China
A similar approach was applied to the
construction of Orica’s initiating systems joint
venture (with Nanling) located in Hunan
province, China. The facility is awaiting final
statutory approvals and is expected to ramp
up capacity over the coming year, employing
approximately 155 local personnel (an increase
from the current 101). As a result, considerable
effort was put into training and development
of operations personnel. Landscaping and
minor rectification works were undertaken
cooperatively utilising local contractors. During
the commissioning phase, local communities
provided accommodation for international
staff in local hotels and also benefited from
purchasing of commissioning consumables.