ITT Corporation bolsters its partnership with Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA).

The stake here is to provide funding for an energy infrastructure project in Mekelle, Ethiopia.

In fact in this project, ITT’s contribution will help to improve the electrical infrastructure at the Mekelle School for the Blind. This means, the redesigned system will better distribute the school’s limited power supply and will correct safety concerns associated with inadequate wiring and

aging circuit breakers.

Connectikpeople can observe that, the renovation, which is being led by students and faculty at the EWB-USA Washington University chapter, also includes the installment of an outdoor lighting system, improving safety on campus.

For those who unfamiliar, EWB-USA is a non-profit humanitarian organization established to support community-driven development programs worldwide through partnerships that design and implement sustainable engineering projects. The organization has more than 13,500 volunteer members, including students and professionals, and is engineering change in more than 45 developing countries through more than 450 projects. EWB-USA also provides its members with innovative and transformative education opportunities through development projects abroad and chapter affiliates locally. Implementation of the project is planned for January 2014.

About ITT

ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in a total of approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2012 revenues of $2.2 billion. For more information, visit www.itt.com.