DIMO and University of Moratuwa signs MoU
Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the University of Moratuwa (UoM) to conduct
research in driving and road safety. The research will be carried out by
the Department of Transport and Logistics Management of the University
of Moratuwa led by Senior Professor Amal Kumarage. DIMO is establishing
a Driver Training Institute in Sooriyawewa which is scheduled to open in
mid 2012.
Pandithage and Prof.Jayawardane exchanging the MoU. |
The research findings will be used in developing a modern
state-of-the-art driver training program for experienced drivers as well
as for beginners. It will include research into driver training
requirements, and new and innovative driving techniques for local and
International conditions. The research findings will enable driver
training to be conducted scientifically and practically in-order to be
made more relevant and effective. Approximately 2,500 road traffic
fatalities occur every year. Nearly 300,000 accidents take place, most
of which go unreported to Police. Annual cost of such accidents exceeds
Rs 36 billion according to the Department of Transport and Logistics
Management. During the signing Ranjith Pandithage stated “We are proud
to partner with an institution such as the University of Moratuwa.
Their research findings will undoubtedly enable DIMO to design
timely, relevant and practical courses at the Driving and Technical
Institute to international standards”.
A.L.J. Sadique Dr. T. Sivakumar (Head, Dept. of Transport and
Logistics Management), Professor Rahula Attalage, S.N. Bentotage, Dr.
Himan Punchihewa and Ranil Sugathadasa represented the University while
Suresh Gooneratne (Director-DIMO), Ananda Mapalagama (GM-DIMO), Donald
De Silva (DIMO Automobile Training) and Prabodha Silva (Business
Development Manager-DIMO) represented DIMO.DIMO has been adding value to
the world's best engineered brands in Sri Lanka since 1939. World class
brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Osram, Siemens, Bosch, Komatsu, MTU,
Michelin and TATA to name a few have kept their trust in DIMO for
several decades to take their brands forward in Sri Lanka. |