CROYDON, Australia — Access to world-class training and support is hard to come by. —Access to world-class training and support is hard to come by. Australian Automotive Air (AAA) this summer opened its new Technical Training Centre, where AAA employees will get a big dose of it.

The hands-on facility boasts state-of-the-art equipment including robotics designed specifically for training, which will complement other formal training programs offered at AAA.

Two globally accredited instructors are employed full time at the facility.

The center was officially opened by Noboru Ikoma, President of DENSO Engineering & Technical Skills Training Corporation.

Local dignitaries attended including Tony Smith, member of Parliament for Casey; Dympna Beard, member of Legislative Assembly for Kilsyth; and Councilor Les Willmott from Maroondah City Council.

Russell Pettis, AAA managing director, outlined how the facility demonstrates thecompany’s commitment to manufacturing excellence and to DENSO’s Vision 2015.

“As part of our activities towards Vision 2015, we are striving to give effect to the global slogan ‘Beyond All Expectations’ in everything we do,” Pettis said.

“This includes a heavy focus on continuous improvement, cost effective management and forging strong relationships with local secondary schools and related bodies, promoting manufacturing as a worthwhile career option,” he said.

—Cheryl Crotty