Business View Caribbean Dec. 2018 / Jan. 2019

62 63 We don’t deal with a typical consumer product, but we interface with many consultant firms and construction companies. It’s a small world in this industry and people get to know you over time. “There is always a shortage of quality workers on the island, that’s another challenge. Hence the reason we want to keep who we know. Our indus- try is not ‘sexy’– it doesn’t attract the best talent, so that’s why we’ve tried to create a stable envi- ronment to slowly increase the quality of employ- ees we get. There’s a sense that it’s a favorable place to work and we are attracting better and better talent, but the fact is, here and around the world, there is a problem of attracting younger people in the mining industry.” BVM: What are the future objectives for Wil- rock? Wilson: “Well, the construction sector fluctu- ates. So, the business we’re in is the essence of the industry. There is no construction without aggregate; and once there is construction going on in a country there are avenues for business. We’ve positioned ourselves for regional business, and we are equipped and ready to serve anytime opportunities arise. “As far as the quarry property, itself, the long- term plan is for some sort of restoration. The land may be used for possible alternative recreational activities or unique construction. For example, there was a luxury hotel built in China on a re- tired quarry, so there are many possibilities as the years elapse. Or I can use it as a landfill. Generally speaking, because of the difficulty of solid waste Raw material being trucked from blast pit HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS Zilmar supplies genuine and aftermarket parts and equipment to our customers and provides you with the best prices and customer service in the region. Our product categories include hotel supplies, heavy equipment automobile parts and more. We stand by our name and commitment to our customers. zilmar.com Tel: 305-423-8382 Fax: 305-423-8376 E-mail: sales@zilmar.com WILROCK LIMITED disposal, worldwide, quarries tend to be the preferred location for landfill on small islands. It could go either way, so we’ll look for the best opportunity at the time. “The most important point about Wilrock, today, is that we continue to develop a reputation of dependability and quality in the region. That’s our mainstay.We also do our fair share of philanthropy.We don’t seek appro- bation for it, but we do support the community very well. The Laborie Steel Band here engages a lot of young people, from the age of five and up, into steel band music.We give them full support. I always try to support the PREFERRED VENDORS n Nsg Exports Ltd. www.nsgwestindies.com The NSG Group of Companies continues to deliver a quality service based on its slogan “Right first time, on time, every time, at a competitive cost.”With over 40 years of experience, our in-house expertise can assist you with Con- sultancy, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Shipping & Logistics and After Sales Support. n Dumper Depot www.dumperdepot.ie   n Zilmar www.zilmar.com youth– in schools, community groups, wherever and when- ever we can, and that will continue in the future.”