Since February 2009, TURCK Singapore has been sharing its experience in Factory and Process Automation in South East Asia with its Seminar Tour 2009 program. “So far, the tour has been a real success” says Dominique Chabauty, Marketing Manager for TURCK Singapore, “many automation professionals enjoy the latest news and innovation from TURCK products, and take the opportunity to discuss with our local experts on their applications”. The feedback has been really positive; customers are now contacting us on a wider range of products and sales have grown significantly.

The seminars go through TURCK’s product solutions and services offering, pointing out the benefits and cost savings that can be achieved using TURCK technology. Application examples and case studies are used to demonstrate the different solutions, integration methods and advantages provided by the TURCK product range.

The tour offers now three seminars, focusing on different market and target audiences;

• The “Asset Management Enabled” seminar concentrates on process automation solutions for industries such as Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, etc. The different presentations will cover sensors, interfaces and field barriers, PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION Fieldbus technology and solutions, hazardous area remote I/O and process wiring using quick connectivity and cabling.
• The “Full Range” seminar concentrates on PLC based solutions industries such as packaging, automotive, manufacturing and also food & beverages, water/waste water, cement, etc. The presentations will cover proximity and process sensors, Fieldbus remote I/O solutions in IP20 or IP67, quick connectivity and industrial RFID.
• The “RFID Special” seminar concentrates on RFID solutions and integration in industrial environment. This seminar covers all industries, from manufacturing to logistics including food & beverage, packaging, molding and process automation such as O&G and petrochemical applications with TURCK latest RFID for Hazardous locations. Both HF and UHF technologies are presented with TURCK products and solutions.

As of April, more than 400 participants in three different countries have been welcome. More seminars are planned for the near future in other areas, as per the schedule below.

• Indonesia, Jakarta - May 19th - Asset Management Enabled
• Indonesia, Jakarta - June 16th - The Full Range
• Singapore - July 9th - Asset Management Enabled
• Singapore - July 10th - The Full Range
• Thailand, Bangkok - End of July - RFID Special
• Thailand, Bangkok - End of July - The Full Range

For more information on the schedule and locations, or to register for one of these seminars, please contact michelle.chong@turck.com.