(Oslo, 1 November 2006) Block Watne Gruppen secured a net order intake of NOK 132 million during October, compared with NOK 131.4 million for the same month of 2005. This is an increase of 0.4 per cent.

 

The total net order intake for the year so far is NOK 1 391.4 million. This represents an increase of 6.3 per cent compared with the same period of 2005 (NOK 1 308.6 million).

 

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, +47 907 71 315