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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. chosen as official sponsor for the WorldSkills São Paulo 2015 to provide products for the "Information Network Cabling competition."

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July 16, 2015
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

Appreciated for the high reliability of our products being used for and the technical support given for the past competitions, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has been chosen as an official sponsor for the WorldSkills to be held in São Paulo in August 2015. We will support the competition by providing optical fiber fusion splicers, accessories, optical connectors and closures to teams from 19 countries who will participate in the Information Network Cabling competition.

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. has developed to date optical fiber fusion splicers and accessories featuring super low splice loss, compact and lightweight design, fast splicing and excellent operability. These products are widely used all over the world. On the other hand, the Company has provided continuous technical support using the products for the past competitions. In recognition of such contribution, our products has been chosen to be used for the Information Network Cabling competition this year.

WorldSkills*1 is held to enhance vocational training promotions in the participant countries and exchanging knowledge opportunities between young technicians. This year approximately 1,100 participants from about 60 countries and regions will compete in the WorldSkills. Among all 49 competitions, participant countries in the Information Network Cabling competition are increasing year by year as optical networking is becoming widespread, and the competition draws international attention.

We will continue to provide high quality products that would be always chosen for the Worldskills and contribute to familiarizing optical information network cabling technology and improving technical skill of customers through technical support to all over the world.

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. chosen as official sponsor for the WorldSkills São Paulo 2015 to provide products for the

Products used for the WorldSkills

Products used for the WorldSkills

Place & Schedule

Place São Paulo, Brazil
Venue Anhembi Exhibition Center
Opening Ceremony August 11, 2015
Competition Days August 12 to 15, 2015
Closing Ceremony August 16, 2015
Official URL WorldSkills São Paulo 2015

*1 The formal name is "World Skills Competition." It started with the participation of 12 young workers from Spain and Portugal to compete their technical skills. With entrant countries and competitors increasing, the WorldSkills has become known as a global event for skilled youth. Japan has participated in since the 11th event in 1962, and the Japanese national team has won the gold medal in the "Information Network Cabling competition" for 5 consecutive times.

*2 A precision instrument that aligns and then splices optical fibers by arc welding.

*3 A tool that cleaves optical fiber prior to fusion splicing.

*4 A connector installable to the end of optical fiber cable in fields.

*5 A closure in which splice and branch parts of optical fiber cable are housed.

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