Referro Systems, a leading provider of innovative control and automation solutions for the industrial sector, recently hosted a successful two-day Automation Open Day event at the Sivos Training Centre in Kathu, Northern Cape. The event brought together industry experts and mining companies, offering a showcase of the latest automation technology and innovation. It included live product demonstrations and provided a forum for discussions on business needs and challenges.
At the event delegates had the opportunity to see first-hand how the automation technologies work.
Adrian van Wyk, Managing Director of Referro Systems, says the event was a success, with about 100 delegates in attendance. It provided valuable insights and solutions from industry experts representing some of the world's leading electrical, automation, and global software and hardware brands for the industrial sector - such as Rockwell Automation, ElectroMechanica, Comtest (Fluke), Allen Bradley, Marechal South Africa, Throughput Technologies, and AllPronix.
He says, “We believe events like this foster a collaborative approach to problem-solving and driving innovation in the industrial and mining sectors.”
He made this point in his welcoming address to the delegates. They then had the chance to enjoy presentations on various topics, including mining operations management, machine safety, renewable applications in engineering, and ThinManager modern automation visualisation. The second day of the event also covered a number of informative presentations, including discussions on smart motor control, reducing electricity costs, and alert-alarm notifications.
Van Wyk says the event demonstrated again Referro Systems' commitment to providing innovative automation solutions for its clients, and the attendees appreciated the opportunity to learn from industry experts and explore the latest technological advances.
He says the delegates from the Northern Cape confirmed that they see such events providing great value as a platform to strengthen existing skills and systems that aid the mining and industrial sectors in their region.
“We would like to extend our gratitude to all those who attended, as well as our sponsors and partners who made the event a success," van Wyk says.
For more information visit: www.referro.co.za
