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Local Company Donates Equipment to Petroc

Electronics firm TDK-Lambda, based locally at Ilfracombe, has generously donated over £5,000 worth of electronics equipment to help students in their studies at Petroc.

TDK-Lambda is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electronic power supplies, used in important high end equipment such as body scanners, broadcast transmitters and motorway signs. Every year TDK Corporation, the Japanese based owner, award technology prizes in a monetary form and the local winners decided to purchase specialist equipment that would help students develop their skills.

"It was a wonderful gesture from our design team to donate this cash award to benefit Petroc and TDK-Lambda was happy to match the amount," said TDK-Lambda's EMEA Marketing Director, Martin Southam. "There is a shortage of electronics engineers in North Devon and the UK and we are pleased to help develop local talent.''

"We are very grateful for TDK Lambda’s support," added Engineering Lecturer, Robert Coombes. "This equipment will help all our students progress and widen their knowledge. Having this link with industry gives our students great experience and a real advantage when entering the work place.”