Our Directors About GCS Global Coffee History Our CEO Jose Belo: Joe arrived in Australia from Portugal in 1974. Joe then spent several years employed at the local Steel Works, now BHP. Renee Rovere: Chris Pollard: Chris started his working career in the mining industry in the Illawarra as an Electrical Fitter/Mechanic where he worked after his apprenticeship for 17 years. Joe Nascimento: Joe arrived in Australia from Portugal in 1964 with his parents. He grew up and was educated in Wollongong. Completed an apprentership as a Fitter & Machinist. Jon Moore: Jon is no coffee expert - he leaves that for the Directors and staff. He brings a strong business and management background and a palate for fine food, Originally Global Coffee Solutions (GCS) started out as a merger of two smaller Wollongong coffee companies in 2000 with a total workforce of 15. It was originally called National Coffee Distributors and started roasting its own brand, "Lazumba."  It soon secured exclusive rights for several machinery brands including Melitta/Cafina, Futurmat and Jura. It also added several non-exclusive brands including Macap grinders, Stentorfield and Bianchi vending machines along the years. It changed its name in 2004 to Global Coffee Solutions. In 2004 we rolled out 750 Cafina machines for McDonalds which firmly solidified our position as the market leader in super automatics. Subsequently the work force grew to around 70 employees. Since then we have rolled out coffee machine  programmes for Hungry Jacks, 7/Eleven, KFC, Oporto, Red Rooster, Sydney Convention Centre, Ikea, Costco, KPMG and the list goes on. We have also added to the product range with a premium coffee brand "Volere" and also a vending range with "Concerto". GCS services machinery and sells parts to distributors and service agents for the equipment it provides. GCS sells a range of complimentary products from cleaning products to chocolate powders, barista accessories etc. Global Coffee Solutions (GCS) is a dominant player in the provision of coffee systems to Australia’s Food Service, Corporate, Licensed & Service Industries with the finest coffee, equipment and associated products. Global Coffee Solutions is the sole agent for a comprehensive range of both traditional and automatic coffee machinery and vending equipment including world class brands like Jura, Cafina, Melitta, Bunn, Futurmat,  Mahlkonig & Macap. GCS has the complete range of equipment to suit all situations. Our premium quality equipment is reinforced by our company philosophy of providing service and support to an unprecedented standard, with national coverage of all equipment supplied. Global Coffee Solutions is also the roaster and supplier of its own range of coffee, branded Lazumba and Concerto. These HACCP approved brands have been consistently produced at the highest levels, Lazumba having won medals at the prestigious Sydney Royal Fine Foods Shows and also at The Golden Bean awards. To compliment our award winning coffee blends, quality machinery and service, Global Coffee Solutions also has a complete range of premium instant products, tea and milk products, making the company a ‘one-stop’ provider for every need. With many years experience in the Coffee Industry, Global Coffee Solutions is able to assess your needs efficiently and accurately and provide the ideal application that best suits your establishment, staff and customers. 1300 552 883 93 Jardine St Fairy Meadow NSW 2519 sales@globalcoffee.com.au