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New contracts and orders in industry
Saab receives multi-mission radar order from the US
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efence and security company Saab has received an order for the GIRAFFE AMB multi-mission radar system and related services from the US Department of State. The order value is MUSD 23.7 (MSEK 155). The program will involve both Saab’s newly acquired subsidiary Saab Sensis located in Syracuse, New York, as well as Saab in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Giraffe AMB is a world leading multi-mission radar system that detects enemy threats from rocket, artillery and mortar attacks while simultaneously conducting Air Surveillance. The system is part of Saab’s continuously evolving radar program and provides unmatched performance for critical targets and proven reliability. Whether as a part of vital point protection or area air defence solutions, the Giraffe AMB has become the radar of choice for armed forces worldwide, including those of Sweden, France, Estonia, UK and Australia amongst others. Visit: www.saabgroup.com
FinnvedenBulten wins two strategic contracts for interior structures
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innvedenBulten, division Finnveden Metal Structures, has signed two separate automotive contracts for the delivery of cross car beams. The contracts are worth in the region of €3 million and €4 million a year respectively. “These contracts strengthen our position as a supplier of interior structures for
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Rolls-Royce awarded contract for US Navy T-45 trainer engine support R olls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a $99.9 million MissionCareâ contract by the US Department of Defense Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River to provide support for the F405 (Adour) engines that power the US Navy’s T-45 training aircraft. This exercises the third year of the contract to provide guaranteed engine availability, which includes support ranging from on-wing through intermediate and depot level maintenance, under the base contract signed in 2008. MissionCare is used within the Rolls-Royce Defence sector to apply commercial Power By The Hour® principles to the unique requirements of the defence industry. Total value of the contract is $476.91 million over the five-year term. Under the terms of the agreement, which is administered by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Rolls-Royce will provide all maintenance, support, troubleshooting, parts
supply and logistics for both the F405 engine and the aircraft gas turbine starting system. This contract provides comprehensive propulsion services to more than 200 aircraft, operating at four main Naval Air Stations - Kingsville, Texas; Meridian, Mississippi; Pensacola, Florida and Patuxent River, Maryland. Work is expected to be completed In September 2012. Visit: www.rolls-royce.com
Sandvik Mining and Construction signs major project order in Australia
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andvik Mining and Construction has signed a major contract with Boral Limited, an international building and construction materials supplier in Australia. The order includes design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new quarry plant for Boral’s Peppertree site which is situated in New South Wales. The contract value is close to 500 MSEK. The project is expected to start during the third quarter of 2011 and end in the third quarter of 2013. Boral’s primary purpose with the project is to provide new production and dispatch capability
for the supply of coarse and fine aggregates. This material will be used in pre-mixed concrete, concrete products and asphalt production in the greater Sydney region. “To be awarded this major order clearly demonstrates the strength of Sandvik Mining and Construction’s equipment in Australia and our ability to provide the best solutions to overcome complicated process problems,” says Thomas Schulz, president of product segment Construction in business area Sandvik Mining and Construction. Visit: www.sandvik.com
the automotive industry, while also further broadening our offering. Both orders are for existing customers, and we are delighted to be given greater confidence for more business together. We look forward to continuing our excellent collaboration,” says Johan Nordgren, vice-president Sales & Engineering. One of the orders relates to die cast cross car beams in magnesium, which will
be made at the Group’s foundry in BielskoBiala, Poland. Production will begin this year and continue for approximately three years. The other order relates to cross car beams in steel, and the components for these will be made at the Group’s sheet metal factory in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, starting in 2013 and continuing for around six years. Visit: www.finnvedenbulten.com
