HiQ SIGNS NEW FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH BOMBARDIER

HiQ SIGNS NEW FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH BOMBARDIER

HiQ is signing a new framework agreement with Bombardier Transportation
that makes HiQ a preferred supplier. The agreement will result in
assignments for HiQ's companies in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Mälardalen and
Skåne.

HiQ carries out extensive work in partnership with Bombardier in a
number of different areas, exploiting the latest technology to meet the
requirements of the market. HiQ has been working with Bombardier over a
period of thirteen years and is now signing a new framework agreement
with the train manufacturer.

Bombardier Transportation is a global supplier of products and services
to the rail industry. Its products include underground trains, trams and
high-speed trains, among other things. The company also develops control
systems for rail traffic. Bombardier Transportation Sweden employs
around 2,400 people at its production plant in Västerås and at its
facilities in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Gävle and Hässleholm.

Thanks to its specialist knowledge, HiQ has received orders from
Bombardier covering everything from testing and simulation to
requirements expertise and project management for various projects in
Sweden and abroad.

“Our work benefits greatly from our specialist expertise in areas such
as real-time systems, simulation technology and IT in vehicles. Our
commitment is long-term and it is rewarding to work with a client such
as Bombardier, which uses the latest technology innovatively,” says Lars
Stugemo, President and CEO of HiQ.

The rail industry is becoming increasingly high-tech, and IT is becoming
more and more a part of it; from information and entertainment on board
to business-critical systems, safety improvements and the introduction
of new standards. In addition, a process of renewal is currently in
progress on many railway lines around the world.

“We at Bombardier are working hard on using the latest technology to get
the best results for our clients and to find the simplest yet best
solutions. HiQ's specialist expertise in this area makes it a good
partner that delivers results,” says Peter Carlsson, Director EAPD ERTMS
& ATP Rail Control Solutions at Bombardier.

For further information, please contact:
Lars Stugemo, President and CEO HiQ, tel. +46 8 588 90 000
Peter Häggström, Head of Corporate Communications HiQ, tel. +46 (0)704
200 103