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Press Release MacGregor

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard contracts with MacGregor to deliver a further eight complete hatch cover sets

18/12/2018

CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 18 DECEMBER 2018 AT 9.30 AM EET

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured hatch cover orders from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for another eight 1,800 TEU containerships to be built at the South Korean yard for various owners.

These build on contracts secured earlier this year to supply 18 hatch cover sets for the same series of containerships, bringing to 26 the total number of shipsets ordered by HMD from MacGregor during 2018.

The order is booked into Cargotec's fourth quarter 2018 order intake, and delivery of the equipment is planned during 2019 and 2020.

"We are delighted that HMD continues to rely on our expert capabilities when selecting a provider for key equipment such as hatch covers and fixed fittings," says Magnus Sjöberg, Senior Vice President, Cargo Handling, MacGregor.

"For the owners of these new vessels, we deliver the best return on investment throughout the lifecycle of our equipment. For the shipbuilder we are a trusted, competitive partner enabling HMD to offer competitive feeder ship solutions to their customers," adds Mr Sjöberg.

MacGregor hatch covers are fabricated by trusted partners. Close cooperation with them ensures high quality and reliable deliveries to our shipyard customers worldwide.

For more information please contact:
Magnus Sjöberg, Senior Vice President, Cargo Handling, MacGregor
Tel: +46 31 850 919, email: magnus.sjoberg@macgregor.com

or

Robin Thuillier, Director, Communications, MacGregor
tel. +65 9730 4301, email: robin.thuillier@macgregor.com

MacGregor is a leader in intelligent maritime cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of MacGregor, Hatlapa, Porsgrunn, Pusnes, Rapp Marine and Triplex products, services and solutions, all designed to perform with the sea.  

Shipbuilders, shipowners and operators are able to optimise the lifetime profitability, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability of their operations by working in close cooperation with MacGregor. www.macgregor.com

MacGregor is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2017 totalled approximately EUR 3.2 billion and it employs over 11,000 people worldwide. www.cargotec.com  

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