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Parker Hannifin chooses HANZA for cable harnesses and sheet metal parts
IN June a major agreement was signed between the companies for the production of cable harnesses and sheet metal parts in HANZA’s factory in Tartu, Estonia. After an extensive evaluation process, Parker Hannifin Electronic Controls Division has chosen to appoint HANZA a preferred supplier for cable harnesses and sheet metal parts to coordinate all volumes from the division in Europe.
“It feels great to be partnering with such a prestigious customer in this area,” says Gerd Levin-Nygren, division manager HANZA Electronics. “Our acquisition of the international cable harness group Alfaram put us on the map for many potential customers as we can now offer production in Estonia and Poland as well as in Slovakia and China.” Visit: www.hanza.com
Dunlop wins Flybe E-Jet tyre deal
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has built on its long-standing relationship with Dunlop Aircraft Tyres by selecting the Birmingham-based company to support its expanding fleet of Embraer jets. Dunlop has won an exclusive five-year deal to supply new and retreaded nose and mainwheel tyres for Flybe’s fleet of Embraer 175 aircraft and radial nosewheel tyres for the carrier’s Embraer 195s. Flybe operates 14 Embraer 195s and has so far taken delivery of nine Embraer 175s, with a further 26 of the aircraft on firm order. “For many years we have supported Flybe with tyres for its large fleet of Bombardier Q400 turboprops,” said Dunlop Aircraft Tyres’ chairman, Ian Edmondson. “This significant contract to provide tyres and retreading for the airline’s fleet of regional jets further strengthens our market-leading position on Embraer E-Jets.” Visit: www.dunlopaircrafttyres.com
Alstom to produce trams in Ukraine
Alstom and its Russian joint-venture, TramRus, have concluded an agreement with City Transport Group, a filial of the LAZ Group and the main bus manufacturer in Ukraine, to produce modern high speed tramways for the Ukrainian market. 80% of the trams currently in operation in Ukraine (2500 15-metre long trams) are obsolete. The replacement of the fleet will enable urban rail transport efficiency and passenger comfort to be increased.
The objectives of this partnership are to organise manufacturing, operation and maintenance of modern tramways by City Transport Group in Ukraine under licence from TramRus. Based on Alstom’s flagship model Citadis, this tramway was specially designed for the CIS market. Suited to the 1524mm gauge of the region, the Citadis CIS is winterised to withstand temperatures as low as -40°C. It is equipped with new innovative pivoting bogies to fit the existing rail networks, thus reducing implementation time and infrastructure related costs.
This new tramway model features state-ofthe-art engineering solutions such as composite materials reducing energy consumption by 10%. Visit: www.alstom.com
Alfa Laval wins SEK 170 million marine environmental order
Alfa Laval has won an order to supply Alfa Laval PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems for retrofit installation onboard vessels. The order has a value of approximately SEK 170 million.
“The order proves that Alfa Laval’s scrubber technology is an attractive solution to ship owners that need to comply with IMO’s convention for the reduction of sulphur oxides, be it for retrofits or for installation onboard new vessels” says Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group.
IMO’s convention for the reduction of sulphur oxides (SOx) will affect all vessels, i.e. new as well as existing. The convention demands that sulphur emission levels in certain Emission Control Areas (ECAs) shall be cut to 0.1% from year 2015 and that the global emission level must not exceed 0.5% from the year 2020. To reach these levels ship owners can either use more expensive low-sulphur fuel or, on vessels where it is suitable, continue run the ship on heavy fuel oil and invest in a scrubber such as the Alfa Laval PureSOx. Visit: www.alfalaval.com
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Panasonic solar panels chosen for German Federal Environment Agency
Panasonic has announced that its ‘HIT’ Solar Panels were chosen for the new offices of the German Federal Environment Agency. The new building at Berlin-Marienfelde will have its grand opening on August 30, with the ministry’s staff moving into the new sustainable offices in September. When the Federal Bureau for Building and Regional Planning agreed to add an annex to the Federal Environment Agency’s offices, it set a strict energy-saving requirement: a ‘net zero building’ expected to generate all the necessary energy by itself. Panasonic is confident that its ‘HIT’ solar modules will achieve this goal.
The ‘HIT’ solar cell is made of a thin monocrystalline silicon wafer surrounded by ultra-thin amorphous silicon layers. This product provides the industry’s leading performance and value based on the state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques.
Project leader Oliver Nienaber explains, “We estimated the required energy output to be around 46,000 kWh/year. Therefore we were looking everywhere for solar panels that could supply this amount as well as being suitable for the limited roof space. In that sense, ‘HIT’ products were the only panels that could meet our requirement.” Visit: www.eu.pansonic.com
SAS signs contract with Airbus
SAS and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the order of eight new A350-900 XWB and four A330-300 Enhanced. The agreement marks the launch of SAS’ long haul strategy of an extensive fleet renewal plan, options for more aircraft and a total upgrade of passenger cabins on existing fleet.
SAS recently launched a completely new service concept to create the most modern flight experience for our customers. The customer offer is backed by a comprehensive fleet renewal plan with 65 short haul aircraft already announced and initiated, now complemented with an extensive long haul fleet plan. Key deliverables within the strategy 4Excellence Next Generation have paved the way. “We are delighted that SAS has underscored their confidence in Airbus by selecting our A330, which offers unbeatable economics and the highest level of operational reliability alongside the A350 XWB, the world’s most technologically advanced and efficient aircraft,” said John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, Customers. Visit: www.airbus.com
SKF signs long-term contract with Turbomeca
SKF has signed a long-term contract for around SEK 900 million with Turbomeca, a division of the French-based Safran. The contract includes the supply of bearings for the latest Turbomeca engine, Arrano.
“The bearings used within a helicopter engine are key components that contribute to reduced wear, increased longevity and overall engine performance. SKF is proud to gain this business which is a clear sign of new confidence demonstrated by Turbomeca and will strengthen our partnership,” says Stephane Le-Mounier, director SKF Aerospace.
“We are pleased to sign this contract with SKF, which is positioned as a partner in the field of innovation, as well as operational performance. This contract exemplifies our strategy to identify key suppliers, to involve them in advanced developments and as a result get a long-term commitment,” says Olivier Andriès, CEO for Turbomeca.
The new Arrano, 1100 HP engine is designed to equip four to six ton helicopters. It will offer 10–15% lower fuel consumption, contributing to improved performance (range and payload) and reduced environmental footprint. Visit: www.skf.com
Peab to rebuild Olympia in Helsingborg
Peab has been contracted to carry out reconstruction of the football stadium Olympia in Helsingborg. The client is Kärnfastigheter in Helsingborg and the estimated contract amounts to SEK 230 million. The project includes remodeling, additions and new construction of a 27,000m2 stadium including unheated public areas.
The contract is a turnkey contract in collaboration, where work will commence immediately with stage 1, then the application and target price are to be produced. Construction will commence immediately after the 2013 season is finished and the new Olympia will be ready for use in Autumn 2015.
“We are proud and excited to have the opportunity to provide Helsingborg with a facility that corresponds to the desire for a modern Olympia. HIF will be difficult to beat at its new home in the future,” says Peab regional manager Bratislav Marjanovic. Visit: www.peab.se
