Kongsberg Automotive to supply major truck engine manufacturer with fluid transfer components for turbo charger and high tech fuel supply.

A major US truck and engine manufacturer has chosen Kongsberg Automotive to supply additional hose and tube components for there popular 6 and 9 liter diesel engine platforms. For the 6 liter, Kongsberg will supply a turbo oil supply line to complement existing turbo parts currently supplied. For the 9 liter platform engine, Kongsberg will supply a high tech fuel line capable of performing at very high pressures. These two lines total over $18 million in new business through 2010 and design is underway to supply through 2013. They will be manufactured in Kongsberg's Pickens South Carolina and Suffield Connecticut plants. **** Kongsberg Automotive is headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway and has more than 50 facilities in 20 countries on all continents. Kongsberg Automotive, with revenues of about EUR1 billion and over 11,000 employees, provides system solutions to vehicle makers around the world. The product portfolio includes gearshift systems, cables for a wide variety of applications, fuel lines, tubing and hoses, couplings, clutch actuation, stabilizing rods, seat heaters, seat ventilation, lumbar supports, head restrains, arm rests, steering columns, pedals, electronics and displays. For more information, visit www.kongsbergautomotive.com **** FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Olav Volldal, Chief Executive Officer Phone:+ 4732770510 / Mobile:+4798214014 ## This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)