Injection moulding company completes training centre expansion

The expansion and modernisation of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s training centre in Schwaig is now complete.

The facility offers a large capacity for customer training – doubled from previously, as well as expanded training rooms which directly connect to the applications technology department. Additionally, the company’s training team has expanded to eight team members who are providing training in machine technology, application technology and robotics.

All of the rooms are also now equipped with the latest media technology, which includes digital boards with touchback function and an online studio, which enables course participants from all over the world to benefit from professional online training.

Gerd Liebig, CEO, said: "With our modular training concepts and the worldwide integration of training material, our solutions can be used in an even more target-oriented and efficient way."

Dr. Thorsten Thümen, senior director technology at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, added: "We can now tailor the training courses to suit individual needs. As a result, customers are more readily prepared and can immediately utilise the competitive advantages of new machinery and application technologies from the start.

“Thanks to modern media technology, we now offer efficient online training which reduces the time people need to allocate to professional skills development and performing practical exercises."

Since 2016, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery has invested almost EUR 20 million in modernising facilities and equipment at its two German sites in Schwaig and Wiehe.