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est quality in everything we do.” Its obviously working, Mars Food’s market growth rate in Australia is running at four times the category average and that is in a highly competitive market. To maintain their competitive advantage in the market place Mars has a policy of Continuous Improvement and that means substantial annual investment in new plant. As part of their regional focus the company last year spent close to $15 million with 110 Central Coast suppliers such as Forsythes Recruitment, Pacific Labels, Kemax Engineering, Alan Hale Electrical, Fairhaven Services and Cob & Co Plumbing. Commenting on their association with the company Miles Fink, Managing Director of Pro-Ali Design at North Gosford said, “Pro Ali Design has been proud to be associated with MARS Foods for the many years they have been operating on the Central Coast. Their innovation and experience in the food industry is second to none, and we look forward to our continuing association with them as we continue to provide state-of-the art conveying systems and equipment for their food processing and packaging plant.
Wayne Smedley and Chris Lomas in front of the mustard line
Masterfoods confirms sponsorship of Central Coast Mariners Mars Food Australia is also a strong community supporter and sponsors many Central Coast groups including the Central Coast Mariners since their incep-
tion and just last month announced that they had extended their commitment to the A-League club by taking the front of shirt sponsorship for a further twelve months for their Masterfoods brand.
A local team, with the support of a nation.
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February 2013
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