Atlas Copco Philippines hosts students from Mapua

Atlas Copco (Philippines) Inc. hosted 20 graduating students from the Mapua Institute of Technology last 26 January 2009. The students visited Atlas Copco Philippines’ Head Office in Laguna Technopark as part of their “Plant Inspection Trip and Seminars” class. The students were accompanied by their adviser, Engr. Graciano Emmanuelito Dela Cruz III.

Deo Ybarrita, Technical Training Manager, not only showed them the theoretical aspects of Compressed Air Systems, but also how these theories are applied in real life. He added, “Since books alone are not enough to show them what really happens inside the machines, it is important that they see how the insides of an air compressor look like and how the system operates.” The students saw a cross-section of an actual screw compressor. They also had a chance to help out Atlas Copco’s Service Team repair a unit.

Led by their class president, Jaren Santos, they were grateful for the experience. This not only added to their theoretical know how, but more importantly, it showed them how actual machines work.

Hector Melencio, CT Marketing Specialist, gave a short background on Atlas Copco. He also introduced to them the wide range of air compressors the company has, such as Oil-free; oil-injected industrial, portable; and specialty rental air compressors.