Only sixmonths after the first million SEK contribution Vinnova has now decided to invest another 1.5 million Swedish crowns in DellCrons innovation MTT (Micro trenching Technology). The invention makes it possible to install broadband with only a thin slot in the asphalt, which saves time, money and the environment.

- Pure revolution for broadband deployment, says Jeannette Waax at Fiber Optic Valley in Hudiksvall.

Is it really necessary to dig up sidewalks and the streets to get broadband in residential areas? No, not anymore. With DellCrons new Swedish invention, only a narrow track in the asphalt is needed. Vinnova is now pressing with extra funds to get the product on the market.

- The MTT method makes the work twice as fast and half as expensive compared to traditional digging, says DellCron’s Chief Operating Officer Mr. Gustavsson.

Already four years ago the Swedish company DellCron predicted that residential areas would be a new large market in need of more effective methods for installation of fiber cable.

The idea of ​​micro trenching Technology (MTT) system emerged, a new method based on milling a narrow track in the asphalt, with the diamond tool, and putting down the duct pipes in one single operation. Soon after this, the track is filled again with a stable and waterproof mass. The method is patent pending.

Husqvarna Construction, a world leader in road and floor saws, was commissioned to produce a special saw for the purpose with specific properties. The equipment has been used in a trial run during this autumn at Fiber Optic Valley in Hudiksvall.

- We have followed DellCrons development for a year. Their innovation is very interesting and is on track to set a new
standard for fiber installation in the urban environment, says Jeannette Waax, Business Development Manager Fiber Optic Valley.

Last spring DellCron was granted a million SEK by the Vinnova program “Forska och Väx” to complete the product. Now, Vinnova has put in to another 1.5 million SEK to further strengthen the concept, namely the documentation part.
Vinnovas justification for new decision is that the DellCron project is “innovative and strategically important for Swedish ICT (information and communication technologies).”

- It is highly unusual for innovation funds to be granted twice in the same year. We are very proud of this and assume that Vinnova, just as we, see the enormous market potential of MTT, says Mr. Gustavsson.

For more information contact: Mr. Gustavsson, Chief Operating Officer DellCron,
phone 070-738 89 97 www.dellcron.com

Jeannette Waax, Business Development Manager Fiber Optic Valley, phone 073-274 74 07

Facts:

DellCron is a technology company specializing in fiber optic communications, which also offers advice and training. The company has solid technical expertise and experience in areas such as international standardization of cables and
systems, sales and technical support of products from the world’s leading suppliers of components, subsystems and telecommunications equipment.

DellCron markets a comprehensive range of products and systems for fiber optic communications.

DellCron has gradually shifted from being solely a supplier of materials to also become a technology company in the broadband industry.

DellCron have high technical expertise and vast experience. Learn more about DellCron on www.dellcron.com

Fiber Optic Valley is an organization working to make Sweden become a world leader in the development of products and services based on fiber optics. Headquartered in Hudiksvall with local offices in Sundsvall and Gävle. “Our mission is to help local and global businesses to grow. This is done through a unique support in the form of research, education, finance, contacts and business development – and an equally unique testing environment for technical and behavioral studies”. Learn more about Fiber Optic Valley and fiber optics in www.fiberopticvalley.com

Stockholm-based company DellCron have spent the last three years developing an installation method that can save time and money for urban networks. They will soon reach the goal.

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Representatives from Wavin, DellCron, Fiber Optic Valley and Opus3 on Elmässan.

On this year's ELMÄSSA in Stockholm Dellcron and Wavin presented their collaboration to develop innovative solutions for a patent pending method for installation of fiber.

Link to the press release

Meet DellCron on Elmässan, EasyFairs in Stockholm 6 October 2011.

seminar program

6 October at 13:45
Why "Micro trenching" is the best method to build FTTH
In an hour you will get an overview of different ways to build FTTH, a description of the method "Micro trenching" and how the new, highly automated technology work with installation of ducting tubes for FTTH in the streets and sidewalks. You are offered new and valuable knowledge from installations in the real world.

You are very welcome!

Hans Hultman, DellCron

You can also meet representatives from DellCron and Opus3 at Wavin booth C19: 43

See www.ehrner-delmar.com

See www.wavin.se

DellCron is a member of Fiber Optic Valley's corporate network since autumn 2010. The activities The activity that DellCron will be engaged in is technological development. In addition to tests of their own micro trenching technology DellCron will also support the development of a complete testing facility for the telecommunications industry.

- Fiber Optic Valley, along with several international and local actors, aspires to eventually create a test facility that is available to all suppliers of cables and other components for fiber to the home.

See also press release from Fiber Optic Valley

DellCron Together with Husqvarna has developed the world's most advanced method for installation of ducting tubes for fiber in the roads or sidewalks. The method is based on the so-called micro-trenching, which has developed into a large-scale and highly automated method. The method was shown to invited stakeholders in Hudiksvall on 13 June. Now Fiber Optic Valley also provides urban networks the opportunity to see the technology at a new display date.

DellCron has established itself in Hudiksvall in the spring of 2011 after signing a cooperation agreement with Fiber Optic Valley. In the Fiber Optic Valley Network, we work with a focus on excellence, innovation and growth, and in Hudiksvall there are many years expertise in broadband technology, including training for fiber technicians.

DellCron will now continue the development of the method together with us in this favorable environment. New programs, services and software will see the light in the rollout of the method.

The display for urban networks is Thursday, August 18 at 10.00 in Hudiksvall. After the display you will also meet with representatives of fiber education, community and Fiber Optic Valley.

We can accommodate up to 50 people to the display – sign up now so you're sure to get a seat! In early August, we send out address details and directions to all who signed up.

Application is made to martin.sidorson @ fiberopticvalley.com by 8 July. Please call to Mr. Gustavsson, DellCron if you have questions about the display of the MTT, at tel: 070-738 89 97^th

to a day of innovation

Fiber Optic Valley invites you to a full day in Hudiksvall, with a demonstration of the MTT method that DellCron has developed together with Husqvarna, and display of fiber technicians education at IFTAC. You will also meet with representatives of Hudiksvalls municipality and the company, and get more information about business opportunities in the Fiber Optic Valley. We will also have the opportunity to discuss the planning of an independent testing facility in Hudiksvall and cooperation on standardization and training.

Date: June 13, 2011 at. 10:00 to 15:30

Location: We start at IFTAC's fiber training center, Hudiksvall

Program

Morning: IFTAC's Learning Center
10:00 to 10:30 Demonstration of the MTT method
10:30 to 11:30 Tour of fiber technology programs at IFTAC
12:00 to 13:00 lunch at the First Hotel Statt

After lunch: Fiber Optic Valley headquarters
13:15 to 13:45 Hudiksvalls kommunledning: fiber optics in the center
13:45 to 14:15 Hudiksvalls Näringslivs AB: Developments in Hudiksvall – right in time
14:15 to 14:45 Fiber Optic Valley: Innovation Centre and independent partner
14:45 to 15:30 Coffee and concluding discussion
18:30 Hudiksvalls Näringslivs AB invites you to dinner

Participants from Hudiksvall:

Jeannette Waax, Business Development Manager Fiber Optic Valley

Magnus Burvall, CEO Fiber Optic Valley

Jonas Wiklander, CEO Hudiksvalls Näringslivs AB

Caroline Schmidt, Mayor

Staffan Westberg, Training responsible IFTAC

Olle Persson, Senior Adviser Hudiksvalls Näringslivs AB

We provide you with information about train times to and from Hudiksvall, and reservation of hotel rooms. Train journey to Stockholm takes only 2.5 hours, and Fiber Optic Valley headquarters are located in the station house.

Please contact the Fiber Optic Valley and our Customer Relations Manager, Susanne Nylén: susanne.nylen @ fiberopticvalley.com, 070-689 57 71st Notify as soon as possible if you will attend during the day, and if you intend to stay for dinner.

A warm welcome! Jeannette Waax, Business Development Manager Fiber Optic Valley

jeannette.waax @ fiberopticvalley.com, 073-274 74 07