2013-02-11 09:03:08 -
* Major European commercial vehicle OEM orders SinterCast process control
technology
* SinterCast System 3000 to be installed in captive foundry during first
quarter of 2013
* Product development and series production of heavy-duty CGI cylinder blocks
[Stockholm, 11 February 2013] - Following successful technical support of
Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) product development, an undisclosed major European
commercial vehicle OEM has ordered a SinterCast System 3000 to enable
independent CGI series production in its captive foundry. At the request of the
OEM, the details of the installation and the engine applications remain
confidential. The System 3000 process control hardware will be integrated with
a SinterCast wirefeeder that was previously installed at the OEM foundry during
intensified product development activities in 2012 to provide a fully automated
process control system. The complete installation is planned to be commissioned
during the first quarter of 2013.
"SinterCast is pleased to have provided technical support to this industry-
leading commercial vehicle OEM for more than ten years. It is rewarding that
our support has provided the confidence for the OEM to decide to install the
SinterCast technology in its foundry, increasing the number of foundries with
SinterCast installations to 29" said Dr Steve Dawson, President & CEO of
SinterCast. "This new commitment reinforces SinterCast's position as the
leading provider of Compacted Graphite Iron process control technology and
solutions, and also reconfirms the irreversible trend toward CGI for state-of-
the-art commercial vehicle diesel engines."
For further information please contact:
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 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,
Navistar, Porsche, PSA Peugeot-Citroën, Renault, Rolls-Royce Power Engineering,
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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