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Sterlite Technologies announces win of US$17.5 Million contract from EEPCo Ethiopia at Middle East Electricity 2008
Chosen as the sole supplier of AAAC Power Transmission Conductors for this projectCompany fortifies its market share to about 14% in Africa & the Middle East
Sterlite Technologies Limited (formerly, Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd.), India's leading global provider of power transmission conductors, optical fibres and telecommunication cables, today announced at Middle East Electricity 2008 exhibition that it has received a contract from EEPCo (Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation), Ethiopia for the manufacture and supply of AAAC power transmission conductors. The contract is valued at US$17.5 Million and as per customer requirements, the deliveries are scheduled from April 2008 through September 2008.
"We are honoured to partner with EEPCo for this project," said Pravin Agarwal - Director, Sterlite Technologies Limited. "With over a decade of experience of meeting the varying requirements of our customers in global markets, supported with state-of-the-art integrated manufacturing facilities, we believe that Sterlite is uniquely positioned to deliver significant value to all our business partners."
Sterlite is a significant contributor to the global power sector through the manufacture of a complete range of power transmission conductors at Extra High Voltages (400kV - 800kV), High Voltages (66kV - 220kV) and power distribution conductors (11kV- 33kV). The Company has a cumulative manufacturing capacity of 115,000 MT (Metric Tons), making it the largest manufacturer in India and amongst the Top 5 global manufacturers of Power Conductors.
Internationally recognised as the power behind the Middle East Energy industry, and rated by exhibitors and visitors as the world's leading event of its kind, Middle East Electricity 2008 has attracted strong visitor traffic over the first two days of its four day run at Dubai International Exhibition Centre.
The show, which covers 34,000 square metres, is 17% larger than last year and features over 900 exhibitors from 55 countries plus 20 country pavilions - it runs through until Wednesday 13th February and is supported by the Federal Electricity and Water Authority and sponsored by C&S Controls and Switchgear, Clipsal, Eaton, Havells Sylvania, Jengan and Jubaili Brothers. The show is open from 10am to 6pm - admission is free for trade professionals.
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About Sterlite Technologies Limited
Sterlite Technologies Limited (formerly, Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd) is Indiaís leading global provider of Optical Fibers, Telecommunication Cables and Power Transmission Conductors. It is India's only fully integrated Optical Fiber producer and one of the largest suppliers of Optical Fibers to overseas markets in China, Europe and South East Asia.
Sterlite Technologies Limited is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Stock Exchanges at Mumbai and Kolkatta.
The Company has a world class Optical Fibre manufacturing plant located at Aurangabad, India and Telecom Cable & Power Transmission Conductor plants at Silvassa, Haridwar & Pune, India.
For further information about the Company, please visit www.sterlitetechnologies.com
About Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo)
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo) is a company responsible for power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Sales of electricity all over the nation.
EEPCo manages and operates power-generating facilities, the national transmission and distribution grids, and is also responsible for the supply of electricity to more than 777,000 customers.
For further information about the Company, please visit www.eepco.gov.et
For further information, please contact:
Neil Tyrer, Partner
Integra - Integrated Marketing Communications
Office #502, 5th Floor, CNN Building,
Dubai Media City,
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
t: +971 4 3672886,
f: +971 4 3661076,
m: +971 50 6532854,
e: neil.tyrer@integramarcoms.com
www.middleeastelectricity.com
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