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Hillerstorp, 11th January 2010 – Thule, market leader within transport solutions for the automotive industry, is pleased to announce its new pan-European partnership with Modul-System, the world’s leading manufacturer of modular racking systems for Light Commercial Vehicles. The new agreement concerns Thule’s Professional product range which provides solutions for the demands of professionals who are on the go., Modul-System will integrate the complete range of Thule Professional load carrier systems into their product portfolio.
Magnus Welander Business Area President Vehicle Accessories Europe Asia at Thule, comments: “We are very pleased to have entered into this strategic cooperation with Modul-System. This agreement represents an important stage in our plans to serve an even wider group of customers. Our two companies share several core values and one of the common goals of this new partnership is to offer a wide product portfolio with secure transport solutions for professional users.”
“It is very important that we have the right partners for the Modul-System who will continuously improve our front position as supplier of complete solutions for Service vehicles. Our partnership with Thule is an excellent example of this since their professional range will compliment and improve our customer offering and we are confident that it will be a successful contribution to our business in general,” states David Mickelson, CEO Modul-System.
The Thule Professional range was launched in Europe in 2007 as an important complement to the consumer series. It is designed to meet the transportation needs of demanding professional users with productivity, safety and flexibility as key priorities. The professional product portfolio includes ladder holders, conduit cases, eye bolts, load stops and load carriers.
For further information please contact:
CEO Modul-System
David Mickelson
Tel: +46 (0)31-7468702 Mobile: +46 (0)705-468702
David.mickelson@modul-system.com
About Thule
Thule is the world leader within Sports and Utility Transportation offering accessories for active families, outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who want to transport their gear safely, easily and in style. The product portfolio comprises rooftop boxes, roof rails, bike carriers, snow chains, trailers, towing systems as well as accessories for motor homes and organisation solutions. Thule has approximately 3,500 employees at 30 production and sales locations in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Net sales for 2007 amounted to 6.2 billion SEK (USD ~800 million). The Thule Group is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, and majority owned by the private equity firm Nordic Capital. More information at www.thule.com
About Modul-System
Modul-System is the European leading manufacturer of modular racking systems for service vehicles. The company has a presence throughout Europe, with subsidiaries in Denmark, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, UK and Germany, and sales agents in many other countries outside Europe. Modul-System develop, manufacture and sell complete solutions for service vehicles. The solutions are designed to provide the best solution to customers’ needs and wishes in terms of safety, quality and innovation. The group employs around 200 people and is based in Mölndal, outside Gothenburg in Sweden. More information at www.modul-system.com
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