(Oslo, 1 February 2007) Block Watne Gruppen secured a net order intake of NOK 83.3 million during January, compared with NOK 144.8 million for January 2006. This represents a decrease of 42.5 per cent.

 

See also enclosed graph "New orders per month" from 2005 till date.

 

Block Watne Gruppen reports its order intake on a monthly basis as described in the company's IR policy (www.blockwatne.no - Investor).

 

 

Lars Nilsen, president and CEO, Block Watne Gruppen ASA, tel: +47 23 24 60 00

Ketil Kvalvik, chief financial officer, Block Watne Gruppen ASA, tel: +47 23 24 60 42, +47 90 77 13 15