The Proton Beam Therapy Center will be a freestanding radiation oncology center for the treatment of certain types of cancer.  Hitachi is a pioneer in proton beam therapy which is more and more gaining worldwide attention for its promising treatment of certain kinds of cancers.  The process involves a localized form of radiation therapy, in which a proton beam is directed at a tumor deep inside the body to destroy the tumor.  Side effects are minimal compared to radiation therapy, surgery and chemotherapy.

The project will be executed by Aker Kvaerner's subsidiary Aker Kvaerner Industrial Constructors, which specializes in construction projects for complex facilities.  Other units within the Aker Kvaerner group have also previously been involved in projects for Hitachi, which has become one of Aker Kvaerner's key customers.  In particular, winning this project is considered a stepping stone for Aker Kvaerner Industrial Constructors and the company's strategy to be a market leader in the precision installation of large machinery.  As Hitachi is working to build similar treatment centers around the United States, Aker Kvaerner is working to position itself as one of Hitachi's preferred contractors. 

Gary Mandel, Executive Vice President of Aker Kvaerner says: "This project offers a great opportunity to expand our activities in this field. Proton beam therapy is quickly gaining recognition for its high level of accuracy and reliability, and projects like this fit well within our strategic goals."

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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 span a number of industries, including Oil & Gas production, Refining & Chemicals, Mining & Metals, , Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Power Generation and Pulp & Paper. Aker Kvaerner has aggregated annual revenues of approximately USD 4.5 billion and employs around 21,000 employees in more than 30 countries.

The Aker Kvaerner group consists 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.

 

Oil, Gas, Process & Energy executes technology development, engineering and construction services for industries as diverse as Oil & Gas Onshore and Offshore Developments, Chemicals & Polymers, Pharmaceuticals, Government Services, and Mining & Metals. With an annual turnover of US$1.14 billion, Oil, Gas, Process & Energy (OGPE) business area of Aker Kvaerner employs more than 5,400 people operating worldwide.

OGPE Houston is the Center of Excellence for GoM offshore, LNG regasification, gas processing, methanol and polymers and power generation. Providing engineering, procurement, construction management and project management for clients worldwide. Additional offices are located in Charleston, West Virginia and Louisville, Kentucky.

 

Aker Kvaerner Industrial Constructors (AKIC) with offices in Houston, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona, provides non-union construction and construction management services worldwide to a wide range of industries, such as the refining, petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation, chemical, mining and metals, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, biotechnology industries, and LNG regasification terminals.  Construction services include pre-construction services, procurement and materials management, non-union direct-hire construction and turnarounds, safety management, subcontract management, environmental, health & safety management, quality management, commissioning and start-up support, and maintenance.  Drawing from a vast pool of construction professionals with extensive experience in these industries, AKIC provides teams of managers, superintendents, specialists and specialty craftsmen tailored to any specific project.

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