ALMACO News

April 11, 2008

ALMACO Spares provides high quality service and efficient spare part and new equipment deliveries to customers around the world

ALMACO is the leading supplier of turn-key deliveries for all accommodation areas and food handling areas (cabins, balconies, public areas, galleys) for both large cruise ship modernization projects as well as newbuilding projects. Therefore, ALMACO’s expansive network and vast expertise strengthen the high quality service and competitive pricing of the spare parts and new equipment the company offers.

"We believe that competitive pricing and understanding of logistics' flows are the keys for great quality service. With high trading volumes and representation in U.S.A., Europe and Asia, ALMACO offers the opportunity to the customers to outsource and consolidate all spare parts and equipment needs through ALMACO," says Herve Touzard, Maintenance and Spare Parts Manager. ALMACO’s global reach supports successful deliveries through the company’s strong local presence.

"There are usually hundreds of suppliers onboard when the ship leaves the newbuilding yard. Why should the ship owner spend time and money communicating with all of them when they could do it with only one system supplier providing attractive prices and logistics peace of mind?" asks Tero Rantanen, Vice President of Life Cycle Systems and Services ALMACO Group. ALMACO counts with reliable sourcing and advantageous agreements with suppliers that guarantee consistently competitive prices.

ALMACO’s efficient network and service are capable of both retrofit equipment deliveries, such as complete galley new equipment, as well as high-volume spare parts deliveries. This is the case with the 1,230 USPHS stainless steel shelves and pallets to be supplied to the newbuilding Carnival Splendor with less than a 4-month lead-time, from April to June 2008.

For further information, please contact:

Hervé Touzard
Manager, Maintenance and Spare Parts
Life Cycle Systems and Services
Phone: +1-954-609 7293
E-mail: herve.touzard@almaco.cc