Re New Contracts

Axis Intermodal PLC 09 May 2007 RNS Annoucement Axis Intermodal PLC ('Axis Intermodal') Axis secures important new contracts Axis Intermodal, the European truck, trailer and swapbody equipment contract hire group, is pleased to announce that it has signed new contracts for the provision of over 250 road trailers to companies including Bulmers Logistics Ltd and Freightliner Group Ltd, with an aggregate capital cost of £3.5 million. Bulmers Logistics Ltd, specialists in container haulage and freight distribution, require 140 trailers over a 5 year period with a value of £2.5 million. Freightliner Ltd, a logistic company specialising in rail has ordered 21 purpose built trailers over a 7 year period as part of an investment of Freightliner Road Services. In addition, Axis has entered into an agreement with a leading express deliveries courier service to provide 50 specialised trailers. To meet the current demand for equipment following the continuing improvement of the German economy and new contracts achieved, Axis Germany has in place an order with various manufacturers for 1,500 swapbodies to be delivered during 2007. As a result of these new contract awards and the increasing demand for our product, Axis UK has ordered an additional 80 tractor units from DAF and 400 Dennison Trailer Ltd container carrying road trailer chassis as part the fleet growth for delivery during 2007. Robert Montague, Executive Chairman commented: 'We have built a strong financial platform from which we can now grow the Axis brand throughout Europe. All these obligations are being funded with our German KG finance partners. I am greatly encouraged that with the new contracts signed in the first quarter of the year and our increasing pipeline of prospects we are well positioned to meet our ambitious, organic growth targets for 2007 and beyond.' Enquiries: Axis Intermodal plc Caroline Wray Tel: 01993 883148 Note to editors: Axis Intermodal plc is an AIM listed equipment contract hire and maintenance management group which services the transport and logistics industry in the UK and across Europe. The Group currently has 4,000 assets under management. A swapbody is a standard steel freight container on legs which can be picked up and dropped off by trucks without the need for cranes. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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