6 Sep 2011 - PORT MORESBY WAREHOUSE OPENING

SP Brewery Chairman Sir Joseph Tauvasa KBE said the extension is part of the K91 million investment that was approved by the Board in 2008.

"The Company's three-year investment plan has resulted in the latest technology to be installed in both Breweries. The upgrade of the current operations and expansion of the brewery capabilities is world class and will provide us the extra capacity needed to meet market demand and growth. This structure is part of that investment."

Sir Joseph said the construction of the K8.6 million warehouse started in May 2010 and took a year to complete. As a result the warehouse is now the storage room for all raw materials from bottles, cans and packaging cartons.

Led by the counsel of the Beca project team, in putting the nuts and bolts on the warehouse was Hornibrooks NGI Ltd. Off course these achievements takes a concerted effort by various stakeholders and please allow me to thank them individually.

- For the design of the warehouse Peddle Thorpe.

- For fencing Stocks & Partners and Associated Builders & Contractors

- For the plumbing Aroma Plumbers

- Installation of the sprinkler system Sika Fire

- Electrical installation, MJ Electrical and SBS Electrical

- Light box installation on the exterior of the warehouse - Graffiti Signs

- Installation of security cameras Pure Management Services

- Data Cabling by Data Nets

Sir Joseph said that SP Brewery is not immune to negative comment from some sections of the community regarding the effects of alcohol. As a corporate citizen we take our social responsibility and our value our reputation, very seriously.

"We have made positive inroads in working with Government and various stakeholders as we now have representation on the Alcohol Taskforce Committee. This will enable use to work in partnership in bringing the message of responsible consumption of alcohol to the community."

He said responsible behavior from alcohol consumption must come from within; within the family, within the community, within the Provinces and within the Nation. Imposing liquor bans will not resolve the issues of alcohol in the long term.

As part of its social responsibility, SP Brewery has been the enormous and significant contribution to our country's Gross National Income through excise and other taxes. In addition to this, the Company has been for many decades, the forefront of sponsorship of major sporting events in Papua New Guinea. From the South Pacific Games to Rugby League to Golf and other national and international sports competitions, our aim is to ensure that we contribute towards developing a generation of sportsmen and women who, after their sporting careers, are able to give something back to the communities with pride, dignity and respect.

Sir Joseph thanked the customers for their loyalty. We value and appreciate the forbearance of our suppliers, transporters and service operators.

"SP Brewery remains committed to brewing and marketing quality beers brands for both its domestic and international markets. Our investments in this new Raw Materials warehouse as well as completed expansion works in our Lae Brewery will enable us to pursue our commercial interests as well as our social and corporate responsibilities."

5 Sep 2011 - SP BREWERY SUPPORTS COALITION FOR CHANGE

In presenting the cheque to CFC's Lanna Assaigo-Kami, SP Brewery Key Accounts Manager Maybelline Fernandes said supporting the awareness of spousal violence and violence against children is a must in Papua New Guinea.

"SP Brewery is confident that our support will help the organization in changing attitudes of people in our society towards their approach and acceptance of women's and children's role in our community," said Ms Fernandes.

Ms Assaigo-Kami said the since its inception in 2008, sees its role as one of working with three tiers of society, by addressing the issue of violence against women and children, at the political, business and community levels.

"It is one of our goals to draft a standalone law for Domestic Violence, this year has been solely focused on the drafting and hopefully passing of the Family Protection Bill in Parliament," said Ms Assaigo-Kami.

She thanked SP Brewery for the K20, 000 support, which will assist CFC PNG in providing awareness through all sectors of the community.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Coalition For Change, you can call the CFC Office on 3241807 / 3462304; email: emcfc@cfcpng.org.pg or visit the website www.cfcpng.org.pg.

Pic Caption: (L to R) Ms Lanna Assaigo-Kami accepting the cheque from SP Brewery's Key Accounts Manager Ms Maybelline Fernandes.

22 Jun 2011 - SP BREWERY SUPPORTS WESTPAC WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS

The SP Brewery Entrepreneur Award recognizes outstanding achievements by a woman with at least a 50% shareholding in an organization in the field of innovation for new products of services.

SP Brewery has always been supportive of community initiatives and has continued its association through Sports, Promoting Cultural events, as well as providing awareness on Responsible Drinking & Gender Equality.

The Westpac Women In Business Awards is the appropriate tool to promote the efforts of women in the Private sector.

SP Brewery congratulates Westpac Bank for continuing to stage the Awards and to give recognition to Women who continue to contribute to the development of Papua New Guinea.

SP Brewery's sponsorship to the Awards is for K20, 000.

For any queries regarding this Media Release, contact SP Brewery Public Relations Department on Tel: 3028319 or email dorothy.bengo@sp.com.pg

2 Jun 2011 - SP MUSIK FESTIVAL

SP Brewery's Trade Marketing Manager Materua Tamarua said the Musik Festival under the SP Lager brand has signed up artists representing the Islands, Highlands, Momase and Southern regions.

The SP Musik Festival will be staged at the Port Moresby Country Club Oval on June 11th starting at 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

"SP Lager is spending an estimated K130, 000 to host the event that promotes PNG music. We are happy to have these talented musicians in the Festival and we expect a huge crowd," said Mr Tamarua.

"We also appeal to all those attending to ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. A trouble-free event will give this event lasting experience."

Music lovers will experience latest hits from Raadaz featuring Anslom, Demas Saul, Shydeez, Augustine Emil, Richard Mogu and Kesema at the Festival.

Mr Tamarua said the last major music event that was sponsored by SP Brewery under SP Lager was the 2007 Anslom & Morqai Tour as well as the Patti Pots Doi Tour.

Those that are interested will need to pay K30.00 at the gate. Depending on crowd control, gates may close earlier.