Tuesday May 8, 1:35 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
Trojan Technologies Announces Over C$20 Million in Contract Awards
Company Awarded Largest UV Disinfection Contract In The UV Industry To Date
LONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2001-- Trojan Technologies Inc. (TSE:TUV. - news) announced today, that since March 1, 2001, the Company has been awarded over C$20 million in contracts to supply ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems for municipal wastewater treatment.
These contracts include the largest ever received in Trojan's history with a value of over C$15 million. This contract is also the largest UV disinfection treatment contract awarded in the UV disinfection industry. The project is for the Jefferson County Commission - Environmental Services Department in Alabama, USA. Trojan will supply its UV disinfection technology to treat up to 360 million gallons per day (mgd) of municipal wastewater and sewer overflows during storm events. This expansion is a six-fold increase in the plant's treatment capacity. The consulting engineering firm of Gary L. Owen and Associates Inc. is responsible for the overall project design and construction management. The contracting firm of B.L. Harbert Construction International LLC was awarded the construction contract to install the UV systems.
Other contracts awarded were received from across the United States, Italy, and Spain for its System UV4000(TM), System UV3000Plus(TM) and System UV3000(TM) wastewater treatment products.
``We are very pleased to have received these important new orders,'' said Marvin DeVries, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with Trojan Technologies. ``In particular, the project for Jefferson County, Alabama was awarded after several years of intensive design and pilot testing efforts. This important contract affirms Trojan's product and engineering capabilities and competitive strengths in the UV marketplace.''
Trojan Technologies is a Canadian based, high technology environmental company operating internationally. With more than 20 years of experience, Trojan has the largest installed base of UV disinfection systems operating around the world. Trojan designs, manufactures and sells ultraviolet disinfection systems for municipal wastewater, drinking water systems for residential, municipal and commercial use, and industrial systems for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor applications. Trojan also recently entered the exotic contaminant and micropollutant destruction market.
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Contact:
Trojan Technologies Inc.
Diana Cunningham, Manager, 519/457-3400
Fax: 519/457-3030
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