2013 Jan - Mar Issue

Jan - Mar
2013
one synergy
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MICA (P) 122/03/2012
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Company News
• SSH’s Inaugural HOD
Workshop 2012
• OSEA 2012: The 19th
International Oil and Gas
Industry Exhibition and
Conference
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Happenings
• MDAS Road show
• Donation Drive at
KS Energy Group
• Spreading Holiday Cheers
and Good tidings
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Our Products and Services
• Tranter
Character matter
• Who am I?
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Up Close & Personal
• An Interview with Terence Lim
on Versatility and Enthusiasm
News Abroad
• Yes! To Offshore Productivity
Seminar
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Safety First at KS
• Forklift Safety
My Travel Notes
• On a Backpack Trail to
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Employees’ Corner
• Snapped!
• New Baby on the Block
• Just Got Married
• Quiz
CHAIRMAN’S
MESSAGE
Dear Colleagues,
This issue marks the closing of an
eventful year and the beginning
of a new one with new aspirations
and goals that we have set out for
our organisation and ourselves.
Our hard work over the last few
years are now showing results
as the Group begins to deliver
improved financial performance.
Both our Distribution and Drilling
subsidiaries have done well
this year.
Our Distribution subsidiary has been successful in
expanding its footprints in the Asia Pacific region. Our
increased focus on projects has delivered a healthy
order book.
In Indonesia, increased exploration and development
activities in the country have kept our Drilling subsidiary
busy. In November this year, we celebrated the
launching of the KS Java Star and this rig is now on its
way to commence work in the Madura fields.
This is only a first step for us. As activities in the oil and
gas industry continue to pick up speed in Indonesia,
there are abundant opportunities for both our Drilling
and Distribution subsidiaries. Our ready network in
the country will help facilitate our entry into this fast
growing market. Looking into 2013, I expect it to be an exciting year
for us. Organisationally, while we are operating
more efficiently, there will always be more room for
improvement.
On the business front, we have to look for more
opportunities and I foresee that many of these will come
from Asia. To achieve our vision to become a leader in
our industry, teamwork and cooperation among team
members are extremely important. Having undergone
the changes over the last few years, we are now more
streamlined and focused. I hope the teams locally and
regionally will work closely together and foster the
camaraderie that will make us an organisation of choice
for everyone. As we enter into the festive seasons, I take this
opportunity to wish all of you a Happy and Successful
2013 and Gong Xi Fa Cai to all our colleagues who are
celebrating the Lunar New Year. May the New Year
bring good health, abundance and happiness to you
and your family.
Mr Kris Taenar Wiluan
Chairman & CEO
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COMPANY NEWS
SSH’s Inaugural
HOD Workshop 2012
SSH initiated the inaugural
HOD Workshop 2012 held
at the Orchid Country Club
on 12 October 2012.
Facilitated by Simon Ng
from the HR-Learning
& Development (L&D) Department, the
workshop started with TEAM building
activities and culminated with a ‘Gangnam’
dance by the HODs.
Richard Wiluan attended the workshop and
provided the team with valuable strategies
to move forward.
Drawing key principles from Sun Tzu Art of War
for business and learning values from Toyota,
General Motors and IKEA, the HODs rolled up
their sleeves and were in the thick of actions.
They analysed the strength, weaknesses and
threats in the macro business environment
and mapped out the opportunities and
prioritisation. The workshop ended with a
presentation on the action plans to move
the organisation forward.
Article by Simon Ng
The team wrapped up the workshop
amassing lots of energy and enthusiasm and
were eagerly looking forward to implement
the action plans.
CK says:
This workshop is an important
event in our strategic thrust to
grow the organisation.
In a fast-paced business
environment, I re-emphasize
again that we need to
‘re-sharpened our axe’ in our
endeavour to ‘cut the right tree’
with speed and accuracy. This will require business units to
align with organisational goals;
constantly identify strengths
& weaknesses, business
opportunities & threats; build
consensus and implement the
action plans. The workshop has
achieved the objectives.
CK Eng joined the 2nd half of the workshop
despite his busy schedule and provided
valuable insights and addressed ideas raised
in the group discussion. I look forward to more of such
workshop being conducted at
unit level.
OSEA 2012:
OSEA
2012
exhibition
successfully
concluded on 30th
November 2012.
Some of the highlights of OSEA 2012 included
the visit of distinguished Guest-of-Honour,
Mr S. Iswaran, Minister – Prime Minister’s
Office, Second Minister for Home Affairs
and Trade & Industry to the KS Distribution
booth and he was warmly welcomed by our
Chairman, Mr. Kris Wiluan. KS Distribution
was one of the only two companies that
Mr S. Iswaran had visited during OSEA 2012.
This was also the first OSEA 2012 that featured
KS Distribution as an integrated company
and the KS Distribution booth had featured
32 principals via product displays and
posters, making the booth one of the most
comprehensive in the show. The 19th International Oil and Gas Industry
Exhibition and Conference
Contributed by KSD Marketing Dept
The four days exhibition brought the sales
personnel from various entities closer
together as they experienced many areas of
cooperation during the exhibition including
introduction of customers to various products
from the various entities. The team leaders of
the show, who were the various MDs of the
exhibiting entities, ensured that everyone
represented the company well.
The night of 29th November 2012 was also a
special one to remember as KS Distribution
held a special networking night at Harry’s
Bar (Marina Bay Link Mall), on the sidelines of
OSEA 2012, to invite all our valued customers,
principals and partners to network with our
sales personnel and management. This
networking night was attended by a total
of 208 personnel.
After the conclusion of OSEA 2012, positive
outcomes have been reported including
immediate sales closed for products
on display and some 94 potential leads
generated as well as encouraging examples
of various entities working together. More
than 500 visitors were recorded to have
visited the booth.
We would like to
thank the OSEA
committee and
the participants
from various
entities for their
contribution to
the success of OSEA 2012 exhibition.
Photos from OSEA 2012 can be found both
on the Intranet as well as the KS Distribution
website events page.
Editorial Team
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HAPPENINGS
MDAS
Roadshow at KS
Donation
Drive
at KS Energy Group
Our friends from MDAS recently conducted a roadshow in KS Canteen on
19 November 2012. This particular event comprised:
a Selling of Handicraft (Note book,
Greeting card, Tote bag, Button
badge, Photo frame, Ceramic tile,
Work station magnet, Paper clips,
Toy Bear, Story Book Sophie “why
can’t you walk”, Calendar, Canvas
painting, Ez-link sticker)
b Craft Painting Demo
c Interaction with MDAS volunteers
KS staff appreciated the hand-painted crafts and designed merchandise
items like notebooks, badges and magnetic hearts and tiles. Wesley, an artist from MDAS was given the opportunity to showcase
his creativity.
This activity has given the employees an enriching and worthwhile experience
of helping people unconditionally and graciously.
Dinner and Dance 2013
Be ready for the fun and excitement for the upcoming
KSE Group’s Dinner and Dance to be held in Orchard
Hotel on 22 February 2013.
Mark your calendar and be there!
KS Energy Group in partnership
with the Salvation Army have
joined hands once again in a
community project dubbed the
“Donation Drive for Recyclable
Items 2012”. The donation drive
is part of our efforts to help the
community and encourage
recycling, which is in line with the
Group’s CSR initiatives.
Held on December 5-6, 2012, once again, there was an
overwhelming response from all the staff by generously
donating garments, shoes, bags, toys, computers, accessories,
desks, cabinets, beds etc. The event was a success, as it not
only generated smile in the lives of those who will receive
the goods, it also left an imprint in the hearts of the staff.
Spreading
Holiday
Cheers and Good Tidings
It’s that time of year again. As KS employees begin to wade through the sudden
onslaught of holiday cards and gifts and party invites, a simple and sweet way
to make them smile is to offer them a tasty treat. The Management through the
KS Group Recreation Committee (GRC) distributed fruits and chocolates to all
employees on December 14, 2012 to promote the spirit of sharing and giving.
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OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
KS Flow Control obtained the distribution
rights to sell Tranter Heat Exchanger, an energy
saving, high performance, ease of installation /
maintenance product necessitate for storage
tank and terminal.
For enquiries and additional information,
please contact Edward Koh,
GM- Valves Division at 6415-8825 or
[email protected]
In addition to Oil and Chemical storage
application, there is also a vast opportunity
for Tranter product in the Marine Industry
particularly, on-board FPSO as well as FSO
vessels.
Tranter Plate Coil principle, compare to
conventional Pipe Coil, delivers more efficient,
economical and uniform heating and cooling
to any application whether to lower viscosity to
ease flow or maintaining constant temperature
to prevent product crystallization.
Infineum, Cheveron and Oil Tanking are among
some of renowned industrial players using
Tranter Plat Coil heat exchangers with wideranging applications from jacketed-tanks &
vessels, suction heaters, heat recovery banks,
storage tanks heaters, to shipboard heaters
& coolers.
CHARACTER MATTERS
Who Am I?
Article by an anonymous person
A young woman went to her mother and told
her about her life and how things were so hard
for her. She did not know how she was going
to make it and wanted to give up. She was
tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as
one problem was solved a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled
three pots with water and placed each on a high
fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first, she
placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs,
and the last she placed tea leaves. She let them
sit and boil, without saying a word. In about
twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She
fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl.
She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a
bowl. Then she ladled the tea out and placed
it in a bowl.
they were soft. She then asked her to take an
egg and break it. After pulling off the shell,
she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, she
asked her to sip the tea. The daughter smiled,
as she tasted its wonderful flavor. The daughter
then asked. “What does it mean, Mother?”
Her mother explained that each of these objects
had faced the same adversity boiling water
but each reacted differently. The carrot went
in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after
being subjected to the boiling water, it softened
and became weak. The egg had been fragile.
Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid
interior. But, after sitting through the boiling
water, its inside became hardened. The tea leaves
were unique, however. After they were in the
boiling water, they had changed the water.
Turning to her daughter, she asked, “Tell me,
what you see?” ”Carrots, eggs, and tea,” she
replied. She brought her closer and asked
her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that
“Which are you?” she asked her daughter. “When
adversity knocks on your door, how do you
respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or tea leaves?
“Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that
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seems strong, but with pain and adversity,
do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart,
but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid
spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial
hardship or some other trial, have I become
hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same,
but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a
stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the tea leaves? The leaves actually
change the hot water, the very circumstance
that brings the pain. When the water gets hot,
it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like
the tea leaves, when things are at their worst,
you get better and change the situation around
you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are
their greatest do you elevate to another level?
How do you handle adversity?
Are you a carrot, an egg, or tea leaves?
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
An Interview with
Terence
Lim
on Versatility and Enthusiasm
education. A total of 150 bicycles and helmets
were also donated as a mode of transportation
allowing these children to attend schools.
As the Deputy Managing Director for SSH
Corporation, he adopts a “Management by
Walking Around” style in order for him to
interact with the employees more often to
find out their concerns and suggestions.
He quipped, “In most instances, I would call
myself a democratic manager. I try to draw on
people’s knowledge and skills, create a group
commitment to the resulting goals in order to
tap the collective wisdom of the group.”
His work experiences in China and Thailand
have taught him valuable lessons and insights.
Having exposed to managing different
cultures, he believes that anyone who tries to
be the best that he can be is the type of person
he can work with most effectively.
Terence Lim is representative of his generation
in a surprising number of ways: He has a
developed sense of versatility, a diverse career
exposure and intimate relationship with his
family - above all a sport enthusiast.
off at 5am from East Coast to Jalan Buroh then
back to East Coast before completing the loop
at Changi Village covering a total distance of
about 80km. Sometimes, I would cycle on
my own in Mandai area using a shorter route.”
Asked about how he starts his day, he quipped
“For working days, I will usually wake up early
in the morning and walk my 2 dogs, have
breakfast and read the morning newspaper. “
Terence is proud to share with us that KS
Energy Group co-sponsored The Tour Of
Hope 2012 and sincerely thank the group for
supporting the good cause. In November 2012,
working with the WorldVision Foundation of
Thailand, Terence with a group of likeminded
friends from all over the world completed a
750km Charity Cycling Tour from Bangkok to
Phuket. The sponsorship was used to build
a library and community centre at the Ban
Tubjark School in Ranong Province North of
Phuket. The library and community centre will
benefit 2,000 children and adults living there.
A family man who makes it a point to have
dinner at home, he explained, “If possible,
I will try to squeeze in a run before dinner and
spend quality time with my 3 sons- Ashton
(4.5 years old), Aidan (2.5 years old) and Asher
(1 year old) after dinner”. Every Saturday,
Terence makes a point to catch up with his wife
over lunch by leaving his kids with the in-laws.
Terence’s love for sports started him playing
rugby at 16 till his 30s. With age, he does less
impact sports now and cycling is his new
found passion. He said, “On most weekend,
with a group of cycling friends, we would start
On how Terence sees the company grow, he
quoted Abraham Lincoln’s “Always bear in
mind that your own resolution to succeed is
more important than any other.” He believes
that growth is a pre-requisite for business
success. We need to expand market share, seek
out related and new market opportunities,
and constantly pursue new customers. To
grow successfully, we need to build upon
our success with current customer and grow
outward from there.
On his aspirations, Terence strives to be the best
that he can be. He hopes to provide sufficiently
for his children and cultivate thoughtfulness
in them and to have their own aspirations.
“Life is a journey and not a destination”
he added.
Many children in Thailand live far from their
schools usually beyond walking distance.
Coupled with limited public transportation,
children are often deprived of proper
NEWS ABROAD
Yes! To Offshore Productivity Seminar
Article by Nguyen Bihn Phuong, KSD Vietnam
Our colleagues from KSD Vietnam participated
in the Offshore Week which started on October
15, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. This event
showcased and exhibited the latest welding
technology for the offshore and shipbuilding
markets, including new products and
processes which will be released to the global
market in the coming year. Focused on proven
solutions which can reduce overall welding
cost as it relates to offshore construction &
fabrication. The experts in welding processes,
material science, equipment and welding
consumables were presented and live
demonstrations of these technologies were
showcased in the Application Engineering Lab
and Automation Centre. 5
SAFETY FIRST AT KS
ForkliftSafety
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Train, evaluate and certify all
operators to ensure that they
can operate forklifts safely;
Do not allow anyone
under 18 years old to operate
a forklift;
Properly maintain haulage
equipment, including tires;
Before using a forklift,
examine it for hazardous
conditions which would
make it unsafe to operate;
Follow safe procedures for
picking up, putting down and
stacking loads;
Drive safely, never exceeding
5 mph and slow down in
congested areas or those
with slippery surfaces;
Ensure that the operator
wears a seatbelt installed by
the manufacturer;
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Never drive up to a person
standing in front of a fixed
object such as a wall or
stacked materials;
Prohibit stunt driving and
horseplay;
Do not handle loads that
are heavier than the weight
capacity of the forklift;
Remove unsafe or defective
trucks from service until the
defect is properly repaired;
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Maintain sufficiently safe
clearances for aisles and at
loading docks or passages
where forklifts are used;
Ensure adequate ventilation
either by opened doors/windows
or using a ventilation system
to provide enough fresh air to
keep concentrations of noxious
gases from engine exhaust
below acceptable limits;
Provide covers and/or guardrails
to protect workers from the
hazards of open pits, tanks, v
ats and ditches;
Train employees on the hazards
associated with the combustion
byproducts of forklift operation,
such as carbon monoxide.
MY TRAVEL NOTES
On a Backpack Trail to
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
This travel tale was written by pen book – Lawson Wang
caretaker teams responsible for the national
state administration of gardens and cultural
heritage. The implementing protection
measures in compliance with national
standards for the protection of world heritage
sites in the Master Plan for the West Lake Scenic
Area which include the 9 special plans of the
municipal authority to take care ranging
from transportation in West Lake Scenic Area;
Westward Expansion of West Lake; Protection of the Beishan Historic and Cultural Street;
Control over the Lingyin Scenic Area; and the
Construction of the New Socialist Countryside
in Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area bear much
of a wonder – if you don’t believe me wait
till nature calls and you have to rush for a
toilet, you would be amazed by the number of
dos and don’ts regulation paste on every
available walls.
One morning last January, I woke up to find
myself in this little Flower Inn-China Westlake
Hotel at Westlake District of Hangzhou, China.
I thought for a moment that I was in the
Twilight Zone. In a moment of confusion I then
realised that I was indeed on a backpack trail
to this fairyland both ancient and modernised
world of it owns.
Hangzhou, Zheijiang is located on the northern
bank of the Qiantang River southern end of
the Grand Canal and is approximately 177km
south-west of Shanghai. The journey from
Shanghai to Hangzhou is about 2 hours
45 minutes by public transport that is if you
don’t mind the bumpy, scary and heartshattering experience. “All the bus drivers
here are ex-Formula One racers” the bus driver
confessed – well for the budget which my wife
approved I have no complaint.
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province a
well-known tourist, historical and cultural city,
one of the six ancient capitals in China. As a
famous scenic city in China, it attracts more
than 20 million domestic and foreign tourists
every year. Marco Polo said of Hangzhou as
the finest and most luxurious city in the world.
You can view much of the old China from the
West Lake Scenic Area which contains over
60 cultural relic sites and several attractions
of natural beauty and over the hills is a total
contrast - busting cosmopolitan city spread
over by buildings, traffic congestion, people
confusion, and the noise level is certainly
unbearable. A cruise on the lake is a good
option to view several sites and for those
who love to drink tea and enjoy a moment of
tranquillity this is the place you must come
to visit.
I took a boat ride in the West Lake and guest
what I was told, the same boat man said that his
ancestors-ancestors were all boat men before
and they had used the same designed boats
to ferry many inspired famous poets, scholars
and artists who had wrote, painted and crafted
their thoughts, inspiration and admiration of
the West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
but felt short to add that emperor too had
visited the great lake in between 9th to 16th
centuries. For a few dollars, to let him earned
his due and listen to his made believed story
tale, is certainly worth the entertainment. The
West Lake and hills surrounding its three sides
stood numerous temples, pagodas, pavilions,
gardens and ornamental trees, as well as
causeways and artificial islands. The design,
landscape and construction elements bore
many influences of the Chinese, Japanese
and Korean traditions and cultures, a series
of vistas reflecting an idealised fusion and
balance between humans and nature.
I was told that although they love the tourists’
dollars and welcome foreigners with open
arms but the worry and fear of losing their
cultural heritage is entrenched deep inside
them. They reiterated the need to strengthen
the community management system, local
education and to connect the interests of
stakeholders in ensuring a balance approach
between nature digression and economic
benefits. The large number of visitors come
every year has compounded their growing
concerns, vulnerability and impact on
the authenticity of the site need a high
priority in relation to the overall management
that should not rely solely on laws and
regulations alone.
Back to the hotel reality kicks into my senses
and before I could sit back to relax and pamper
over a well spread 15-dish dinner, it is also time
to backpack my belongings and head for home
the next morning after a 2-day of wondering
into this little Shanghai-La of Hangzhou.
The cultural landscape of the West Lake displays
the great clarity of Chinese aesthetics of the
Tang and Song Dynasties, and it demonstrates
a profound impact of harmony and beauty not
only in China but also “mankind appreciation
and preservation of nature” as inscribed by the
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization) on 24th June 2011.
It is not surprising to note that the entire and
surrounding properties are well and over
protected at both national and provincial
level of laws and regulations from anything-toeverything to ensure the site would continue
to survive and preserve for another 1,000 years.
There are a total of 6 laws and regulations,
3 national and provincial management and
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EMPLOYEES’ CORNER
New Baby
on the Block
Snapped!
KSE GRC brough
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“mini snack pa e staff ’s favourite
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23 November 20alam” on
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valued partners du ether with customers, principals and
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Night at Harry’s Bare OSEA 2012 Special Networking
on 29th November
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1 Do An Nhien
Parents: Do Khac Hiep (KSD Vietnam)
& Tran Huynh Ngoc Chau
2 Tran Bao Ngoc
Parents: Tran Dinh Bao Vinh
(KSD Vietnam) & Tao Thi Lyna
3 Tran The Vu
Parents: Tran The Hoan & Tran Thuy
Nhu Thuy (KSD Vietnam)
4 Hoang An Nhien
Parents: Hoang Minh Thanh &
Nguyen Thi Kim Trang (KSD Vietnam)
5 Alika Khanzia Prasetya
Parents: Dean Prasetyo &
Yanti Rahmawati (PT Suryasarana
Hidupjaya Jakarta)
6 Jayden Jonah Raia
Waspodo
Parents: Ajar Waspodo &
Yosephine Yossy Young (PT AT Oceanic
Offshore Jakarta)
7 Gibran Nur Ramadhan
Parents: Sri Annisa &
Agung Nurdiana (PT Suryasarana
Hidupjaya Jakarta)
8 Isabel Gemma Wiluan
Parents: Richard Wiluan (KSD) &
Ginny Chew
9 Muhd Adiel Naufal
Parents: Azli Bin Abd Aziz (KSFC) &
Nurakalili Bte Johar
10 Wong Chiu Yu
Parents: Shaman Wong &
Amy Chan (RSHK)
Just Got
Married
Mr Ridho Aji Prehana
(PT Suryasarana
Hidupjaya Jakaand) and
Ms Fitriana Zahroh
Quiz!
Guess the Fruit…
Guess it right and get a mystery prize…
Please send your answer to [email protected] latest
by 31 January 2013. Don’t forget to include your company’s name
and contact number. A lucky winner will receive a mystery gift!
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Mr Wendi Sudana (PT AT Mr Hassan and
Oceanic Offshore Jakarta) Ms Nuraishah (SSH)
and Ms Irmawati Effendi
Quiz Winner
(Oct to Dec 2012 Issue)
The answer to “Guess the Fruit” is:
BlackBerry Bush
Blackberry bushes are those plants bearing an edible fruit
produced by Rubus fruticosus, or any of several hybrids between
that species and others of the Rubus genus in the Rosaceae
family. The history of these plants has been traced to some of
the ancient cultures and civilizations. Blackberries are high in
antioxidants, vitamins, dietary fiber, and folic acid and it is said
that the fruits were used by the ancient Romans and Greeks for
medicinal as well as culinary purposes. They are mostly found
as wild plants, but in some regions these shrubs are cultivated.
Blackberries can be either consumed while fresh or processed
for jellies, jams, preserves, wine, and pies.