BEIJING, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Wowjoint Holdings Limited ("Wowjoint," or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BWOW, BWOWU, BWOWW), a leading provider of customized heavy duty lifting and carrying machinery used in large scale infrastructure projects such as railway, highway and bridge construction, today announced it has signed two contracts with China Railway Construction Company ("CRCC") totaling approximately $4.5 million. One contract, valued at approximately $2.1 million, is a service agreement providing for monthly payments pursuant to which Wowjoint will operate CRCC-owned lifting and/or carrying machinery to be used in a high-speed railway construction project. The second contract, valued at approximately $2.4 million, also provides for monthly payments with respect to the lease and operation of a special-purpose lifting and/or carrying machine for use in a separate CRCC high-speed railway construction project.
Mr. Yabin Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Wowjoint, stated: "We are pleased to announce these contracts with China Railway Construction Company. Our entry into these equipment leasing and service contracts further diversifies Wowjoint's revenue stream and provides the Company with recurring revenues. Combined with the recently announced equipment lease agreement with China Railway Group, this brings the value of contracts announced since July 29th to $6.7 million. Given the benefits of such contracts to Wowjoint, we intend to pursue additional equipment leasing and equipment operating service agreements in the future."
About Wowjoint Holdings Limited
Wowjoint is a leading provider of customized heavy duty lifting and carrying machinery used in such large scale infrastructure projects as railway, highway and bridge construction. Wowjoint's main product lines include launching gantries, tyre trolleys, special carriers and marine hoists. The company's innovative design capabilities have resulted in patent grants and proprietary products. Wowjoint is well positioned to benefit directly from China's rapid infrastructure development by leveraging its extensive operational experience and long-term relationships with established blue chip customers. Information on Wowjoint's products and other relevant information are available on its website at http://www.wowjoint.com .
Forward-Looking Statements
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For additional information contact:
Company:
Anthony (Tony) Hung
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +86-10-8957-9330 x8011
Email: tony@email.wowjoint.com
Investors:
Scott Powell
HC International, Inc.
Tel: +1-917-721-9480
Email: scott.powell@hcinternational.net
Web: http://www.hcinternational.net
