Semcon signs framework agreement with Kockums
Semcon signs framework agreement with Kockums Semcon AB has signed a framework agreement with Kockums AB. The agreement covers co-operation between the companies and means, in principle, that Semcon will supply more consultancy services to Kockums than it currently does. Semcon's framework agreement with Kockums is for future assignments in construction and product development, sustainability studies, technical information and production technology. "This is an important agreement for us. It will mainly benefit our offices in Malmö and Karlskrona, where Kockums is located. It will also mean assignments for many departments around the country," says Jonas Arvidsson, Regional Manager of Semcon South. Both Kockums and Semcon have been anxious about getting the framework agreement established. "For Kockums it means that given the right conditions, we can utilise Semcon's wide range of technical ability. We should be able to work together in a way which benefits us both," says Hans Häggberg, Purchasing Manager at Kockums. Kockums purchases a large amount of consultancy services and places high demands on competence and information security. This applies especially to companies which Kockums signs framework agreements with. Semcon has previously carried out assignments for Kockums, including an advanced calculation and construction assignment for a pontoon bridge of high-tensile steel. Semcon's Karlskrona office is already working on a new assignment for Kockums. "Kockums works with very advanced technical solutions. Naturally we are proud and pleased about increasing our work for them," concludes Arvidsson. For further information please contact: Jonas Arvidsson, Regional Manager, mobile +46 (0)70-30 40 970 Bengt Nilsson, CFO, tel: + 46 31 721 03 11, mobile +46 (0)704 47 28 68 Kockums AB stands for leading-edge, world-class naval technology - above and below the surface. We design and build submarines and naval surface vessels that incorporate the most advanced stealth technology. Other successful products include the Stirling Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system, submarine rescue systems and mine clearance systems. The Submarine Division is based in Malmö and the Surface Vessel Division, including all production facilities, in Karlskrona. Kockums has 1200 employees in Sweden, and is part of the German HDW Group. (Source: www.kockums.se and www.hdw.de). Semcon is one of Scandinavia 's leading design and high tech consulting businesses with more than 1600 employees and over SEK 1000 million in sales. Semcon develops products, processes and human resources in partnership with Sweden 's leading industrial companies. The combination of profitability over the past twenty years and Semcon 's long relationships with leading industrial companies forms the basis for continued success. Semcon AB (publ.) is listed on the OM Stockholm Stock exchange's O-list. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/11/05/20011105BIT00550/bit0002.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/11/05/20011105BIT00550/bit0002.pdf