Welding equipment manufacturer Kemppi has announced the recent opening of its Welding Innovation and Training Hub in Australia.
The Hub will allow Kemppi to train welders in Australia and New Zealand on Kemppi equipment so that they can improve productivity and performance in the workshop and on the work site.
Kemppi dealers and service agents will also benefit from the Hub’s opening as it will facilitate product knowledge transfer and allow them to train-up on new welding machines away from normal working day distractions.
The new Hub has been constructed within Kemppi Australia’s head office in Sydney, with around 65 attendees at the opening, including dealers, service agents, overseas visitors and local officials.
The Welding Innovation and Training Hub, consists of three dedicated areas comprising of two welding bays for demonstrations and training, a presentation area for classroom training and learning, and a compact showcase.
"Today, depending on the welding machine, it may include features such as Weld Assist, Double-Pulse, MicroTack and Optima AC. Some of the equipment can also be paired with Kemppi welding software such as WISE processes and MAX welding processes," said Paul McVicar, Kemppi Australia’s Managing Director.
“The new Hub will let us bring welders up to speed on these features and the software so that they can get the most out of their equipment. The better they understand their equipment, the more effectively they will be able to employ it to increase productivity and welding quality.”
“In many industries around the world there is a shortage of professional welders and Australia and New Zealand are no exception. However, a welder with the right gear and training may be able to output more, helping to minimise the impact of welder shortages on industry.”
Kemppi Australia intends to commence providing demonstration and training sessions at the Hub for welders, dealers and service agents both in Australia and New Zealand from November this year.