Cargotec wins major contract for MacGregor offshore load-handling solutions from Japan

(Thomson Reuters ONE) - CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 20 JANUARY 2010 AT 10:00 AM EETCargotec wins major contract for MacGregor offshore load-handling solutions fromJapanCargotec has signed a contract to deliver a range of advanced MacGregor offshoreand subsea load handling systems to a deepsea research vessel which will bebuilt at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shimonoseki shipyard in Japan. The orderwas booked in the fourth quarter 2009 order intake."This contract serves as recognition of Cargotec's capacity and technologicalexpertise in the offshore load-handling segment," says ?stein Bondevik, salesdirector for offshore load handling at Cargotec. The contract covers some of themajor MacGregor products for ultra deepwater operations and deck handlingmachinery and will be manufactured at Cargotec's production hub in Kristiansand,Norway. The contractual agreement includes an extensive engineering package andcustomisation of solutions for special operations and the distinctive design ofthe vessel.Systems ordered include a large knuckle-jib crane; an advanced moonpool-basedmodule handling system, deck-skid system and several deepsea AHC winches with acapacity down to 10,000m. All winches in this series are fitted with a provenMacGregor electric drive system introduced three years ago. "The winchperformance, compact design, power efficiency and low noise level of this systemmakes it a superior solution to any alternative," Mr Bondevik says."This order further strengthens our presence in Asia, and by working togetherwith our global team enables us to serve our customers in the best possibleway".Further information for the press:?stein Bondevik, Sales Director, Offshore Load Handling, tel: +47 95 72 34 13E-mail: oystein.bondevik(at)cargotec.com Henrik Vildenfeldt, Senior Vice President, Offshore Load Handling, tel. +4544 54 47 47E-mail: henrik.vildenfeldt(at)cargotec.com Minna Karhu, Vice President, Corporate Communications, tel. +358 (0)204 55 4630Further information for investors:Paula Liimatta, Investor Relations Manager, tel. +358 (0)204 55 4634Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows by offering solutions forloading and unloading goods on land and at sea - wherever cargo is on the move.Cargotec's main daughter brands for cargo handling - Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor- are global market leaders in their fields. Cargotec's global network offersextensive services that ensure the continuous, reliable and sustainableperformance of equipment. Cargotec's sales totalled EURO 3.4 billion in 2008 andit employs approximately 10,500 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted onthe NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.cargotec.com [HUG#1375121]

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