Dubai - November 17th 2004: The Brugg Group, an international leader in the production of power cables, process control systems, wire ropes and piping solutions for district heating/cooling systems and the transport of hazardous products, today announced its participation in the Big Five exhibition to be held in Dubai between November 20th and 24th 2004. The Brugg LLC, with an annual turnover of Dirhams 1.225 billion (Euro 260 million), comprises 4 divisions with more than 30 firms, spread over 9 countries, plus agencies in all the important industrialized countries.

Brugg's Pipe Systems LLC will showcase its latest EIGERFLEX Cool products, a flexible pre-insulated polyurethane foamed PE-pipe system for district cooling, with an outstanding insulation value. Pipe Systems offers solutions for the transport of any kind of liquids or gases, from the planning support phase of the project through engineering and project management to final installations.

"Our participation this year at the Big Five event in Dubai comes as a testament of our commitment to the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East region," said Rolf Henggeler, Head of export from Brugg Pipe system. "Our business forecasts for the region show great promise and our participation this year and for the first time is to support our business partners and customers in the GCC."

Compared to other existing products, EIGERFLEX Cool is a bonded self-compensating system that, through its technologically advanced insulation mechanism, uses 30% less insulation materials and reduces energy loss by 20%, as compared to other non-bonded systems with cross-linked PE foam. EIGERFLEX Cool has a smaller diameter, which translates into direct economic advantages, where pipes have become more flexible and can be fitted quicker into smaller trenches with longer delivery length and less risk of leaking.

"The market for the Brugg Pipe System products extends over four business sectors - district cooling/heating, industry, petrol stations and building services, whereby we have acquired a reputation as a specialist, and also hold an international leading position for flexible, controllable and insulated pipes," he continued.

The district cooling segment is very relevant to the region, especially in Dubai where community based construction projects are on the rise. Brugg technology and innovation in this field has produced piping that reduces time to construct secondary system by 45%, which translates into huge cost savings.

In the oil and gas sector, Brugg's special piping systems for petrol stations will also be showcased at a time when the first such project is in the implementation stage in Kuwait Brugg products have been internationally recognized with diverse innovation prizes and the company is certified according to ISO 9001/14001.

With a global work force of around 1,350, Brugg employs the most advanced production plants in Switzerland and Germany and ensure the high-quality and competent production, and offices that span the globe including China, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Russia, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Slovakia and Czech Republic, Spain and USA.

Brugg Pipe System LLC will be stationed in Hall 8, booth C 433 at the BIG 5 Show in Dubai.

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About Brugg Group:
Today the BRUGG Group comprises 4 divisions or business sectors with more than 30 firms, spread over 9 countries, plus agencies in all the important industrialized counties. A work force of around 1,350, using the most advanced production plant ensure the high-quality and competent production of power cables, special cables, fiber optic cables, process control systems, piping systems for district heating/cooling systems and the transport of hazardous products, also wire ropes for aerial rope ways, safety nets and systems against rock fall and avalanches. Our staff is making certain that the name Brugg continues to be synonymous with quality and competence.

www.brugg.com or www.pipesystem.com

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