Koenigsegg AB Supply Agreement

Embargoed: not to be released until 7.00am on 16 March 2006 Surface Transforms plc ('Surface Transforms' or 'the Company') Supply Agreement with Koenigsegg Automotive AB Surface Transforms plc, the manufacturer of carbon fibre reinforced ceramic (CFRC) materials, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to supply high performance, carbon ceramic automotive brake discs and components to Koenigsegg Automotive AB ('Koenigsegg') of Sweden. Based in Angelholm, Koenigsegg is an established European manufacturer with a ten year history of producing high performance supercars. Koenigsegg has a number of models in its product range with the most recent being the CCX, which it launched at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. The list prices of the cars are high, with the CCX typically selling for over €450,000 each - the unique Koenigsegg engine produces over 800bhp with a 0-100 kph acceleration of 3.2 seconds. The CCX can be fitted with SystemST ceramic brakes as an option but Koenigsegg are of the view that most of its buyers will choose the new ceramic brake system. This supply agreement is for an initial term of 12 months with a 3 month notice clause, and it has an annual value of up to £131,000. Ceramic brakes are also being offered as an upgrade option to all pre-CCX model owners of Koenigsegg's cars. The Company's strategy is to be a pre eminent supplier of carbon ceramic disc brakes to the leading manufacturers of high performance cars. SystemST has been under development for over five years and the technical results show that these ceramic carbon brakes have superior braking, wear and surface corrosion characteristics when compared to `old' cast iron technology. SystemST typically reduces the unsprung weight of car by approximately 20 kgs when compared to its iron equivalent. This can lead to an improvement in fuel economy and a life span five times longer than iron disc brakes. Technical data and car case histories are available and user enquiries managed on www.systemST.co.uk. Dr.Kevin Johnson, Managing Director of Surface Transforms plc, said: 'This agreement represents a very welcome certification of SystemST carbon ceramic brakes from a formidable designer and manufacturer of some of Europe's most exciting supercars.' Christian Koenigsegg, founder and Managing Director of Koenigsegg AB, said: `We have worked closely with the Surface Transforms` teams to produce an exceptional ceramic brake system which further enhances our car's performance.' For enquiries, please contact: Surface Transforms plc 0151 3737130 Dr. Kevin Johnson Mr. Antoni Sznerch John East & Partners Ltd (Nomad) 0207 628 2200 Simon Clements, Johnny Townsend Teather & Greenwood (Broker) 0207 426 9000 Mark Dickenson, Sindre Ottesen Details of the Company's business and financial performance and its share price can be found on www.armshare.com, which is accessed from the Armshare icon on www.surface-transforms.com. A webcast of the 2005 results is also available on www.surface-transforms.com/Investor and Media relations.
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