"We are, of course, proud and delighted to be recognised once again by the Brazilian pulp and paper industry. Despite many years of successful operations in Brazil, these awards are a reflection of our continued fervour to assist our clients in improving their operations. This continuous progress is not possible without the experience and commitment of our employees, who take pride in delivering state-of-the-art technology in world-class executed projects," says Aristides Labigalini, President of Kvaerner do Brasil.

Kvaerner do Brasil, located in Curitiba in the state of Paraná, has been operating in Brazil since 1972. Since then, the company has been involved in almost-all major pulp and paper projects in Brazil. The company is currently working on a large number of projects, including the supply of a cooking plant and a complete recovery island, which incorporates the world's largest single-line white liquor plant, for the new one million tonnes per year Suzano Mucuri pulp mill.

The awards were presented to Aker Kvaerner at a ceremony on October 18, at the 39th ABTCP-TAPPI Pulp and Paper International Congress and Exhibition, held in Sao Paulo.

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Media:
Torbjørn S. Andersen, SVP Group Communications, Aker Kvaerner. Tel: +47 67 51 30 36, Mob: +47 928 85 542

Anders Thorén, Communications Manager, Kvaerner Pulping. Tel: +46 54 19 47 66, Mob: +46 703 55 64 22

Terttu Tuominen, Communications Manager, Kvaerner Power. Tel: +358 20 141 2440, Mob: +358 40 501 1415

 

Investor relations:
Lasse Torkildsen, VP Investor Relations, Aker Kvaerner, Tel: +47 67 51 30 39

 

AKER KVÆRNER ASA, through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Aker Kvaerner"), is a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. The business within Aker Kvaerner comprises several industries, including Oil & Gas, Refining & Chemicals, Mining & Metals, Power Generation and Pulp & Paper. The Aker Kvaerner group is organised into two principal business streams, namely Oil & Gas and E&C, each consisting of a number of separate legal entities. Aker Kvaerner is used as the common brand/trademark for most of these entities.

The parent company in the group is Aker Kværner ASA. Aker Kvaerner has aggregated annual revenues of approximately NOK 41.4 billion and employs approximately 23 000 people in more than 30 countries.

Aker Kvaerner is part of the Aker Group (www.akerasa.com), a leading multi-industry powerhouse with more than 50 000 employees and NOK 80 billion revenues. Aker owns 50.01 per cent of Aker Kvaerner, and the group is also a major European shipbuilder and a significant participant in the fisheries industry.

 

Kvaerner Pulping is a leading supplier of machines, process systems and service to the world-wide pulp and paper industry. Kvaerner Pulping, with headquarters in Karlstad, Sweden, has 630 employees in 12 countries around the world. Kvaerner Pulping is committed to continuously improving its customers' products, productivity and profitability through the delivery of innovative technical solutions. Kvaerner Pulping offers the full range of engineering, procurement and construction services, from single machines to complete fiberlines and white liquor plants.

 

Kvaerner Power is the leading chemical recovery equipment supplier in the world with its 300 recovery boilers and 300 evaporation unit deliveries. Kvaerner Power is also a forerunner in fluidized bed combustion for both the pulp and paper industry and the power generation industry. Approximately 200 power boilers in operation testify to the expertise in fluidized bed technology with demanding fuels. Kvaerner Power has designed and manufactured the world's largest recovery units and biomass-fired fluidized bed boilers. Kvaerner Power has main operations in Finland, Sweden, USA and Brazil, employing 1600 people worldwide.

This press release may include forward-looking information or statements and is subject to our disclaimer, see our web-pages www.akerkvaerner.com