Alu Design & Services awarded 10th contract with Maritime Montering

Kristiansand, Norway, 19 October 2009:

Alu Design & Services announced today that it has received its 10th contract from Maritime Montering AS, a leading global supplier of complete marine accommodation systems. This order is for YN 66 at STX Brevik for “E.R. Schiffahrt,” Germany, and delivery will commence later this month.

The cooperation between the companies began in January 2009 when Maritime Montering awarded its first contract to Alu Design. To date, the company has used Alu Design products in its deliveries to Båtbygg AS, Fiskerstrand Verft AS, Havyard Leirvik AS, Hellesøy Verft AS, Karstensens AS, STX Aukra, STX Brevik and Westcon AS. Upcoming orders are already planned for deliveries to Vietnam, Spain, Poland, India and Romania.

Odd Birkeland, Owner of Maritime Montering, says, “With Alu Design’s chairs and deck rail systems, we are able to offer our customers high quality complete accommodation solutions at a competitive price. In addition to their great prices and quality, we continue to select Alu Design as a result of their excellent service and their products’ functionality and design.”

Frank Robertsen, Marketing Director of Alu Design, says, “Just like Maritime Montering, Alu Design prioritizes high quality, cost-effective solutions and customer satisfaction. This synergy makes our companies a good match and contributes to a great working relationship.”

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Established in 2008 by individuals with more than 25-years of industry experience, Alu Design & Services is a Norwegian company that specializes in marine pilot seats, mounting tracks and rails. All products are manufactured in Norway. Among others, recent customers include Aas Mekaniske A/S, Astilleros Zamacona SA, Austal Ships Pte, Brødrene Aa, Enercon GmbH, Farstad Shipping ASA, Fjord1 Fylkesbaatane AS, Fugro, Havila Shipping, Kockums AB, "K" Line Offshore AS, Island Offshore, Nordane Shipping A/S, Simon Møkster Shipping AS,  STX Europe, Vantage Energy Services Inc. and Vroon Offshore Services Ltd.

For all inquiries, contact:
Frank Robertsen, Marketing Director, Alu Design & Services AS
frank@alu-design.no Tel. +47 907 59 295 www.alu-design.no

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