STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 20, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Munters (Other OTC:MUNTF) has been awarded a contract to supply its BIOdek(R) media for wastewater treatment to United Utilities, a major provider of water and wastewater services in the U.K.
Munters BIOdek(R) media will be installed in more than 20 of United Utilities water treatment plants during 2003 and 2004.
Between 2000 and 2005 United Utilities is investing more than GBP 3 billion in water and wastewater quality improvements in the North West U.K. -- the largest program of its kind in the country.
The total contract value for Munters is GBP 3.4 million.
Munters' BIOdek(R) media is a key component in the biological treatment of wastewater. Nature's own way of purifying oceans, lakes and streams is through interaction between water, air and microorganisms. Munters' wastewater treatment technology functions in the same way. The process converts soluble components of wastewater to insoluble components which can be removed, allowing the final treated water to be discharged into rivers or into the sea. Since many years Munters supplies technology and components for this process to wastewater treatment plants in Europe.
For further information, please contact:
CEO Lennart Evrell tel: +46 8 626 6303
mobile: +46 70 588 15 15
CFO Bernt Ingman tel: +46 8 626 6306
mobile: +46 70 672 74 54
VP Corporate Communications Soren tel: +46 8 626 6308
Sjostrom mobile: +46 70 600 22 44
Munters is the world leader in moisture control with products and services for dehumidification, humidification and cooling of air. Operations are divided into three geographic regions -- Europe, Americas and Asia. Manufacturing and sales are carried out via the Group's own companies in more than 25 countries. The Group has 3,200 employees and net sales of SEK 4,400 million. Munters is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. For more information see www.munters.com
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