Business Talk – Ralf Hennecke unpacks Omnia Group’s alignment of BME with Protea Mining Chemicals

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, BME Managing Director Ralf Hennecke discusses how the alignment of BME with Protea Mining Chemicals suits Omnia Group’s goals.

Hennecke boasts extensive experience in the South African mining industry, having worked with prominent companies such as Rand Mines and JCI.

He first began working at Omnia Group in 1995 and held multiple notable positions before becoming the Managing Director of BME in 2021.

Hennecke has served on BME’s Executive Committee, and also acted as General Manager of BME’s Marketing and Technology division before he took on his current role.

The interview

In this Business Talk interview, Hennecke outlines how the alignment of BME with Protea Mining Chemicals will offer more value to both organisations’ customers while meeting Omnia’s key focus areas.

Hennecke explains that Omnia will also help to create new opportunities – highlighting how the alignment can open new doors to global markets.

He concludes the interview by emphasising the importance of sustainability in the mining industry and explains how the alignment will prioritise this accordingly.

Watch the full interview with Ralf Hennecke below.