Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling.  The company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol. Alfa Laval’s products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications.

Alfa Laval can be found on board on board most ships and provides support through a global organization. Our products include systems for fule conditioning, separtation, heating, cooling, tank cleaning, filtration, desalination, waste treatment and ballast water treatment. As a leading supplier, we strive for the most efficient, reliable and environmental solutions. Our drive is the partnership is the partnership with our many customers - together we set the standard.

For more information: http://www.alfalaval.com/marine
Contact person: Mats Ottosson (Mats.Ottosson@alfalaval.com)

The Jotun Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of paints, coatings and powder coatings. The group has 71 companies and 40 production facilities on all continents. In addition, Jotun has agents, branch offices and distributors in more than 70 countries. Jotun's operations cover development, production, marketing and sales of various paint systems and products to protect and decorate surfaces in the residential, shipping and industrial markets. In 2007 the Jotun Group had a total sales income of NOK 10,061 million, and 6 300 employees.

Jotun Coatings is responsible for developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling coating systems for the marine market (Jotun Marine Coatings) and industry (Jotun Protective Coatings). The division is responsible for marine and industrial coatings worldwide. Jotun protects over 15,000 vessels. Jotun Marine Coatings offer sophisticated products that effectively prevent corrosion and fouling on any vessel. Their 250 coating advisors are at hand to ensure optimum results. Headoffice is located in Sandefjord, Norway.

For more information: http://www.jotun.com 
Contact person: Lars Thomas Thorstensen (lars.thomas.thorstensen@jotun.no )

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is the world's leading service provider to the international merchant fleet and shipbuilding industry. The company's key competitive advantage is its international sales, service and distribution network, combined with its expertise in IT and logistics. Last year, Wilhelmsen Ships Service handled over 50,000 port calls and made over 183,000 deliveries to 16,400 vessels. Wilhelmsen Ships Service has the biggest marine network in the world, covering more than 2,200 ports in 110 countries. When a vessel arrives in port, Wilhelmsen Ships Service is there to provide the required services and deliver the products ordered. With the help of advanced IT and planning systems, Wilhelmsen Ships Service helps to ensure an efficient operation of the vessel. The company offers marine quality services and products that are standardised for distribution throughout the world and comply with ISO 9001 standards as a minimum. Wilhelmsen Ships Service develops and manufactures its own range of chemicals and also purchases products directly from the manufacturers. This shortens the distribution chain and ensures that customers receive products of the right quality at predictable, competitive prices.

For more information: http://wilhelmsen.com/shipsservice
Contact person: Brent Richardson (brent.richardson@wilhelmsen.com)

Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services, has a unique way of working with its clients, which it calls the Collaborative Business Experience. Through commitment to mutual success and the achievement of tangible value, the company helps businesses implement growth strategies, leverage technology, and thrive through the power of collaboration. Capgemini employs 55,000 people worldwide and reported 2003 global revenues of 5.754 billion euros.

For more information: http://www.capgemini.com
Contact person: Pål Cameron Marthinsen (pal-cameron.marthinsen@capgemini.com)