Opcon to develop energy efficient screw compressors for the Airbus A380

Opcon to develop energy efficient screw compressors for the Airbus A380 

Svenska Rotor Maskiner (SRM), the development company within the energy and
environmental technology Group Opcon, has received an order from
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS (a division of the Swiss Group Liebherr) for the
development and production of a new screw compressor for the 2nd generation of
Supplemental Cooling System of the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger
airliner. 

The agreement includes an order for development and production of an
energy-efficient compressor that will be key in the Supplemental Cooling System
in the Airbus A380.

“This is a high profile development project for customer with the highest
standards regarding efficiency, quality and reliability as well as a testament
to our special standing in developing and industrialising compressor technology.
It is also another example of how we can create technical solutions that
significantly reduce costs and increase energy efficiency in different systems.
This is a project that suits the structure we are establishing for our Renewable
Energy business area with development, advanced, high-value production in small
series and service. In addition to the value of the large development order we
look at a future possibility of a yearly production of several millions SEK for
decades to come”, says Rolf Hasselström, President and CEO of Opcon AB.

For further information, please contact: 
Niklas Johansson, vice president, Investor Relations, tel. +46 (0)8 466 45 00,
+46 (0)70 592 54 53 

Opcon AB, Box 15085, SE-104 65 Stockholm, Sweden 
Tel. +46 (0)8 466 45 00, fax +46 (0)8 716 76 61 
e-mail: info@opcon.se 
www.opcon.se 

About the Opcon Group
Opcon is an energy and environmental technology Group that develops, produces
and markets systems and products for eco-friendly, efficient and
resource-effective use of energy. 

Opcon has activities in Sweden and China. There are around 370 employees. The
company's shares are listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. The Group
comprises three business areas: 

Renewable Energy focuses on generating electricity from surplus heat,
bio-energy, systems for handling natural gas, industrial cooling, heat recovery,
low-temp biomass driers, cleaning of flue gases, air systems for fuel cells and
measurement and monitoring of processes. The business area comprises the
following subsidiaries: Svenska Rotor Maskiner (SRM), Opcon Energy Systems
(OES), REF Technology, Svensk Rökgasenergi (SRE), Värmlands Montageteknik, Opcon
Autorotor and  Mitec Instrument.

Engine Efficiency focuses on ignition systems for combustion engines including
ethanol, natural gas and biogas engines. The business area comprises the
following subsidiaries: SEM, Opcon Technology Suzhou and Laminova Production. 

Mobility Products focuses on technology for positioning, motion and regulation
for electrical vehicles and electrical wheelchairs. The business area comprises
the subsidiaries REAC and Balle A/S.