Komax Group: Major orders in the photovoltaic sector

During the past few weeks, the Komax Group received a number of orders in the photovoltaic sector totalling some CHF 17 million, including a major order for a German customer. In the course of the last few weeks, the Komax Group received various large orders in the photovoltaic sector worth a total of CHF 17 million, including a major contract for the delivery of ten machine systems to a German customer. The machines on order are mainly tabbers and stringers used in the automatic production of crystalline solar modules. These new orders underscore the solid market position that the Komax Group has established in this segment. Komax expects to double its photovoltaic sales again in 2007. Background information on the Komax Group The Komax Group, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Dierikon/Lucerne, Switzerland, is one of the top global providers of wire processing systems and assembly automation equipment. The Komax Group operates production facilities in Switzerland, Portugal, France, the United States, Malaysia and China. It also maintains a distribution and service network spanning the entire globe. Its primary markets are the automotive industry, medical technology and photovoltaics, as well as the domestic appliance and office equipment sectors. __________________________________________________________________ Contact: Komax Holding AG Direct dial +41 41 455 06 16 Dominik Slappnig Fax +41 41 450 10 24 Head of Investor Relations & dominik.slappnig@komaxgroup.com Corporate Communications www.komaxgroup.com The media release can be downloaded from the following link: