First time in the ring

摘要

At the official opening in March of Richgro's new anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Western Australia, managing director Geoff Richards looked out with immense pride and satisfaction. In the company's centenary year, the new ￡3.5 million (?4.5m) AD plant represents a true cornerstone — not just for the family-owned and-run Richgro, but for Australia as a whole. Geoff's grandfather, Arthur Richards had arrived in Perth 100 years ago with just ￡5 in his pocket, but soon set up a thriving grocers and general merchant's store.