STC TechSphere 2026: Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Industrial Engineering Hub 📈

• Event Overview: Swedish Trading Company (STC) hosted "TechSphere 2026" in Colombo, marking over 40 years of partnership with global engineering giants Atlas Copco and SKF. The forum focused on technical knowledge-sharing and Industry 4.0 applications. • New Strategic Partnership: STC officially introduced Germany’s SUTO iTEC as its newest principal partner, specializing in compressed air measurement and monitoring solutions to enhance industrial efficiency. • Sector Impact: The event showcased advanced technologies for the manufacturing, construction, aviation, and marine sectors. Key focus areas included: Energy Efficiency: Compressed air solutions to reduce operational costs. Predictive Maintenance: Reliability engineering to minimize industrial downtime. Digital Monitoring: Smart systems aligned with global sustainability standards. • Economic Context: A high-level panel explored how global engineering solutions can boost the competitiveness and productivity of Sri Lanka’s industrial base. STC reaffirmed its role as a strategic ICT/BPM and knowledge-transfer hub rather than just a hardware supplier. • Legacy: Established in 1982, STC (part of Chandra Senanayake Holdings) continues to drive technological advancement and sustainable growth through long-term representation of brands like Volvo, SKF, and Atlas Copco.