Dubai, UAE: Power Systems Gulf LLC (PSG), a member
of The Kanoo Group, a strategic
business unit and the appointed distributor for Perkins in the Gulf Region
opened the doors to their new Training facility for Perkins products in The
Kanoo Group Jebel Ali facility on 5th November 2014, ushering in a
generation of advanced product innovation and accelerated learning, to benefit Perkins
customers, dealers and end-users in the region.
Gracing the
event, Mr. Bob Curtis, CEO, The Kanoo Group – UAE & Oman said, "Investing
in knowledge-based capabilities will help us expand our commitment to provide
the most innovative systems and approach to better serve our consumers and to
continuously aim for global standards. | ||
| Bob Curtis, CEO, The Kanoo Group - UAE & Oman (left) and David Brady, Global Training Coordinator - Perkins UK |
The training
facility includes a dedicated classroom and conference area to hold up to 20
participants each at a time, as well as indoor office and practical area
equipped with modern devices, tools and systems to expedite leading-edge
engineering, product and process learning development. Trainees get hands-on
training on disassembly / assembly of engines and study the performance
characteristics, diagnostics and fault-finding of a running engine. For those
who successfully complete the courses, completion Certificates from Perkins
will be issued online.
PSG Technical
& Training Manager Shaik Rahim has demonstrated that he delivers training
to the highest standards that are expected by Perkins. He is currently coaching
and mentoring Service Engineer Shiju Thomas to become a trainer.
The full-fledged
PSG Regional Training facility will be home to OEMs, OEM Dealers, their
customers and other end-users of Perkins engines to address the market needs in
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Yemen for highest quality
service and product support through knowledge gained methodically and working
with latest technical information on products.
Mr. Shaik Rahim said,
“The plan to eventually create an exclusive Training facility for Perkins
products was realized after studying the growing demands for product support
requirements based on the number of Perkins engines entering the market every
year. This project was implemented as part of Perkins strategy to grow and
sustain 'Best in class' Distribution network.”
Following the
event, Mr. David Brady, Perkins Global Training Coordinator assessed the entire
facility as well as the trainers. He spent 3 days at the company’s product
training and observed the training courses being run that demonstrated all
sorts of application scenarios which tested the skills and knowledge of trainers
and evaluated their training performances, with a view to eventually certify
the training facility as meeting global standards documented by the Perkins
Training Guild.
During the final
meeting, the Perkins Global Training Coordinator has reaffirmed Mr. Rahim’s
status as a District Trainer. He likewise confirmed Mr. Thomas as a certified
Perkins District Trainer and commented on his considerable progress from his
last assessment and gave remarks on his potential to grow further. He lastly noted
of certain key actions to be completed to reach the global standards for the
facility for certain models of engines, which PSG should be able to complete by
the end of this year.
Mr. Krishna Warrier, Sales and Marketing Manager; Mr. Karthik Harsha, Parts Analyst; Mr. Reuben Dias, Engine Sales & Applications Engineer and Mr. Mohammed Suhail, Regional Parts Sales Coordinator, also members of the PSG Team, took part in the success of the event.
Concisely, Power Systems Gulf will continue to provide excellence and to look after regional training and distribution strategy, the commercial operation and management of the Perkins engines distribution sales development and product support capability across the Gulf region.
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| Perkins engine |
During the final
meeting, the Perkins Global Training Coordinator has reaffirmed Mr. Rahim’s
status as a District Trainer. He likewise confirmed Mr. Thomas as a certified
Perkins District Trainer and commented on his considerable progress from his
last assessment and gave remarks on his potential to grow further. He lastly noted
of certain key actions to be completed to reach the global standards for the
facility for certain models of engines, which PSG should be able to complete by
the end of this year.Mr. Krishna Warrier, Sales and Marketing Manager; Mr. Karthik Harsha, Parts Analyst; Mr. Reuben Dias, Engine Sales & Applications Engineer and Mr. Mohammed Suhail, Regional Parts Sales Coordinator, also members of the PSG Team, took part in the success of the event.
Concisely, Power Systems Gulf will continue to provide excellence and to look after regional training and distribution strategy, the commercial operation and management of the Perkins engines distribution sales development and product support capability across the Gulf region.
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Left to right: Reuben Dias (Engine Sales & Applications Engineer), Shiju Thomas (Service Engineer), Mohammed Suhail (Regional Parts Sales Coordinator), Shaikh Rahim (Technical Support & Training Manager), David Brady (Global Training Coordinator from Perkins UK), Krishna Warrier (Sales & Marketing Manager) & Karthik Harsha (Parts Analyst)
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Acknowledgements:This project has been completed on time and to the expected standards because of the efforts and support of the following team members.Girisha Siddappa – Property Department – for his excellent coordination, support and the choice of the Contractor, WMI Constructions, who is very professional and accommodating at the same timeAnil Kumar – IT Department – for providing input from inception, giving us a ‘near future-proof’ technology setupAli Islim - Marketing Department – and his team member Ramesh Varakkoth, for coordinating and implementing the branding and signageIssam Al Zammer – Communications Department – for coordinating and ensuring smooth transfer of phone lines into the new officeHameed Hussain – Legal Department – for promptly supporting the team with all the required documentationThank you for your support. We are indeed proud to be associated with such knowledgeable, proactive and professional team members.
