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Verification of the Hug Filtersystems Mobiclean R Diesel Particulate Filter for On-Road Diesel Vehicles
The Air Resources Board (ARB) has verified the Hug Filtersystems Mobiclean R diesel particulate filter for use with most non EGR on-road diesel vehicles from 1991 to 2006. The Mobiclean R system reduces emissions of diesel particulate matter by at least 85 percent and is designated as a Level 3 Plus system. Temperature requirements are only 200C for 15% of the time in a duty circle. The primary components of the system include a diesel oxidation catalyst, a catalyzed diesel particulate filter, and a backpressure monitoring and notification system. Furthermore, the catalytic washcoat has specificly been developed for the very stringent CARB requirements. The Mobiclean R DPF system is verified for on-road vehicles using diesel fuel that contains up to 20 percent biodiesel. Specific engine families and conditions for which the Mobiclean R system has been approved may be found in the Executive Order posted on ARB website at: www.arb.ca.govHug Filtersystems AG opens up the Hungarian diesel particulate filter systems (DPF) market
May 30th, 2011Elsau (Switzerland)/Dunaújváros (Hungary) +++ The Swiss diesel particulate filter manufacturer Hug Filtersystems AG has concluded a contract for supply of round filter systems with the Hungarian coach company Sprint Tours Kft. In future, Sprint Tours Kft. is to market and install high-grade Hug quality filters in buses and coaches on the Hungarian market. The first 50 systems have already been ordered.
Hug Filtersystems AG is one of the first filter suppliers operating on the Hungarian market, and, together with Sprint Tours Kft., it has passed all filter tests and certifications. Three coaches of various coach manufacturers fitted with Hug Filtersystems mobiclean R filters are already in operation at Sprint Tours Kft.
A legislative procedure for pollution control is currently imminent in Hungary. Consequently, there is major potential for retrofit solutions such as the mobiclean advanced filters for reducing particulate emissions.
Particulate filter installation is currently being expanded by Sprint Tours Kft. as a further business area. For the time being, conversion is primarily aimed at coaches which are also operated in other EU countries in which installation of particulate filters is already mandatory.
In addition, buses and coaches which are operated by public companies and authorities are to be fitted with diesel particulate filters. Great demand for retrofit systems is anticipated from this sector as well.
This foothold on the Hungarian market and the cooperation with an established Hungarian distribution partner mean one further important step towards expanding its market position on the European onroad market in exhaust gas purification systems for Hug Filtersystems AG. Manufacture and marketing of technologically sophisticated Swiss quality products and long- term customer satisfaction are important company principles at Hug Filtersystems, principles which have made a substantial contribution towards ensuring that Hug has been able to hold its own at Sprint Tours Kft. in the face of tough international competition.
Hug Filtersystems AG is a company of Hug Engineering AG, a Swiss enterprise founded in 1983, an enterprise which develops, produces and sells exhaust gas purification systems for all engines and all engine sizes worldwide. Since May 2011, the majority of Hug Engineering AG has been owned by the ElringKlinger Group, a leading development partner and OEM manufacturer of high temperature- resistant cylinder-head and specialty gaskets, housing modules and shielding systems for engine, transmission and exhaust systems worldwide.
Sprint Tours Kft. is an established private coach company in Hungary. The Sprint Tours Kft. company was founded in 1992 and is a family-managed company with a staff of 35 and a fleet of 30 state-of-the-art coaches, 10 of which are used for international travel. The fields of activity of the company are renting out coaches and organising coach trips, in addition to repair and conversion of non-company coaches.
Partial sale of Hug Engineering AG to ElringKlinger AG
6.4.2011The shareholders of the technology company Hug Engineering AG of Switzerland have today signed a purchase agreement with ElringKlinger AG of Germany. ElringKlinger will acquire a 2/3 interest of the company.
ElringKlinger and the previous Hug shareholders are increasing the share capital of Hug Engineering AG by 20 million Swiss francs with pro rata payments from 2/3 to 1/3. This is to finance further growth of the company and the foray into new markets.
The hitherto family main shareholders and the management main shareholders will continue to run the company operationally and will also be represented on the board of directors. Hug Engineering will be integrated into the ElringKlinger Group and run as a self-contained unit. The well-established Hug brands will remain unchanged.
The new and existing shareholders have agreed that further expansion of the company will occur predominantly in Elsau. New jobs could be created with any growth.
In cooperation with ElringKlinger AG, Hug Engineering AG intends to focus more in the future on supplying customers of original equipment with exhaust gas treatment systems in the area of heavy-duty applications (trucks, construction machinery). Markets in Asia and South America are the particular focus. As the ElringKlinger Group has sites in over 33 locations in all the key markets worldwide, Hug can drive forward with its globalisation plans.
As an internationally operating development partner and original equipment manufacturer, ElringKlinger AG supplies cylinder-head and speciality gaskets, housing modules and shielding systems for engines, transmissions and exhaust systems to almost every vehicle manufacturer worldwide. Key areas for development are the current core issues of the automotive industry: fuel efficiency, emission reduction and new drive technologies. In new business areas the company is working on innovative solutions in fuel cell and battery technology. ElringKlinger AG sees itself as a partner of automobile manufacturers for the entire spectrum of future drive technologies - from traditional combustion engines to hybrid and electric mobility. In 2010 the ElringKlinger Group, with around 4900 employees worldwide, generated sales of €795.7 million and a net profit of €68.6 million.
Hug Engineering AG is a global leader in the areas of diesel particulate filters and catalytic exhaust after-treatment in stationary and mobile applications of combustion engines. The sophisticated products are developed and manufactured in-house. Hug Engineering AG supplies its customers with adapted solutions for exhaust gas treatment, thanks to many years of expertise and innovation. Up to now the main focus has been on retrofit systems in existing and new power plants, locomotives, ships and vehicles. For the financial year 2010/2011 the Hug Group, with around 210 employees at 4 locations, expects a turnover of around 60 million Swiss francs.
The companies have agreed to keep the price of the deal confidential.