Major US engine makers choose Alfdex

Two major US diesel engine manufacturers have chosen the Alfdex oil mist separator system for cleaning of crankcase gases, for deliveries during 2007, 2008 and 2009. Combined, the two orders are worth about SEK 200 million to Alfdex AB, the world’s leading supplier of proprietary crankcase gas cleaning solutions.

The Alfdex system offers the market high-efficiency removal of oil droplets and soot particles from the ventilation gas in diesel engine crankcases, so called blow-by or crankcase gases.
Including the orders outlined above, some ten of the world’s leading truck and engine brands have opted for the Alfdex system and others are testing the system. With approximately SEK 1 billion in currently acknowledged orders over the next 3-5 years, Alfdex AB is firmly established as the world’s leading supplier of proprietary and innovative crankcase gas cleaning solutions.
Global interest in the Alfdex crankcase gas cleaning system is pushed by tougher engine legislation which will take into account not only exhaust pipe discharges but also other discharges, for example crankcase gases.
Korea and Japan have already introduced such legislation. The North American market saw similar demands when “EPA 07” went into effect in January 2007. In Europe, new regulations are expected as from 2008.
Alfdex is a joint-venture based on Alfa Laval’s unique knowledge of centrifugal separation and Haldex’ strong position as a supplier of proprietary vehicle technology solutions to the global vehicle industry.
September, 2004. Alfdex AB announces a letter of intent from Scania concerning deliveries of the Alfdex system. Deliveries begin early 2005.
February, 2005. Alfdex AB announces that Volvo Group has signed a 5 year development & delivery agreement with the company comprising deliveries to Volvo, Renault and Mack. Serial deliveries start in 2005.
January, 2006. The company announces a 5-year agreement with DaimlerChrysler, comprising deliveries to DaimlerChrysler’s truck brands Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Mitsubishi Fuso, Sterling Trucks and Western Star Trucks.
October, 2007. Alfdex AB announces multi-year agreements with two major US diesel engine makers, with deliveries fully commenced at time of announcement.


Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. The company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes.
The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol. Alfa Laval’s products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications.
Alfa Laval’s worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100 countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena.
Alfa Laval is listed on the Nordic Exchange, Nordic Large Cap, and, in 2006, posted annual sales of about SEK 20 billion (approx. 2,2 billion euros). The company has some 11,000 employees.
www.alfalaval.com

Haldex, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a provider of proprietary and innovative solutions to the global vehicle industry, with focus on products in vehicles that enhance safety, environment and vehicle dynamics.
We are enhancing our competitive capabilities and building long-term customer relationships through high performance, low total costs to the customer throughout the product’s service life, ethical business practices and commitment to long-term partnerships. Haldex is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and has annual sales of nearly 8 billion SEK with 6,000 employees.
www.haldex.com

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Alfa Laval AB
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Mikael Sjöblom
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Alfa Laval AB
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