Siemens marks 10th year in Lanka

Siemens has expanded its portfolio of high-technology power, infrastructure and healthcare solutions for the Sri Lankan market.

The solutions include steam turbines and transformers for energy-efficient power generation, gas-insulated switchgear substations ideal for power distribution in urban areas, mobility solutions for mass transportation, energy-efficient industrial motors and drives, and affordable healthcare solutions such as x-ray and magnetic resonance imaging systems.

Siemens set up its full-fledged office in Sri Lanka in September 2004.

In its tenth year of operations, the company is focusing on providing technologies to support the island nation's high rate of economic growth.

In the past 10 years, Siemens Ltd. together with its parent Siemens AG has implemented numerous pioneering projects in Sri Lanka. A few of these are the country's first distribution management system for Colombo city, first linear accelerator used for cancer treatment, energy optimisation solution using state-of-the-art drive solutions (SINAMICS) for the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, first biomass-powered steam turbine of 10 MW for the country's leading cement supplier and integrated building management solution for high rise government and private buildings.

The solutions currently available are targeted at a range of verticals, aviation, power distribution, building, infrastructure, healthcare, material handling, manufacturing and industrial applications.

They integrate the best of technological innovation from Siemens’ global team of researchers, quality assurance and product features customised for the market.

Chief Executive Officer, Siemens South Asia Cluster, Dr. Armin Bruck said, “We listen to our customers and based on feedback we have further increased our focus on customer satisfaction. We have trusted and capable partners such as DIMO (Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC) who have further strengthened the sales and service support of Siemens in Sri Lanka over many decades.”

“Siemens is keen to make a crucial contribution to the power and infrastructure requirements of the fast-growing economy. We have been working closely with key stakeholders such as the government, local industry and business partners to deliver the benefits of the latest technologies,” he said.

Chairman and Managing Director, DIMO, Ranjith Pandithage said, “DIMO assures our customers that the quality of products and service meets their requirements. We are committed to delivering the best quality while ensuring an optimum balance of cost and features. The power and infrastructure solutions from Siemens are exactly what Sri Lanka requires.”