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Background and causes of the move |
Volo wanted to establish themselves in S. America Brazillian gov limited imports in to the country 70,000 employees in 25 countries Gov encouraged the decentralisation around Rio and Sau Paulo Curitiba is home to the oldest uni in Brazil and excellent research facilities There were tax incentives if you went to Curitiba
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Sustainability of the move |
Curitiba is home to a high tech bus service which is 500 times cheaper than running a metro and takes 400 people per day per bus Factory is designed to have as little impact upon the environment. Procedures put in place to manage waste materials, sorted and recycled if possible All employees must wear protective clothing |
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Benefits of the move |
Health food is provided and subsidised for the workforce Employ form the disabled community- quality insurance inspector blind Wages are 15% higher than similar work Volo have also started a seat belt awareness campaign and an orphanage |
