AKG of America receives a two-year training grant for employees

MEBANE, N.C. - March 9, 2018 - PRLog -- AKG, a leading supplier of high-performance coolers, heat exchangers and cooling systems, has received a two-year training grant from the state of North Carolina. A collaboration with Durham Technical Community College, the curriculum is designed to advance the knowledge and skills of AKG employees in specific disciplines.

"Continuous improvement of our employees, facilities and equipment has always been an important part of our success," says Ron Prichard, vice president of AKG America. "We are grateful to have this opportunity to further improve the knowledge of our employees. In addition to advancing the company, this training will help create a more competitive environment to attract other employers to North Carolina."

Training began in November 2017 and will continue through July 2019. AKG's goal is to expand its culture of learning within the company. All employees will participate in base-level training. Those most interested will have the opportunity to participate in multiple programs. Continuing education courses offered through the two-year grant include:

·         Six Sigma, White Belt Lean

·         Communication and team building

·         Coaching and leadership

·         Advanced Microsoft Office

·         Train the trainer

·         On-the-job training

·         Programmable logic controllers (PLC) and electronics troubleshooting

·         APICS certified in production and inventory management (CPIM)

·         Customer service best practices

The concept for this training grant grew during planning discussions with local officials for AKG's new research and development center. Doug Aitkin, director from Durham Technical Community College and Prichard developed the program and secured state funding.

For additional information about AKG of America and its products, visit www.akg-america.com, email info@akg-america.com or call +1 919-563-4286.

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Durham Technical Community College
Since 1961, Durham Technical Community College has provided high-quality, affordable and convenient technical and career education. It serves as the springboard to a bachelor's degree and has enabled tens of thousands of Triangle residents to enjoy continuing education. The college gives many thousands of people a second chance at success through adult literacy programs. It delivers high-quality programs and services to the residents of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Mebane, North Carolina.

AKG of America
AKG, founded in Hofgeismar, Germany, expanded to Mebane in 1981. AKG is a global, leading supplier of high-performance coolers and heat exchangers as well as customized system solutions that comply with the highest quality standards. Worldwide, 2,300 employees work at 12 manufacturing facilities in Germany, France, United Kingdom, United States, Latvia, China and India. Together with a number of additional sales companies, AKG is on duty around the clock. The company has longstanding and successful partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in 24 industry segments, such as construction machinery, compressed-air systems, agricultural and forestry machines, vehicle construction and many other applications in served markets. AKG operates two of the world's largest research, development, measurement and validation centers for cooling solutions and customized applications. For nearly 100 years, AKG has provided innovative solutions as well as skilled engineering and manufacturing competencies.