_______________________________________________________________________ Ebara Elliott Energy Group( EEE)
▲ Shane Reph, COO
new equipment, and we are already seeing significant increases in productivity, of up to 50 per cent. The last new machine is due in mid-2027, and by then we expect to see further substantial improvements.
“ We are also doing a lot of AI training with employees, to demonstrate how it helps improve efficiency. Our leadership teams are pushing AI and while we recognize we must be cautious and assess solutions carefully, it is going to be very effective for us.”
Shane is clear-eyed about the timescale involved.“ The Chairman and CEO of EEE, Nobu Miyaki, and I agree that, at this stage in our careers, we won’ t see some of the products and projects we are working on being introduced to customers. Some of the projects will come to real fruition 30 years from now. But our job is to establish a company that is ready for the next 100 years or so and that’ s where we are focusing our energy.”
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