Alu Design & Services selected as sole supplier for Kongsberg Maritime’s innovative new K-Master workstation

Kristiansand, Norway, February 10, 2010:

Alu Design & Services announced today that it has been named the exclusive supplier for Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Master workstation. Having developed the chair’s technical solution in just 10 weeks, this young company has proven it can really deliver. With a stringently tested prototype approved, first delivery is estimated for early March 2010.

Developed for the demanding needs of offshore vessels, the K-Master workstation sets a new standard with the integration of navigation, control and manoeuvring functions for the aft bridge. It provides unique access to all major control systems within easy reach of the seated operator, ensuring complete awareness in all situations and thus increasing operational efficiency, reliability and safety.

Einar Ulrichsen, CEO of Alu Design & Services, says, “We are very enthusiastic about cooperating on such an innovative product and with a world leading company like Kongsberg Maritime. Their selection of Alu Design & Services as the exclusive supplier for the K-Master is a strong endorsement.”

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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 A.P.Møller – Maersk, Austal Ships Pte ,Bourbon Offshore Norway AS, Brødrene Aa, Farstad Shipping ASA, Fjord1 Fylkesbaatane AS, Fugro, Havila Shipping, Kockums AB, "K" Line Offshore AS, Island Offshore, IHC/Merwede, Nordane Shipping A/S, Pella Shipyard, STX Norway Electro AS, the Swedish Navy, Styrsöbolaget AB, Vroon Offshore Services Srl and Viking Supply Ships AS. The company receives support from Innovation Norway, a governmental body that aids and promotes newly founded enterprises seeking growth in the international market.

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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