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Panasonic extends training capabilities

CZECHIA/ITALY: Panasonic has extended its training capabilities with new facilities in the Czech Republic and Italy.

The new 300m² Centre of Excellence at its Aquarea heat pump factory in Pilsen will serve as Panasonic’s European flagship training facility. It features classrooms, dedicated work bays, and showcases all of Panasonic’s Aquarea air-to-water heat pumps. 

The centre is equipped to deliver accredited training, remote learning opportunities, and direct support for projects of all sizes, ensuring participants gain up-to-date skills and knowledge.

Alongside the Pilsen facility, Panasonic has further strengthened its commitment to European training with the recent opening of the Panasonic Lab in Barlassina, Italy. This cutting-edge site, now ten times larger than its predecessor with 300m² dedicated to both technical and theoretical learning, features a substantial exhibition area for hands-on exploration of high-power systems and a technical zone with fully operational units.

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