Exporter Profile: Mining new markets
With its 3D geological modelling software, Christchurch company ARANZ Geo is achieving worldwide success.
NZBusiness has the story behind a remarkable company mining a specialist niche market. By Glenn Baker.
With its 3D geological modelling software, Christchurch company ARANZ Geo is achieving worldwide success.
NZBusiness has the story behind a remarkable company mining a specialist niche market. By Glenn Baker.
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