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.”
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