Rockwell Automation, a leading company dedicated to industrial automation and information technology, has announced the opening of its first ever training centre in Egypt. 

 

Dedicated to supporting the country’s high industrial demand, the new learning centre for system integrators and OEM will enable the full capabilities of Rockwell Automation for its customers and partners in Egypt.

 

Home to a wide variety of industries, including mining, oil and gas, automotive and consumer goods, Egypt has become an increasingly important base of operations for Rockwell Automation. 

 

KMT for Industrial Services, a specialist in the region for supply and installation of electrical equipment, already serves as Rockwell Automation’s distribution partner in Egypt.

 

On this announcement, Safwat Hakam, Country Sales Director, said: "The industrial skills gap is putting pressure on the manufacturing workforce like never before. Our learning centres are designed to ensure that every customer has the necessary training and knowledge to maximize long-term efficiencies from their investment."

 

"Egypt is becoming a powerful industrial force with a strong foundation to continue its impressive growth, but its full potential will be realised by embracing digitalisation with the right training in place," he stated.

 

Established in 2014, KMT for Industrial Services is an independent company that has shown continued strength and success, providing control and electrical power engineering solutions to a number of major clients across a variety of industry sectors in Egypt and the Middle East.

 

Hamdy El Bishbishy, General Manager and CEO, at ‎KMT for Industrial Services, said: "The opening of Rockwell Automation’s dedicated training centre in Cairo, Maddi Area is a milestone step towards unlocking digitalisation in Egypt."

 

"As Rockwell Automation’s distribution partner in the region, we look forward to providing our customers with a new array of opportunities to learn, train and grow," stated El Bishbishy. 

 

"Combined with Rockwell Automation’s remarkable training facilities, our experienced team is committed to providing even greater value to our customers as employees and employers alike adjust to the new roles and responsibilities of a digitalised environment," he added.-TradeArabia News Service