Burckhardt Compression Expanded Training Center in Switzerland

Full Range of Training Compressors Available

Burckhardt Compression modernized its existing Training Center at its headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland. Hands-on trainings can now be done on the Laby®, Process Gas and Hyper Compressor together with theoretical education.
The new Training Center with a surface area of approximately 300 square meters offers a wide variety of training options covering all aspects relating to the compressor technology, efficient
maintenance and operational compressor reliability. It is located at the headquarters next to the main building where the compressors are engineered and manufactured. In order to meet
the requirements of customers that operate either Laby®, Process Gas or Hyper Compressors, Burckhardt Compression expanded the range of compressors available for hands-on practice in its Training Center. Additionally, the facility got
modernized which brings an efficient and comfortable environment to the training location.
As an OEM Burckhardt Compression has experienced and high qualified reciprocating compressor experts providing tailor-made theoretical education and practical courses. The chief training
instructors gained extensive knowledge in compressor operation, optimization and efficient compressor trouble-shooting on international jobs and have a broad technical background. Since
the beginning of Burckhardt Compression’s compressor history trainings were offered just next to its large workshop which brings many benefits to the participants. They have the possibility to get
live impressions on compressor components and different compressors in assembly stage.
Attendees of the inaugural trainings have provided positive feedbacks. Mr. Mehmet Fatih Yavuz,
Maintenance Manager, Petkim: “For me as an operator it is essential that our Process Gas and Hyper Compressor have a high availability and reliability to ensure production on our LDPE plant.
Therefore, I need to know the equipment well and train different situations that might occur on training compressors. I was very satisfied with the Burckhardt Compression Training. Further I got
a nice impression of Switzerland, their multicultural people and the city of Winterthur.”