Komatsu and Cummins jointly carry out personnel training activities in South Africa

In October 21, 2016, Komatsu African company (KAFH) President MikeBlom and vice president of GinoButera in South Africa Cummins Johannesburg signed to build a aims to train technical personnel for the local school's memorandum of cooperation (TEC).

Komatsu and Cummings, as business partners, have a long history of cooperation in the field of engine, and thus a close relationship of mutual trust. Both enterprises attach great importance to the social contribution activities of enterprises, and are committed to the cultivation of talents in the regional society, and in many areas, the two sides have begun to cooperate to promote the development of this activity. In order to further expand this mode of cooperation to the whole world, Komatsu and Cummins jointly signed a cooperation agreement in April 10, 2016. As part of the above cooperation, the memorandum of cooperation signed in cooperation with South Africa has been signed again.

Through this cooperation, Komatsu and Cummings will jointly to the local EkuruleniWest University offers marketing curriculum development, cadre training, occupation guidance, students practice and other aspects of the various types of assistance, and will help the school to establish a standard training system.

The shortage of skilled workers has become a worldwide problem. The global manufacturing sector faces tens of millions of labor shortages because it is difficult to recruit employees with the necessary skills and management capabilities. Through TEC, it can provide young people in South Africa with the ability to become a modern technical talent with marketing skills.

Building a TEC school in South Africa is an important step for the two companies to fulfill their commitments in the cooperation agreement.