Wednesday, April 15, 2015

METEC to Handle Upcoming Ethiopian Mega Projects

Metals and Engineering Corporation (METEC) said that it hopes to handle upcoming Ethiopian Mega projects.
Acting Head of the Corporation Lieutenant Colonel Kidu Tsegaye said that the corporation's performances_on hydro mechanical, electro-mechanical and software development works are good ground and indicators that it could handle various mega projects.
Homemade metals, machinaries and spare parts could minimize import rate at high level, besides the corporation is attaining skill and technology transfer.
Micro and small enterprises operational and technology capabilities are being enhanced to transfer them into the next level of excellence, Lt. Col. Kidu added.
The corporation's magnificent contributions have been observed in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Projects (GERD), Tana Beles One and Two, Omo Sugar Factory, Yayu Fertilizer Factory and natural gas constructions.
The corporation has also contributed a lot in developing the design of GERD to enhance its power generation from 5, 250 to 6,000, he added.
It was noted that out of 38 internationally licensed Ethiopian welders fifteen are_ working in METEC and particularly seven are in GERD, he said, adding that some 300 dwellers are also working in the corporation.
Source: AllAfrica

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