|
March 7, 2008 Windsor, ON:
Thanks to a generous contribution from Rockwell Automation, Inc. and Electrozad Supply students in the Electronics
Engineering Technology program will now have access to more state of the art technology in their labs.
Rockwell and Electrozad will provide industrial control hardware including new sensors and actuators that will provide a higher level of skills and competencies for students.
“In the spirit of community support and jointly between Rockwell Automation and Electrozad Supply, this contribution to the new student lab will assist in meeting the needs of training objectives for this specific program”, said William C. Smith, President of Electrozad Supply.
“Our students will be trained on sensors that reflect the most recent technology”, said Larry McLean, Professor / Coordinator, Electronics Engineering Technology program at St. Clair College. “Together we can make a difference to the quality of our graduates and the future of our community”, added McLean.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), is a leading global provider of industrial automation control and information systems and services that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. The company brings together leading brands in industrial automation, including Allen-Bradley controls and services and Rockwell Software factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 19,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
Electrozad Supply is the largest independently owned electrical wholesale distributor in Southwestern Ontario. The company offers a full range of electrical and automation-related products from some of the premier manufacturers in Canada and the United States.
|
