Sandvik Coromant Focused on Educational Issues
Fair Lawn, New Jersey, August 17, 2009 - Through a variety of recent activities, Sandvik Coromant has focused on bringing light to some of the workforce development issues facing American manufacturing. The company recently worked with Haas Automation, Inc. during two separate events to promote education in the manufacturing field.
Held on July 15 - 17 at Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro, North Carolina, the 2009 North American Haas Technical Education Center (HTEC) National Conference brought educators from around the country together to discuss the state of technical education. Brian Norris, Vice President Marketing and Business, at Sandvik Coromant, delivered the keynote address, "Creating a Skilled Industry Through Education," on the opening day of the event.
"These types of events are vital to the future of manufacturing in the United States," said Mr. Norris. "There's really a disconnect with today's youth: they picture manufacturing as being manual labor in a dirty, gritty environment. We need to come up with effective ways to communicate that most of today's manufacturing jobs are better thought of as scientists working in a laboratory. They're rewarding, challenging careers that provide significant financial reward."
In addition to participating in the HTEC Conference, Sandvik Coromant also brought its Modern Art of Milling event to the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering at Purdue University in late July. Designed to communicate the cost savings achievable through productivity improvements, Modern Art of Milling events were held throughout the country during June and July.
Holding the event at Purdue illustrates Sandvik Coromant's continued commitment to partnering with the university to further engineering education in America. The two entities, together with Haas, have worked for over a year on the university's Ideas to Innovation Learning Laboratory, developing curriculum-based training solutions and providing first-year engineering students with practical, hands-on experience.
About Sandvik Coromant
As the world-leading supplier of high quality cutting tools, Sandvik Coromant helps customers think smart, work smart and earn smart. The company provided US customers with $79 million in documented cost savings in 2008. For more information regarding products, applications and services that can help you earn smart, contact Sandvik Coromant Company, 1702 Nevins Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, phone 201.794.5223, fax 201.794.5217 or visit http://www.coromant.sandvik.com/us.
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