STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 24, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The shipbuilder Aker Finnyards has placed an order for Munters SCR Converter System intended for three new buildings at the shipyard in Rauma, Finland. Each system consists of SCR catalysts for two main engines and two auxiliary engines with a total output of 21 MW.
Munters system reduces emission of NOx by 90 percent, and also other pollutants such as carcinogenic polyaromatic hydrocarbons are significantly reduced. The deliveries will take place in the second half of 2005 regarding the first two ship sets and the third set will be delivered in the second quarter 2006.
The RoRo ships (Roll-on Roll-off) were ordered by Rederi AB Transatlantic (former B&N Nordsjofrakt AB) and are specialized to carry paper products from Finland to Sweden. The SCR catalysts are designed with a patented internal shock absorption system due to the severe ice conditions of the Gulf of Bothnia.
The total value of the orders is 9 million SEK.
For further information, please contact:
Lennart Evrell, CEO Tel: +46 8 626 63 03 Mob: +46 70 588 15 15 Bernt Ingman, CFO Tel: +46 8 626 63 06 Mob: +46 70 672 74 54 Soren Sjostrom, VP Corp. Communication Tel: +46 8 626 63 08 Mob: +46 70 600 22 44
Munters is the world leader in humidity control with services and products for water and fire damage restoration, dehumidification, humidification and air cooling. Customers are found in a wide range of segments, the most important being insurance-, utilities-, food-, pharma- and electronics- industries. Manufacturing and sales are carried out via the Group's own companies in more than 25 countries in Europe, Americas, and Asia. The Group has 3,064 employees and net sales of SEK 4,543 million. Munters is listed on Stockholmsborsen, the Stockholm Stock Exchange. For more information see www.munters.com
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