MacGregor secures comprehensive equipment package order for two bulk carriers from China

CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 8 JULY 2015 AT 9 AM EEST

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured an order to supply comprehensive MacGregor equipment package for two 38,000 dwt bulk carriers. The order was booked into second quarter order intake and includes following equipment/ship:

· design and key components for hatch covers
· deck cranes
· electric deck machinery
· steering gear
· air compressor

"Customers can benefit from MacGregor's extended portfolio, which now includes deck machinery, steering gear and air compressors from our Hatlapa range," says Sönke Tanz, Area Sales Manager, Auxiliary and Machinery Systems at MacGregor.

MacGregor's increased ship types focus, comprehensive product portfolio and lifecycle support from our global service organisation adds value to ship owners and operators throughout the vessels lifetime. Selecting MacGregor as partner means not only world class leading products and support by our experts during the new building phase, but a life time commitment that follows the vessel.

For more information please contact:
Sönke Tanz, Area Sales Manager, Auxiliary and Machinery Systems, MacGregor,
tel. +49 4122 711 265, Email: soenke.tanz@macgregor.com
or
Heli Malkavaara, Communications Manager, MacGregor, tel. +358 20 777 4500
Email: heli.malkavaara@macgregor.com

MacGregor offers world leading engineering solutions and services for handling marine cargoes and offshore loads. The scope of our integrated packages is growing and now also includes Hatlapa, Porsgrunn, Pusnes and Triplex products.

MacGregor serves the offshore, maritime transportation and naval logistics markets in ports and terminals as well as on board ships and rigs. MacGregor solutions combine load and cargo access, stowage, care and handling functions to optimise lifetime profitability, productivity and environmental sustainability. www.macgregor.com   

MacGregor is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's sales totalled approximately EUR 3.4 billion in 2014 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com