WCA November 2010

Industry news

Leoni has obtained a supplier contract to equip a new two-litre MultiJet turbo diesel engine, which meets the latest emission requirements according to the Euro 5 standard, with cable harnesses. The environmental standard applies from February 2011 onwards to all new cars sold in Europe. The engine is to be used in several Fiat and Chrysler models, starting with the new Dodge Journey. The engine cable harness comprises 57 wires with a total length of around 110m containing over 500g of copper. Due to the mission profile received from Fiat Powertrain, all plastic components and protection elements have to guarantee the 150˚C temperature resistance. The start of production is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2010. Leoni will deliver between 100,000 and 150,000 units per year from one of its Tunisian plants. Leoni has been supplying the Fiat Group for 30 years. Among others, the company develops and produces wiring harnesses for Fiat Punto Classic, Lancia Y and Musa. Leoni to equip new engine

Emirates Steel recruits graduates for operational positions

Work Placement Program (WPP) at the company as part of their studies. With these nationals added to the workforce Emirates Steel is now one step closer to achieving its target of nationalising nearly 30% of its workforce by the end of 2010. At present, 28% are nationals and this figure is expected to go up to 50% by the end of 2013. According to GHC’s director general, HE Suhail M Al Ameri, Emirates Steel is committed to develop and strengthen the Emirati workforce and to realise Vision 2030’s ambitious Emiratization strategy. “Today, we are taking major strides in that direction. Our strategy is to empower the future generations of UAE nationals with the ability to develop their industrial expertise,” he said.

The AMEinfo.com news site reports that Emirates Steel, the largest integrated steel producer in the UAE and a subsidiary of General Holding Corporation (GHC), has recruited 15 new graduates from the Vocational Education Development Centre (VEDC) for operational positions in its plant located in Mussafah. VEDC, the leading provider of integrated curricula for academic and vocational studies in Abu Dhabi and a special project under the umbrella of the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT), signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Steel in May 2010 establishing a clear framework for a strategic partnership to provide career opportunities for UAE national students pursuing their studies at the centre. The new national employees, who started working at Emirates Steel’s industrial facilities in the first week of August, have already completed a

Emirates Steel Industries – United Arab Emirates Website : www.esi-steel.com

Leoni AG – Germany Fax : +49 911 2023 231 Email : info@leoni.com Website : www.leoni.com

❍ Graduates with Emirates Steel’s VP of administration support, Mr Mahmood Al Hameli

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