Siemens supports National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center

西门子向美国国家玉米转乙醇研究中心提供支持

Atlanta, July 8, 2007 - Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. and the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center(NCERC) today announced a partnership to speed the growth of alternative fuel technology. The 10-year agreement between the center and Siemens represents hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment, software and on-site simulation training.

亚特兰大7月8日消息——西门子能源和自动化公司和美国国家玉米转乙醇研究中心(NCERC)今天宣布一项合作计划，加速替代能源技术的发展。这份西门子与研究中心之间的10年协议包含了数十万美元的设备、软件以及现场模拟培训。

Opened in 2003 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the NCERC-the only research center of its kind in the world-facilitates the commercialization of new technologies for producing ethanol more effectively, resulting in improved ethanol yields and reduction in costs.

NCERC在2003年成立于爱德华兹维尔的南伊利诺斯大学，是世界上唯一的同类研究中心，该中心促进了使生产乙醇更有效率的新技术的商业化，致力于更高的乙醇产量和成本的减低。

The Center plays a key role in the Bio-Fuels Industry for Workforce Training to assist in the growing need for qualified personnel to operate and manage bio-fuel refineries across the country. The NCERC also contributes to investigation in agricultural science, which results in creating new jobs and further economic development initiatives in the region.

该中心在生物燃料工业的劳动力培训上扮演着关键的角色，协助全国范围内生物燃料提炼厂对合格的操作和管理人员的增长需求。NCERC还致力于农业科学的研究，从而为该地区创造了新的工作职位和更进一步的经济发展活动。

The SIMATIC PCS 7 distributed control system and instrumentation from Siemens is now being used by the NCERC to help validate near-term technologies that are enhancing the economics and sustainability of renewable fuel production.

西门子的SIMATIC PCS 7分布式控制系统和仪器现在已被NCERC应用于帮助使提高了可再生能源生产的经济性和可持续性的新近技术生效。

"Our clients come to this facility for best-in-class, cutting edge technology," says John Caupert, director of the NCERC. "They are looking for the newest and most efficient ways to convert grain-based feedstock to ethanol. Through our partnership with Siemens, the center will maintain that level of technology."

NCERC主管John Caupert表示：“我们的客户来到这里寻求顶级的尖端技术。他们在寻找最新、最有效率的方法把基于谷物的给料转化成乙醇。通过与西门子的合作，我们这个中心将维持那样的技术水平。“

According to the NCERC, there is a growing demand for new workers in the alternative fuels industry. Center statistics show there are 110 ethanol plants in operation in the U.S. and approximately 80 new plants are under construction.

根据NCERC的数据，替代燃料工业需要越来越多的新工人。中心的统计数据表明美国现有110个已投入运营的乙醇厂，而且大约80个新工厂正在建设中。

"We are the only organization in the world that offers both classroom training and hands on instruction to anyone," Caupert says. "By collaborating with Siemens, we will be able to offer one-hour seminars and five-day process training sessions on the control system as well as training for the executives who will run the plants."

“我们是全球唯一可以为任何人既提供课堂培训又有实用指导的机构，” Caupert表示。“通过与西门子合作，我们将可以提供一个小时的研讨会和为期五天的关于控制系统的流程培训会议以及针对管理工厂的执行人员的培训。”

In January and March 2007, 45 displaced autoworkers from Michigan received comprehensive training during two sessions at the center. The Center also offers internships that provide hands on training for six months to one year.

在2007年一月和五月，45个来自密歇根的转移工人接受了该中心两个培训会议的综合培训。该中心还提供了为时半年至一年的实用培训的实习机会。

"Our partnership with NCERC gives Siemens the opportunity to help reduce the time it takes to bring alternative fuels to market," says Dave Hankins, vice president, Chemical/Pharmaceutical Center of Competence, Siemens Energy & Automation. "Siemens is committed to the ethanol industry and will continue to look for new opportunities that will grow the viability of the market."

西门子能源和自动化公司化学/制药能力中心（Center of Competence）副总裁Dave Hankins表示：”我们与NCERC的合作给予了西门子帮助减少替代燃料上市时间的机会。西门子致力于乙醇工业，而且将继续寻找可以发展市场生机的新机会。“

Since 2000, Siemens has supplied the process automation systems for two-thirds of the fuel ethanol plants built in the U.S.

从2000年起，西门子为美国三分之二的燃料乙醇厂提供了过程自动化系统。

About Siemens
关于西门子

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. is one of Siemens' operating companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Ga., Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. manufactures and markets one of the world's broadest ranges of electrical and electronic products, systems and services to industrial and construction market customers. Its technologies range from circuit protection and energy management systems to process control, industrial software and totally integrated automation solutions. The company also has expertise in systems integration, technical services and turnkey industrial systems.

西门子能源和自动化公司是西门子在美国运作的公司之一。总部位于乔治亚州亚特兰大郊区的Alpharetta。西门子能源和自动化公司为工业和建筑市场客户生产和销售电气电子产品、系统以及服务，是全球提供最多领域产品的公司之一。其技术含盖从电路保护和能源管理系统到过程控制、工业软件和完整集成自动化解决方案等。在系统集成、技术服务以及全承包的工业系统，公司同样具有领先的技术。

Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) is one of the largest global electronics and engineering companies with reported worldwide sales of $107.4 billion in fiscal 2006. Founded nearly 160 years ago, the company is a leader in the areas of Medical, Power, Automation and Control, Transportation, Information and Communications, Lighting, Building Technologies, Water Technologies and Services and Home Appliances. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA has sales of $21.4 billion and employs approximately 67,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Eleven of Siemens' worldwide businesses are based in the United States. With its global headquarters in Munich, Siemens AG and its subsidiaries employ 475,000 people in 190 countries.

西门子集团是全球最大的电子工程公司之一，据报道，2006财年的销售额是1074亿美元。成立于近160年前的西门子是医药、电力、自动化和控制、运输、信息和通讯、照明、建筑技术、供水技术和服务以及家用电器领域的领导者。公司美国总部位于纽约市，在全国50个州和波多黎各的销售额是214亿美元，拥有雇员67000人。西门子的11个全球事务部把总部设于美国。全球总部位于德国慕尼黑的西门子集团及其子公司在全球190个国家拥有雇员大约475,000人。

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