in global multi-site product and service
businesses. Mr. Atkinson has successfully launched new business and joint-venture
operations in Canada, England, France, South Africa and the USA, amongst
others.
Bilingual in English and French, having lived and worked in Europe, Canada
and the USA, Mr. Atkinson has acquired broad international business experience
and well developed cultural sensitivity, along with hands-on experience
in communicating and leading functions and staff who are culturally diverse
and geographically remote.
Mr. Atkinson is also President & Executive Director of the International
Association of Currency Affairs, a not-for-profit, member-based association
in the currency industry. He serves on the boards of a number of other
privately-held companies and is a member of the DaVinci Institute, a non-profit
futurist think tank in Colorado.
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November 2004
Synergy Nominated as One of Top 3 Exporters
in BC
Synergy Engineering Ltd. has been nominated by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
as one of the top 3 exporters in British Columbia in the category of "Manufactured
Products." The winner will be selected on November 19, 2004. See the
top 21 list of finalists here.
To see the notification from the BC Export Awards committee, click here. |
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