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SinterCast secures process control contract for new purpose-built Compacted Graphite Iron foundry in China

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  * Greenfield foundry with initial capacity for 300,000 Engine Equivalents per
    year
  * System 3000 Plus to be commissioned during second quarter of 2014
  * Series production expected to begin during 2014

[Stockholm,  16 January  2014] -  One  of  China's  largest automotive component
conglomerates  has entered into a long term technology supply agreement with the
Swedish  process control specialist  SinterCast for the  production of Compacted
Graphite  Iron  (CGI)  engine  components.   Under  the  terms of the agreement,
SinterCast  will  install  a  System  3000 Plus  process  control  system at the
company's  new purpose-built CGI foundry in  China.  SinterCast will also supply
the  mechanical infrastructure for the  cored-wire base treatment and correction
operations  and will provide technical support during the installation and start
of  production.  The  System 3000 Plus  will be  commissioned at  the greenfield
foundry  during the  second quarter  of 2014.  Series  production is expected to
begin  during  2014, with  an  initial  capacity of approximately 300,000 Engine
Equivalents  per  year  for  commercial  vehicle,  off-road and stationary power
engine applications.

"This  new foundry is the world's first  purpose-built CGI facility and has been
designed  from a clean sheet of paper, taking advantage of the latest technology
in  every aspect of the foundry process"  said Dr. Steve Dawson, President & CEO
of  SinterCast.   "The  installation  becomes  the  fifth commitment for our new
System  3000 Plus  technology,  incorporating  automatic base treatment together
with  the security of SinterCast's  patented measure-and-correct process control
strategy.   The order also marks SinterCast's seventh installation commitment in
China,  following our  strongest ever  year for  installations, and  providing a
running start to our 2014."

For more information:

 Dr. Steve Dawson

 President & CEO

 SinterCast AB (publ)

 Tel:    +46 8 660 7750

 e-mail: steve.dawson@sintercast.com




SinterCast is the world's leading supplier of process control technology for the
reliable  high volume production of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI). With at least
75% higher  tensile strength, 45% higher stiffness  and approximately double the
fatigue strength of conventional grey cast iron and aluminium, CGI allows engine
designers  to improve  performance, fuel  economy and  durability while reducing
engine  weight, noise and  emissions. The SinterCast  technology is used for the
production  of more than 50 CGI components,  ranging from 2 kg to 17 tonnes, all
using  the same proven process control technology.  The end-users of SinterCast-
CGI  components include Allen Diesels,  Aston Martin, Audi, Cameron Compression,
Caterpillar,   Chrysler,   DAF   Trucks,  Ford,  Ford-Otosan,  General  Electric
Transportation Systems, General Motors, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lancia, Land
Rover,  MAN, Maserati,  Navistar, Porsche,  PSA Peugeot-Citroën, Renault-Nissan,
Scania, Toyota, VM Motori, Volkswagen, Volvo and Waukesha Engine. The SinterCast
share  is  quoted  on  the  Small  Cap  segment of the NASDAQ OMX stock exchange
(Stockholmsbörsen: SINT). For more information: www.sintercast.com
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