Bahrain, 20 September 2011 - UTC Bahrain S.P.C. today inaugurated a Training Center in Bahrain that will provide world-class professional skills and high-value fire and security product training for employees, business partners, end users and consultants in the region. UTC Bahrain S.P.C. is a part of UTC Fire & Security, a business unit of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX).
“There is an expanding need in the Middle East for technically trained professionals who are able to handle residential, commercial and industrial security applications. Our state-of-the-art training center will help to facilitate in developing these skills for Bahrainis and other professionals in the region,” said Otto de Bont, president of UTC Fire & Security’s Global Security Products’ Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
The facility occupies approximately 6,000 square feet and is equipped with two professional classrooms and a demonstration room. Leading technical training will be offered in business management and fire and security jobs, including fire detection, access control, video surveillance and integrated security systems. The Training Center is supported by Tamkeen, an independent authority that works to promote the overall development of Bahrain, and the Economic Development Board.
“One of the fundamental pillars of Bahrain’s economic development initiatives is investment in human capital,” said Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board. “The establishment of centers such as this one will support specialist training for Bahrainis and attract trainees from across the region.”
Dr. Nasser Ali Qaedi, Tamkeen’s Head of Planning and Business Development, commented: “Tamkeen’s partnership with global companies including UTC Fire & Security are a critical element of our overall efforts to develop the training environment and assist companies operating in Bahrain. With its ability to accommodate skilled and specialized trainees, this state-of-the art center will contribute to making Bahrain one of the major technical training centers in the region.”
Establishing the training center continues UTC Fire & Security’s commitment to customers in the Middle East. Bahrain serves as a hub for the security products business in the region, localizing the customer service, sales, technical support and logistics functions. In 2009 the company opened a Pro Express shop in Bahrain to offer customers convenience and easy access to a range of security products in a business-to-business service center.
Also in the Middle East, UTC Fire & Security offers a broad range of innovative fire protection products for commercial and industrial applications, and in particular, for the needs of the power, petrochemical, oil & gas (PPOG) industry. Products include flame and toxic gas detectors from Det-Tronics and Autronica, delivery systems for the FM200™ and 3M™ Novec™ fire protection fluids; live fire training systems from Kidde; and Big Flow™ mobile fire fighting systems that incorporate National Foam®, Angus® Flexible Pipelines and Silvani™ brand products offering integrated solutions to fighting large capacity fires.
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About UTC Fire & Security UTC Fire & Security provides fire safety and security solutions to more than 1 million customers worldwide on an annual basis. Headquartered in Connecticut, U.S., UTC Fire & Security is a business of United Technologies Corporation, which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide. More information can be found on
www.utcfireandsecurity.com and
www.utcfssecurityproducts.eu.
About The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) is a dynamic public agency with an overall responsibility for formulating and overseeing the economic development strategy of Bahrain, and for creating the right climate to attract direct investment into the Kingdom. The Bahrain EDB focuses on six target economic sectors in which the Kingdom offers significant strengths: financial services, downstream industries, tourism, business services, logistics, and education and training. For more information visit:
www.bahrainedb.com.
About TamkeenTamkeen is a semi-autonomous, independent authority which formulates strategic and operational plans to enhance the overall prosperity of Bahrain by investing in Bahraini employability, job creation, and social support. Tamkeen’s main objectives are to support Bahrainis to become the employees of choice, and to support high quality private sector job creation and helping the private sector cope with the impact of labor market reform. For more information visit
www.tamkeen.bh, or contact Tamkeen at tel: 17383327 / 17383326, or at
info@tamkeen.bh.
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