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September 3, 2012

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New high capacity Unitor plasma cutter to be launched at SMM Hamburg

News Release Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS September 3, 2012
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "
lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Lysaker, 03.09.12</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN-US><FONT
face=Arial><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoPlainText align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">New high capacity Unitor
plasma cutter to be launched at SMM Hamburg</FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) will launch the Unitor
UPC1041 plasma cutter - <SPAN>&nbsp;</SPAN>a new high capacity portable machine
specifically for marine use - at SMM Hamburg.<SPAN>&nbsp; </SPAN>With the theme
of this year&#8217;s event &#8217;Green Shipping&#8217;, the new product has been designed help
ship owners and operators work towards ensuring environmentally-sound processes
onboard.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "
lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Marine Products Director Danny Ingemann
said:</FONT><BR><BR></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 35.45pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8220;In today&#8217;s
market, customers are becoming more aware of the need to increase operational
efficiency. The Unitor UPC1041 is capable of </FONT><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; TOP: 1pt"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">cutting and
gouging numerous types of metals using the available compressed air onboard. It
is superior to gas cutting in that it also cuts stainless steel, cast iron,
copper and aluminum, greatly reducing consumption of Oxygen and
Acetylene&#8221;.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "
lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Compact and lightweight for ease of use
onboard, the UPC1041 offers the best performance- to- weight ratio on the market
currently. Its unique design utilises an active fan control system, reducing
dust and dirt inside the cutter and strengthening the system functionality.
</FONT><SPAN style="POSITION: relative; TOP: 1pt"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "
lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "
lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">A direct torch connection negates
problems usually associated with twisting the torch connection, and double
coated electronics further improve reliability. The UPC1041 has a </FONT><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; TOP: 1pt"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">high duty
cycle and is tolerant to high ambient temperatures onboard, no matter the
working environment. </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=BodyBullet><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "
lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Product Specification:
</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt"
lang=EN-US></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 9pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">15 kg, size L 550
X W 180 X H 320mm</FONT><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; TOP: 1pt"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 9pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">User friendly and
easy to operate </FONT><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; TOP: 1pt"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 9pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Cutting capacity up to 40mm steel</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 9pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Cutting speed of more than half a meter per minute on
13mm steel plate</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 9pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Can be connected to 3 phase 380 (400) V or 440V power
supply</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 9pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Power switch with
built in 32 A fuse, eliminating problems due to connecting to wrong size
fuse</FONT><SPAN style="POSITION: relative; TOP: 1pt"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 9pt" class=BodyBullet><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Slim and ergonomic nozzle design gives good overview of
cutting arc</FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Robust and sturdy
cover plate cabinet that also protects the filter regulator.</FONT><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; TOP: 1pt"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Torch fitted with
safety switch for additional safety.</FONT><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; TOP: 1pt"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Robust
semiautomatic metal pressure regulator with self-draining water
trap.</FONT><SPAN style="POSITION: relative; TOP: 1pt"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">&#8226;</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">&nbsp; </FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: " lang=EN-US><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Compliant with
WEE (2002-96/EC) and RoHS (2002/95/EC)</FONT></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US><FONT
face=Helvetica> </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US></SPAN></P>
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style="POSITION: relative; FONT-FAMILY: ; TOP: 1pt" lang=EN-US><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=NO-BOK><FONT
face=Arial><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Further information online
here:<SPAN><FONT color=#003399> </FONT></SPAN></FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
lang=NO-BOK><A
href="redir.aspx?C=608f86f0f38f4dcfadca820a641da949&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fwssproducts.wilhelmsen.com%2fwelding%2farc-welding-machines%2fuwi-150-autoline-stick-tig%2fupc-1040-plasma-cutter-1%2f"
target=_blank><SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"
color=#0000ff>http://wssproducts.wilhelmsen.com/welding/arc-welding-machines/uwi-150-autoline-stick-tig/upc-1040-plasma-cutter-1/</FONT></FONT></SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN
lang=NO-BOK></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Wilhelmsen Ships Service at
SMM Hamburg: Hall B5 Stand 430.</FONT></SPAN></B></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>