12.04.2010 09:00:00 CET
EC LABEL FOR TOUAX MODULAR BUILDINGS
TOUAX is the first company in France and in Europe to obtain the EC label for its modular buildings, which is now a legal requirement in France for the sale of new equipment.
These new products give TOUAX a significant advantage, and will enable the company to increase its market share and accelerate development in new sectors such as student housing, emergency housing, low energy consumption (BBC) head offices, and hospitals.
Applications for these new products considerably broaden TOUAX's scope and potential revenue.
The EC label, awarded April 2, 2010, certifies control of manufacturing processes, structural and assembly stability, resistance to extreme climatic conditions, and over 30 years' durability.
The TOUAX Group provides operational leasing services to a global customer base, both for its own account and on behalf of investors. TOUAX is the European leader in shipping containers and river barges, and no. 2 in modular buildings and freight railcars (intermodal railcars). TOUAX is well positioned to take advantage of the rapid growth in corporate outsourcing of non-strategic assets and every day offers efficient and flexible leasing solutions to more than 5,000 customers.
TOUAX is listed in Paris on NYSE EURONEXT - Euronext Paris Compartment C (ISIN code FR0000033003). SBF 250 index
TOUAX takes part in Paris Small cap Event on 12 and 13 April 2010.
Contacts:
TOUAX Fabrice & Raphaël Walewski Managing Directors touax@touax.com www.touax.com Tel: +33 (0)1 46 96 18 00
ACTIFIN Jean-Yves Barbara jybarbara@actifin.fr Tel: +33 (0)1 56 88 11 11