Kongsberg Automotive wins 8.6 million fuel system award for the us truck market

Kongsberg, 8 July 2009 Kongsberg Automotive (KA) has won a significant fuel system contract in North America. Beginning in the first quarter of 2010, KA will supply the low pressure fuel transfer assemblies for a major US based truck engine manufacturer. This award is valued at 8.6 million Euros over the life of the program and adds to a growing market share in the truck engine segment. "This award is the result of long and solid work ensuring that we satisfy every customer demand and deliver a unique package of fuel transfer systems to one of the most demanding market segments. It demonstrates that our system approach coupled with uniqueness and world class engineering can meet the current and future needs of the North American truck market", says Sales Manager, Bernie Bautch. Kongsberg Automotive is headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway and has approx. 50 facilities in 20 countries on all continents. Kongsberg Automotive 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. Find more information at www.kongsbergautomotive.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Bård Klungseth, President - Actuation Systems Phone:+ 47 32 77 05 00 / Mobile:+47 93 03 78 58 Ronny Lie Director Communication Phone : +4732770511. Mobile : +4791610798