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-Signals New Era in Ship-Maintenance Automation-
Stuart, Florida, August 9/PRNewswire/--UltraStrip
Systems, Inc. (“UltraStrip”), the developer of high production,
environmentally friendly robotic ship-hull cleaning equipment, announced
that it has agreed to a five year agreement with Tecor-Tecnologia
Anticorrosao, S. A. to be the exclusive ultra high pressure water
jetting contractor at the ship-repair yard of Lisnave, Estaleiros Navais,
S.A. in Portugal. Lisnave, established in 1937, is one of the largest
and busiest heavy marine ship repair yards in the world. The agreement
reflects the shipping industry’s growing concern for protecting the
world’s oceans and waterways through technology that concurrently
maximizes cost efficiencies.
UltraStrip President and CEO, Stephen R. Johnson,
stated, “Tecor and Lisnave’s choice of UltraStrip’s high production,
environmentally sensitive M3500 Robotic System is further recognition of
the shipping industry’s need to automate traditional coating removal
processes while protecting the environment and the health of shipyard
workers. Lisnave’s scheduling needs require quick turnaround times in
the dry dock and the high production M3500 Robotic System will allow the
surface preparation work to be completed simultaneously with other
trades finishing their work. Normally, if the ship were being grit
blasted, other trades would not have been able to work while the grit
blasting was in progress. This technology is also capable of completely
containing all the hazardous paint material for proper disposal.”
Mr. Jose Antonio Rodrigues, Chairman of the Board of
Lisnave, stated, “We look forward to working with UltraStrip and their
high production, state-of-the art robotic systems. We have successfully
utilized this equipment on some vessels in our ship yard and are pleased
to provide this environmentally responsible technology to our customers
on an ongoing basis.”
UltraStrip is a water-engineering firm that develops
and sells patented equipment to provide solutions to environmental
problems. The Company’s Mobile Water Filtration Systems, provided
through its Ecosphere Technologies subsidiary, provides a solution to
use its powerful water-filtration and purification technology in the
world’s most challenging applications, both in developing regions, and
in areas hit by man-made or natural events that damage vital water
resources. UltraStrip’s patented robotic water jetting systems are
designed to provide an environmentally safe coatings removal process in
both heavy marine, automobile, and above ground storage tank
applications. The robotic systems have been utilized for U.S. Naval
ships, cruise ships, and tankers in ship yards throughout the world.
Additional information on UltraStrip can be obtained through its
websites www.ultrastrip.com
and http://www.ecospheretech.com. |
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This press release contains forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 (the “Act”) including, but not limited to, the commercialization of
the M3500 and its ability to permit other subcontractors to work
simultaneously with the M3500 system. Additionally, words such as
“seek,” “intend,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate”
and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Act. Some or all of the events or results anticipated by
these forward-looking statements may not occur. Factors that could cause
or contribute to such differences include UltraStrip’s ability to
finance the M3500 systems. Further information on the Company’s risk
factors is contained in the Company’s Form 10-KSB and other filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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