TNB, Tyco collaborate on technology innovations/expertise

TNB and Tyco Electronics signed an MoU  to share technical expertise and collaborate on technological innovations.

The scope of the MOU covers partnering to deliver training to Tenaga Nasional Berhad and other utilities or industrial projects throughout Asia; working together to develop technological innovations to resolve problems faced by the distribution and transmission areas of utilities; and jointly holding seminars and workshops at ILSAS to update managers, engineers and trainers on recent trends in power technology

The collaboration will add value to TNB ILSAS training in the areas of Low, Medium and High Voltage cable accessories, insulators, surge arresters, insulation enhancement systems, connectors for conductors, busbars and facilities within substations. It also includes the development of new courses that will upgrade the technical skills of the workers, technicians and engineers in the industry.

TNB President/Chief Executive Officer, Y. Bhg. Dato' Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh in his opening remarks said the MoU provides TNB ILSAS with the opportunity to accelerate its growth, increase its regional exposure and improve its penetration into the Asian and international market. "This technical cooperation will propel TNB ILSAS as the "Centre of Excellence for Training" in the Asian region, in line with TNB's 20 year's strategic plan for geographical expansion in the year 2015,"he added.