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maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 5 SEPTEMBER 2018 5 NEWS Amino Chemicals Ltd. is part of Aba Chemicals Corporation, Shanghai, who provides custom manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnological and agrochemical industries worldwide. Amino Chemicals is an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients manufacturer that has been developing innovative and proprietary processes since 1993. Amino Chemicals Warehouse Storekeeper - Full Time Reporting to the Procurement and Logistics Manager, the ideal candidate should preferably have : • Be in possession of a valid forklift/reach truck operator license. • 3 years minimum experience working in a Warehouse/Materials management/Manufacturing. • Be computer literate, preferably proficient in MS Office suite • Be accurate and meticulous in his work • Be fluent in English (fluency in Italian can be an asset) • Be a team player, having good communication skills • Must strictly adhere to Health & Safety rules and regulations continuous improvement • Previous experience working in a GMP environment will be considered an asset. Main Tasks : • Sampling, preparation and dispensing of chemical raw materials. • Receiving and stock control using E.R.P. • Export packaging and labelling of finished products. • General good housekeeping of the work area. We offer training and opportunities for professional growth and career enhancement. Those interested are to send their CV by e-mail to : HR@aminochemicals.com Career Opportunities Electrical Maintenance Technician - Full Time Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the ideal candidate should preferably have : • A Maintenance or Service Engineering backgound • Conversant with standard / electrical workshop techniques (mechanical knowhow will be considered an asset) • Minimum 3 years experience in maintenance or related industries • Be fluent in English • Be able to work on his/her own initiative and is pro-active whereby his /her recommendations would be considered an asset • Be able to work in a team to promote permanent solutions for continuous improvement Main Tasks : • Routine Preventive Maintenance, Fault Finding and Repair on plant equipment as per manufacturer's recommendations • Preparation and knowledge of instrumentation is considered an asset MATTHEW VELLA OVER 1,200 performances were estimated to have been staged by Maltese band clubs in 2017, of which just over a third were at a locality differ- ent to that of the performing band club. Data released by the National Statistics Office shows that in total, performances by band clubs were estimated to have increased by 7.3 per cent when compared to 2014. But registered band club membership for the year under review dropped by 0.6 per cent (162 members) – a decline that was mainly a result of down- ward shifts in trainee band players. Out of the total band club members in 2017, 2,242 were resident band players and 1,282 were trainees. There were also 1,095 committee members, and 22,707 ordinary members. Just over a quarter of band club members were females. The highest female presence was registered among trainee band players, while the low- est was in band club commit- tees. During the period under review, female resident band players amounted to 27.4 per cent. Similar to past findings of this survey, results show that the largest number of resi- dent band players in Malta and Gozo was recorded in the South-Eastern district (25.2 per cent). Total recurrent expenditure during 2017 was estimated at over €4 million, up by 18.6 per cent when compared to 2014. Remuneration of band players accounted for 35.9 per cent of the total recurrent expendi- ture. On a district level, the South Eastern and Northern Harbour districts spent the most, 27.2 and 22.3 per cent respectively. Total recurrent income reg- istered by band clubs during 2017 was estimated at €5.1 mil- lion, up by 37.8 per cent when compared to 2014. Band clubs in the South-Eastern district registered the highest income, with a share of 27.8 per cent of the total. At 7.2 per cent, band clubs in the Northern district registered the lowest share. Apart from other income, which includes government funds and rents, donations were the next main income source, amounting to 23.4 per cent of the total recurrent in- come. Between 2014 and 2017, aver- age expenditure per band club rose from €37,526 to €44,516, while average income per band club rose from €41,049 to €56,572. Over €4 million spent by band clubs in 2017