Scana Steel Björneborg AB signs contract with Wärtsilä Propulsion

Scana Industrier ASA has through its subsidiary Scana Steel Björneborg signed a
one-year contract with Wärtsilä Propulsion for supply of forgings for propeller
shaft lines during 2011. The agreement covers the supply of propeller shafts and
intermediate shafts for vessels.
Scana and Wärtsilä are strengthening the connection and cooperation between the
companies with this contract. Scana Steel Björneborg has a long history as a
supplier to Wärtsilä, who demands high quality forged shafts for their product
application. Therefore, Scana sees this long-term cooperation and the new
contract as a recognition of Scana Steel Björneborg's position as a world class
steel supplier.
Scana Steel Björneborg AB has more than 350 years experience of steel
manufacturing. The company refines steel in an integrated chain, from raw
materials to finished machined products, ready to perform. The specialized high
quality forgings are represented within four different business areas: marine,
machine, energy and industry.
Wärtsilä enhances the business of its customers by providing them with complete
lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and environmentally compatible
technologies, Wärtsilä focuses on the marine and energy markets with products
and solutions as well as services. Through innovative products and services,
Wärtsilä sets out to be the most valued business partner of all its customers.
This is achieved by the dedication of more than 18,000 professionals manning
160 Wärtsilä locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on
The Nordic Exchange in Helsinki, Finland.

Contact Persons:
Ingvar Winbo, Managing Director, Scana Steel Björneborg AB, tel:
+46 70 509 75 20
Rolf Roverud, CEO, Scana Industrier ASA, tel +47 911 67 581
Christian Rugland, CFO, Scana Industrier ASA, tel +47 952 952 55


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(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)


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