Decades of Legends

30 November 2009

Long Service Awards were awarded in 2009 at Morris Material Handling and Crane Aid to recognise staff for their commitment, dedication and service excellence to the company.

A total of 54 staff members received awards for their 10 to 30 years of service. The awards were as follows:

• 10 years of service – 26 staff members
• 15 years of service – 16 staff members
• 20 years of service – 8 staff members
• 25 years of service – 2 staff members
• 30 years of service – 2 staff members

39 staff members were from Head Office and 15 were from the various branches Nationwide.

Employee loyalty is demonstrated through members that have been with the company since its establishment in 1952. “Our employees are the pillars of the company, holding a wealth of knowledge and experience that has made the company the success it is today,” stated Loris Chiappa, Managing Director of Morris Material Handling.

It is a known fact that the most important resource in any organisation is its employees and without such, failure is imminent. Since the company’s inception in South Africa, Morris Material Handling as a whole has undergone drastic changes in the last few decades which have affected its employees and persuaded some to choose different careers. The employees that received awards were therefore acknowledged and commended for their hard work and contribution towards the achievement of a company that has become a legend in the industry.

Loris believes: “Apart from skills and knowledge, what makes a person employable is good attitude. I must say that Morris is fortunate to have staff with excellent attitude. There are many fine examples in the recipients that received the long service awards.”

He continues “I am pleased to note that our staff do not shy away from challenges and are able to seize the opportunities to seek new and better ways of doing things. Ensuring that the project is completed on time through self sacrifice, providing good service, using good ideas to ensure smooth operations, going that extra mile, using initiative, taking responsibility are all attributes of these recipients. All these prove that they have what it takes to deliver services of the highest standard. Through the example they set and the role they play, they motivate those around them to give of their best as well,” concluded Loris.

Morris congratulates all staff on being dedicated and loyal. They truly are legends of Morris and Crane Aid. They will together continue to succeed and deliver customer satisfaction.