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Kanji Tsutsui (left) and Mr Chan Cheu Leong (right) launching the Shinko Steam Turbine
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FIRST LOCALLY ASSEMBLED SHINKO STEAM TURBINE LAUNCHED IN MALAYSIA PMT Shinko Turbine Sdn Bhd all set to meet market demand locally and abroad
Shah Alam, 6 February 2015 – PMT Shinko Turbine Sdn Bhd, an associate of Wah Seong Corporation Berhad (WSC) launched its first locally assembled Shinko Steam Turbine today. The Launch was Held at its plant and head office in Shah Alam Selangor and officiated by Mr. Chan Cheu Leong, Managing Director / Group CEO of Wah Seong Corporation Berhad as well as Mr. Kanji Tsutsui, President of Shinko Ind.Ltd. The locally assembled Shinko Steam Turbine model RB4 is a back pressure steam turbine with a capacity of 1200KW. The strategic joint venture and technology transfer with Shinko are both part of WSC’s Renewable Energy Division’s initiative to pursue an energy mix that includes clean and renewable energy for the Asean region as well as meet the rising demands
for stram turbines, boilers and kernel crushing plants for palm oil and agro based industries.
how and technology will be an added advantage to our operations as well as enhancement of our expertise.”
The renewable Energy Division of Wah Seong Corporation is all geared up to expand both regionally and globally by strengthening its presence in Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Africa and Latin America.
Meanwhile, Kanji Tsutsui, President of Shinko Said, “We are committed to staying and growing together with PMT. Our investment in the business as well as deployment of innovative, efficient and sustainable technologies will be able to push PMT to become more competitive in the global market.”
According to Chan Cheu Leong, Managing Director of Group CEO of Wag Seong Corporation Berhad, “The launch of our locally assembled steam turbine is part of our strategic decision to meet the demands of the fast growing economy and our commitment towards sustainable development. With a reputable and reliable partner like Shinko, we aspire to be the first turbine assembler of manufacturer in Malaysia. The transfer of know-
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PMT Shinko Turbine aims to effectively utilize the new plant and play a key role in assembling and distributing Shinko steam turbines in Malaysia and the Asean region. During its infancy period this year, the plant targets to assemble between 10-15 units of the turbines followed by 4-5 units every month starting next years.
