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Minister Josef Bonnici inaugurates Marsovin Winery Tank Farm - Speech
PR1478
25/09/1996
25/09/1996
| The Minister for Economic Services, Prof. Josef Bonnici, today | visited the Marsovin vineyards at Marsaxlokk and later inaugurated the new Winery Tank Farm, at Marsa. |
| Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Prof Bonnici emphasised the | importance of efficient utilisation of all resources available, "Malta must compete in the global market on the basis of quality and this requires that the best use possible is made of both the human resources, as well as, the latest technology available." |
| In winemaking, the fermentation process is very important. The new | tank farm, controlled by a single computer panel, ensures that fermentation and storage take place in tanks where the environment is controlled both inside and outside, giving maximum control over the fermentation and ensuring perfect sanitiation. After fermentation, it allows the wines to remain at a constant and controlled temperature and pressure. |
| Minister Bonnici remarked that this tank farm adds another | dimension in the restructuring process that enhances Marsovin's competitivity and export potential. Mr. Tony Cassar, Company Chairman, had accompanied Minister Bonnici on a Japan trade mission, earlier this year, and many interesting business contacts have been established in this country. Marsovin's beginnings go back to 1919, and by 1956 it had already entered the export market. The company, today, produces some 4 million bottles of wine annually. The number of employees amounts to 112 with an output of 23,000 hectos worth Lm2.2 million. This is a good improvement over the 119 employees of 10 years ago who produced 18,600 hectos worth Lm785,000. The results show an efficient use of human resources and state-of-the-art technology. The Marsovin Group employs a total of 263 people. Over the past 2 years alone a total of Lm3.2 million has been invested, Lm1.5 million of which was invested in the winery, |
| Minister Bonnici praised Marsovin's efforts in diversifying and | developing their market and said that the company is a good example of how diligent work and vision can enhance a company's position on a national and international level. |
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