Appco Australia contributes for the HEART research

The Heart Research Institute praised Appco Group Support Australia for its on-going work to get donations.

Heart Research Institute’s (HRI) National Fundraising Director, Maggie Johns thanked representatives at the recent Appco Group Convention, in Sydney.

The HRI is one of Australia’s leading research organisations working to detect, prevent and cure heart disease, and has made vital findings that have changed the way Australians live with and treat the 'number one killer' of the country.

On March 31, 2012, at the Appco Group's annual meeting, Ms Johns explained the Heart Research Institute was a struggling organization with only $AU200,000 in fundraising income, before they made an alliance with Appco Group in 2011; since then, Appco Group helped generate millions for the HRI.

These vital funds have helped the HRI achieve many of its objectives and be recognized as a world leader in the research of synthetic arteries, genetics and heart disease in its most-modern research facility.

“We really appreciate your efforts and understand the difficulty of the job you do,” Ms Johns told more than 1,000 delegates at the meeting. “At the HRI we are very grateful for all the work you do and the funds raised.”

Appco Group Australia commences lottery

Appco Group Sports Australia kicked-off a major lottery campaign for the Fremantle Dockers Football Club in Western Australia.

Appco Australia will sell 30,000 lottery tickets, to raise $300,000 for the Fremantle Dockers’ Community Goals program.

Community Goals promotes participation in sport and encourages young people to build an understanding of leadership, healthy lifestyle, goal setting, the effects of bullying and social responsibility.

Every year more than 100,000 children participate in the program’s Freo Skills 4 Schools events - that constitute a wide range of fun-filled curriculum-based activities to help students to make well-informed decisions for a responsible, healthy and active lifestyle.

Appco Group Sports Australia is proud to be part of this campaign, in helping the Fremantle Dockers Football Club pay back to the community.

FW1 records success in round one of Aussie Racing Super Series!

FW1 has great success at first round of the 2012 Aussie Racing Cars Super Series

Appco Group Australia Division’s waterless car cleaning system, FW1, observed a great start to the 2012 FW1 Aussie Racing Cars Super Series.

This is the second successive year that FW1 has been engaged as the Series’ leading sponsor. The first round for 2012 was held in Adelaide from March 1-4 with record spectators witnessing the event.

FW1 had a great exposure over the four days through the FW1 stand that sold products to enthusiastic watchers. The FW1 promo girls proved to be a success promoting the merchandise through free demos and distributing out FW1 laniards to attendees.

This year’s series will comprise six rounds. At the commencement of the first round series champ for 2011 Adrian Cottrell was in first place, Kyle Clews in second place, and Tyler Owen with a close mark ended in third place.

The year is set to be a stellar year for the category, which is gaining momentum in Australia. Appco Group Prosales Australia Chief Operating Officer Ty Pedersen is very delighted with the way the event is tracking.

“It is very exciting for FW1 to be involved with such a great category. Aussie Racing Cars’ drivers are using the product on their vehicles and advocating on behalf of the brand. We have already received such great feedback and look forward to what’s to come,” Mr Pedersen said.

WWF sees Appco Group fundraisers, in action!

World Wildlife Fund CEO shares the day with Appco Group, in the field.

The CEO of World Wildlife Fund Australia spent a day ‘in the field’ observing Appco Group Support Division’s fundraising teams, in action.

Appco Group Support Division inexhaustibly works to generate the much-required funds for the World Wildlife Fund - the world’s major, independent conservation organisation.

WWF CEO Dermott O’Gorman visited fundraising teams at three major shopping complexes in New South Wales, Sydney on January 18, 2012.

Mr O’Gorman conversed with the fundraising teams about the fantastic work they do for World Wildlife Funds and complimented them on their hard work and enthusiasm.

“The WWF fundraising team at Bondi Junction shopping centre is an awesome group, they talk to the community passionately about WWF's work,” Mr O’Gorman said.

“It’s great to hear from so many supporters who are passionate about wildlife. The WWF team are doing a great job.”

FW1 Aussie Racing Cars Roadshow was a hit!

Appco Group Prosales met Aussie Racing Cars drivers prior its sponsorship of the series

The Appco Group Prosales team journeyed, all across Australia, to meet the 2012 FW1 Aussie Racing Cars drivers, as part of the division’s waterless car cleaning product FW1’s sponsorship of the Series.

The FW1 Aussie Racing Cars Roadshow was held on the east coast in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from February 1 to 3, 2012.

Appco Group Prosales Chief Operating Officer Ty Pedersen said, “The Roadshow was a great opportunity for the FW1 team to meet with this year’s talented group of drivers, introduce them to our great products and strengthen the partnership between Appco Group Prosales and Aussie Racing Cars.”

He added, “We received fantastic feedback from this year’s competitors; they love using FW1 on their competition vehicles because it is fast, effective and waterless. It leaves nothing behind but a showroom finish for the fans to admire.”

The FW1 Aussie Racing Cars Series is one of the biggest categories in Australian motorsports; offering crowds plenty of high-action thrills and spills. The year’s Super Series will begin at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, South Australia on March 1, 2012.

Appco Group gives hope to seriously ill Children!

The lives of ailing children in Australia are being improved through with an alliance between Appco Group and the Starlight Foundation.

The Support Division of Appco Group Australia has started an exciting trial with Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia, which brightens the lives of gravely ill and hospitalised children across Australia.

Starlight has a presence in all the major paediatric hospitals across Australia with their mobile Starlight Fun Centres, Starlight Express Rooms and Captain Starlights - professional entertainers that bring laughter and joy to young patients. They even grant once in a lifetime wishes for gravely ill children and give much required help to their families.

The Support Division started out enrolling donors in December 2011 and the team is looking forward to offering continued support for this noble cause in the future.

Appco Group Australia and New Zealand R&R ends successfully

Appco Group’s R&R has always been an important event which is thought about in such a manner that it inspires the new generation of leaders recruited in the company. These young leaders are gifted the fantastic opportunity of getting to hear from the senior team as well as the Chairman of the company, Chris Niarchos. It is also one of the most ideal situations where leaders can network both amongst themselves as well as with the top management.

Appco Group Australia and NZ’s R&R which concluded on Sunday 19 June was a grand success with almost and 250 delegates attending the program. The several presentations given by leaders and top performers in the organisation had enough to inspire these young talents and give them the zeal to work harder and better to achieve great results and rewards.
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“In our industry and organisation it is crucial to establish a solid foundation for the future with effective business practices. This will enable you to have long term success for several years to come. Understanding how the business operates and showing dedication to the company and your clients is instrumental to being part of Appco Group”, said Chris Niarchos.

The gala dinner hosted on Friday (17 June) helped the delegates communicate freely and get familiar with one another. The dinner held in Daintree rainforest also geared up the participants for the workshops and meetings that were awaiting them the next day.

The delegates were welcomed by Appco Group Chairman and Founder Christos Niarchos. Chris also stressed on the importance of living up to changes and thinking forward in an ever-changing industry. He also reminded the delegates to make ure that their business fundamentals were always right, because that was what would help them get going in the future.

Soon after the Chairman's speech, each of Appco Group's divisions Sports, Support, Pay TV, Prosales and Energy - held separate meetings where they covered points relevant to their particular industry. While the support division discussed about the right way of dealing with customers along with Vice President Spencer Galbally, Appco Group Prosales held a Q&A style meeting where Vice President Steve Sapsford covered the benefits of training sales force in all areas of the business including B2B, residential and events.

Australia and New Zealand R&R concluded on Friday afternoon which gave time to the delegates to enjoy Port Douglas. The delegates also spend some quality fun time together at the Barrier Reef, fishing, relaxing on the beach and taking part in the competitions that were held in the resorts award-winning golf course.