Mastervolt - Corporate

Norberto Ferretti

"We are extremely satisfied to have signed this contract with Mastervolt, an ideal partner with which we share common values" declared Norberto Ferretti, Ferretti Group Chairman and Founder. "For over eight years, we have been strengthening our profitable collaboration and achieved important results. I believe this agreement will enable us to combine the unique style and tradition of Italian-made products which is so typical of the Ferretti Group with Mastervolt’s leadership in the supply of electrical power solutions to the international marine market".

Norberto Ferretti, Chairman, Ferretti Group, Italy

Sailing Today on Digital Switching

"Digital DC is tidy, simple to install, efficient and infinitely programmable...(and) potentially much more reliable than an analogue system, as endless long runs of small-diameter wire become a thing of the past."

Sailing Today

Ben Meakins of Practical Boat Owner on PodMaster

"One major advantage (of the PodMaster) is that the system frees up space inside that would normally be occupied by an inboard diesel engine leaving room for the increased battery capacity you'll need to power it. An interesting feature with the larger PODMaster units is a regeneration option so that when you're under sail, the torque from the free-wheeling propeller can recharge your batteries."

Ben Meakins, Practical Boat Owner

Tom Hasker of European Boatbuilder on GPX-5

"At first glance, Mastervolt's GPX-5 may look like a conventional encapsulated marine genset. But it isn't. In fact, it represents a whole new approach to the provision of AC power on recreational craft. At its heart is a brand new, very compact 5kW genset which works in conjunction with Mastervolt's MasterShunt System and an inbuilt inverter to manage and integrate a boat's entire DC and AC requirements. Think of it as an electrical supply and management system box."

Tom Hasker, European Boatbuilder

Toby Hodges of Yachting World on Li-Ion

"Mastervolt could be said to be leading the way in lithium-ion batteries for the marine consumer, as they offer fully integrated electronic packages... Mastervolt’s li-ion batteries are marketed by the power of 3: 1/3 the weight, 1/3 the footprint, 3x the cycle life, 3x quicker to install..."

Toby Hodges, Yachting World

Greg Copp of Motor Boats & Yachting on GPX-5

"The GPX-5 Hybrid Power System combines a small variable-speed generator with an inverter and a battery charger in a single compact unit. The really clever bit is the electronic brain that controls the whole system, mixing and matching the power sources automatically to provide exactly the right amount of power needed at any one time. No longer do you have to consider whether you need to start the generator before switching on high-start-up power devices such as air-conditioning, or high loads such as an electric cooker. The GPX-5 does the thinking for you."

Greg Copp, Motor Boats & Yachting

Stefan Frauscher

"The Frauscher shipyard applies Mastervolt Li-Ion batteries in its electric yachts, because at the moment there is no better and more innovative partner when it comes to the point of safety and performance.

This technical leading position results effectively in an electric yacht with improved cruising range, faster charging, high life endurance and shorter charging time."

Stefan Frauscher, Managing Director, Head of Sales, Frauscher Bootswerft GmbH & Co KG, Austria

Geert Kluitmans

"It is not easy to become one of the largest bus builders in the Benelux countries. You have to literally be able to fine-tune the supply of special buses and coaches to the demand. Our industry often revolves around the 'specials'. Customers make very specific demands, for onboard luxury or practical facilities, say, and allowance must be made for these demands in the power supply. This is where Mastervolt comes in. It allows us to deliver a reliable system for every power need, including the right advice and the necessary service."

Geert Kluitmans, responsible for purchasing at the bus and coach, division of VDL Berkhof/BOVA, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands

Peter Corderey

"Modern communication requires highly sensitive equipment. This makes a stable power supply absolutely essential for the type of communication vehicles we equip here. To guarantee this supply, we automatically choose Mastervolt sine wave inverters for the systems we deliver. Although we have also worked with other brands, only Mastervolt equipment allows us to practically guarantee a problem-free solution on location."

Peter Corderey, Managing Director of System Edström, Corby, United Kingdom

Bruce A. Binns

"When touring Australia, today’s tourists like to rent campers and we offer our comfortably equipped Winnebago Recreational Vehicles. The Mastervolt Mass Combi is the basis for the comfort we provide. The combination of conversion and charging provides faultless power, and the remote control panel is an excellent addition. This is why the Mass Combi is the ideal power system for our vehicles."

Bruce A. Binns, general manager Knott-Winnebago Freeway RVs, Australia

Andrew Scott

"A mobile dental practice requires a sturdy 230 V supply, no matter how limited the available space. That is why we chose the Mastervolt Whisper 10 Ultra for this specially equipped vehicle. Another major reason was the fact that this generator is pretty much the most silent available on the market, to the delight of our customers. I definitely intend to continue buying Mastervolt equipment in the future."

Andrew Scott, Scott Medical Ltd. Mobile Health Clinics, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Rene van Venrooy

"As a vehicle constructor, we deliver tailor-made solutions for both recreational and professional use, from campers to promo trucks and from motor homes to mobile dental practices. Clever solutions are often required for the power supply, and this is one of the reasons we like working with Mastervolt. For instance, the compact Mass Combi inverter/chargers, which fit perfectly with our batteries and petrol generators. An ideal basis for an airconditioning system that remains efficient in all circumstances."

René van Venrooy, contractor at Van Venrooy Utility Vehicles, Oss, The Netherlands

Jose Juan Vázquez

"We use Mastervolt electronic battery isolators to charge the service and starter battery sets in our alternator systems. We experienced a tremendous improvement in charge performance since we started using the Battery Mate range. Batteries get fully charged within a short navigation time, which allows our customers to go without shore power for longer periods at a time and allows them a more independent on board life."

Jose Juan Váquez, Electricity Systems Manager, Rodman Yachts, Spain

Martin Challis

"We are world market leaders for a reason. All the technical installations on board our charter yachts have to function perfectly, and the instruments must be user-friendly and entirely accurate. We chose the Mastervolt BTM battery consumption meter as our electricity monitor so that our customers will always know exactly where they stand in terms of power consumption."

Martin Challis, Sunsail, United Kingdom

Marcel de Groot

"As a reliable Mastervolt partner for many years, we have all the expertise necessary to advise yachtbuilders in northern Netherlands about Mastervolt’s products and systems. We can deliver pretty much the entire Mastervolt range of products directly from stock, from battery chargers, inverters and generators to the tiniest components, a genuine one-stop shop. Mastervolt’s extensive range enables us to translate all our clients’ wishes into an appropriate energy system backed up by good technical support even in the remotest areas of the world."

Marcel de Groot, Manager Cuno Marine Supplies, The Netherlands

Greta en Rudy Müller

"We sailed our Smelne Slingshot 46 from northern Friesland to Istanbul. I put the electrical system together myself, being an engineer by trade. I wanted a basic system with 230V of ‘silent’ power via a 10 kW inverter on a large battery set. The whole thing works perfectly and even powers the air conditioning."

Greta and Rudy Müller, MY C’est la vie, Wüppertal, Germany

Mastervolt becomes a team supplier to CAMPER with Team New Zealand

Mastervolt, the Dutch-based manufacturer of premium electrical systems, is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Team New Zealand (with Enertec Marine Systems), one of the strongest sailing teams in the world. Mastervolt has been appointed as Exclusive Team Supplier of batteries for the CAMPER project for the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race.

Since the America’s Cup in 2007, Team New Zealand has been running three exciting projects to keep the team active and diversified. The team campaigned a TP52 in the 2009 and 2010 Audi MedCup Series, winning the season championship in both years.

The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series was created by the team in 2009, a match race event, which proved so popular it was expanded to four events as the Louis Vuitton Trophy. Team New Zealand won the 2009 regatta and three of the four LVT events. Most recently, the team partnered with Camper, a Spanish international footwear brand, to design, build and campaign an entry in the Volvo Ocean Race, which starts in late October.

As part of its investment, Mastervolt will be supplying a range of its technical products for the race team, including Mastervolt Li-Ion 24/160 batteries, MasterShunt 500, MasterView Monitor, a ChargeMaster 24/30 battery charger and Alpha Pro 24V regulator, amongst other alternator controllers and other system components. All these items will be on board the Camper Volvo Ocean Racing Boat.

Team New Zealand Managing Director Grant Dalton said he is pleased to welcome Mastervolt to the team. "The partnership brings together Team New Zealand and Mastervolt, an acknowledged world leader in research, design and production of high quality onboard electrical systems."

Marketing Manager of Mastervolt, Marc Persoon, commented, "We have been developing high end low weight onboard systems for tough environments that are encountered in the Volvo Ocean Race, and this partnership offers a great opportunity to have Mastervolt on the water with a fabulous team which are at the absolute pinnacle of performance sailing."

Image (from L – R): Greg Lewis (Chief Electronics Engineer), Jeremy Peacock (Enertec Marine Systems/Mastervolt distributor for New Zealand) & Chris Nicholson (Skipper of Camper Volvo Ocean Race).

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Notes for editors

Mastervolt is world leader in the supply of electrical power solutions to marine, mobile, and solar markets and has a worldwide presence in more than 80 countries.

Established in 1991, Mastervolt International employs 115 full-time staff in seven countries and has its headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mastervolt is owned by Actuant Corporation based in Wisconsin, USA. For more information, please visit www.mastervolt.com.

For further information on Mastervolt, please contact:

Mastervolt International BV, Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Telephone: +31 (0)20 34 22 100. Fax: +31 (0)20 69 71 006

Email: mpersoon@mastervolt.com

www.mastervolt.com

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Two new 'Powerbook' guides.

Mastervolt, the market leader in marine electrical power systems that provide ‘the power to be independent’, has published two new ‘Powerbooks’ to help its customers select the right equipment and design complete electrical power management systems for their boats. The Powerbooks are comprehensive resources for boat owners, acting as ‘how to’ manuals for designing systems and detailed catalogues of all Mastervolt products. They are currently available in English and Dutch, with several other language versions, such as French and German, already in preparation.

In addition to the printed Powerbooks, which can be obtained by post or by collection from Mastervolt stands at boating exhibitions, online versions can be read swiftly from Mastervolt’s website www.mastervolt.com/powerbook.

The 152 page Marine Systems Powerbook provides a comprehensive, step by step guide to designing and specifying a complete electrical power management system for motorboats, sailing craft and catamarans. Within each of those categories, the information is broken down into what is required when undertaking mainly day trips, weekends away or while cruising to faraway destinations.

Each section begins with an analysis of typical ‘boaters’ requirements on an average boat being used for each purpose, and providing an easy guide to calculating total power consumption. The Powerbook then uses diagrams, photographs and clear text to guide the reader through a ‘best system’ to take care of these power requirements, including choice of batteries, chargers/inverters, monitoring power consumption and linking it all together with a Mastervolt MasterBus. Each section is completed with a guide to incorporating an electric motor to power the vessel, which is an area of high growth and interest amongst today’s boat owners and one in which Mastervolt again leads the way.

With the best system for each type of boat and main use now defined, the second fully illustrated 100 page powerbook, the Marine Products Powerbook, can be referred to for full details of each individual item. Clear descriptions, diagrams and explanations precede complete details and side by side comparison tables. Everything is there, whether it’s all the various battery types, sine wave inverters, alternators and charge regulators, digital distribution, AC transfer systems or battery isolators – and a good deal more besides.

Together, the two Mastervolt Powerbooks will guide boat owners through all the many available choices, which may then be discussed with or simply presented to their Mastervolt dealer, who will be able to fulfil the order with the minimum of fuss. The owner will further benefit by gaining a good understanding and knowledge of his boat’s complete power system.

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Notes for editors

Mastervolt is world leader in the supply of electrical power solutions to marine, mobile, and solar markets and has a worldwide presence in more than 80 countries.

Established in 1991, Mastervolt International employs 115 full-time staff in seven countries and has its headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mastervolt International is privately owned by its founders, current management and a number of key employees.

For further information on Mastervolt, please contact:

David Craig, Mastervolt UK, Winchester Hill Business Park, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7UT, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1794 516443. Fax: +44 (0)1794 516453

Email: dcraig@mastervolt.com

www.mastervolt.co.uk

Or:

Mastervolt International BV, Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Telephone: +31 (0)20 34 22 100. Fax: +31 (0)20 69 71 006

Email: mpersoon@mastervolt.com

www.mastervolt.com

For further press information, please contact:

Tina Mansell at The Mansell Agency.

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 701705. Mobile: +44(0)7973 850012.

Email: tina@themansellagency.com www.themansellagency.com

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Mastervolt upgrades its Mass Charger range.

Mastervolt upgrades its Mass Charger range for even better endurance in tough environments.

Leading Dutch electrical specialist Mastervolt has just completed a system-wide upgrade on its top-end battery chargers, the Mass Charger range.

These rugged chargers have already proved themselves to be completely reliable in some of the harshest conditions afloat, yet Mastervolt has made them tougher still with an even greater resistance to heat, vibration, humidity, and condensation. It has also added a number of technological improvements, including MasterBus connectivity.

Mastervolt’s Mass Chargers are part of the ‘best in class’ range. Available in 12, 24 and 48-Volt models, they are also in demand on commercial ships, explorer vessels and offshore oil installations, where they ensure that full battery power is available 24/7, which is crucial in an emergency.

What sets these chargers apart is the over-engineering of the components and the use of high-frequency electronics, which leaves them under-stressed and operating at much lower internal temperatures. The chassis is made from anodised aluminium to prevent corrosion, and Mastervolt has thoughtfully kept the footprint exactly the same as earlier models, so a straight swap during a refit or overhaul can be done with minimal down time.

A special cooling process means the Mass Charger range can operate at full power, continuously, in an engine room with the temperature at a blistering 45 ^oC, and the vibration rating is to the demanding IEC60945 standard. Reliability is in excess of 280,000 hours without failure (MTBF), and the Mass Charger emits only ultra-low electromagnetic radiation, so nearby systems will be unaffected. It also has electromagnetic immunity from transformers or pumps that may share the bulkhead.

Because of the commercial and superyacht applications, the approvals on all 230V single phase 24/75 and 24/100 Mass Chargers are to DNV, Germanische Lloyd, Bureau Veritas, and Lloyds standards. This allows older chargers to be swapped for the upgrades whilst still preserving the approvals.

Rugged reliability apart, the Mass Charger also excels at its job – providing clean, DC output from what could be intermittent and unreliable shore power. In fact, the output is so clean the charger can be used as a dedicated power supply in it’s own right, with a unique power take-off.

The input range of voltages can be harnessed between 190-265V, and the heavy-duty design allows for full current delivery even though vessels cable losses require the charger to charge at a voltage of 30V. After 20 years of research and development, the 3-phase step charger technology has proved itself to be the quickest and most efficient way to keep healthy batteries at peak condition. The process is also ideal for revitalising completely flat batteries to minimise the ill effects of total discharge.

If there is an interruption in the shore-power during the process, the Mass Charger picks up where it left off, rather than starting the 3-phase cycle all over again. There is even a setting for the delicate charging of Nickel Cadmium batteries.

Amongst the upgrades is the addition of full MasterBus connectivity, allowing the charger to communicate with the rest of a Mastervolt system by means of a single ‘plug and play’ CAN-bus cable. This provides total monitoring and automatic control of the distribution system when power is being generated from several different sources.

"We’ve made the best even better," explained Marc Persoon, Mastervolt’s Marketing Manager. "The Mass Charger range is the ultimate in reliability. We have maintained the dimensions and connections of the earlier models, but managed to actually improve the design from the experience of 10 years of heavy use, from the Polar Regions to the Tropics."

The Mass Charger range features 11 models in total, with two 12-volt, seven 24-volt and two 48-volt versions.

Prices start from £716.00 excluding VAT.

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Notes for editors

Mastervolt is world leader in the supply of electrical power solutions to marine, mobile, and solar markets and has a worldwide presence in more than 80 countries.

For further information on Mastervolt, please contact:

David Craig, Mastervolt UK, Winchester Hill Business Park, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7UT, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1794 516443. Fax: +44 (0)1794 516453

Email: dcraig@mastervolt.com

www.mastervolt.co.uk

Or:

Mastervolt International BV, Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Telephone: +31 (0)20 34 22 100. Fax: +31 (0)20 69 71 006

Email: mpersoon@mastervolt.com

www.mastervolt.com

For further press information, please contact:

Tina Mansell at The Mansell Agency.

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 701705. Mobile: +44(0)7973 850012.

Email: tina@themansellagency.com

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Mastervolt en STEYR's propulsion system of the future

Mastervolt & Steyr's propulsion system of the future

As a result of their ongoing partnership, leading Dutch-based electrical specialist MASTERVOLT and the Austrian specialist of Marine diesel engines STEYR MOTORS are proud to announce that the revolutionary series hybrid propulsion system based on the GPX has just been announced.

Mastervolt has been at the forefront of pioneering work in this field, including close co-operation with the Austrian engine manufacturer Steyr.

Steyr has developed a highly efficient and compact Genset combining a unique, powerful diesel engine with a highly efficient PM (permanent magnet) generator to be integrated within the GPX models. The core of the Genset is a newly developed horizontal 2 cylinder parallel twin marine diesel engine with 25 kW based on the proven STEYR MOTORS M1 Monoblock design, and equipped with a STEYR MOTORS patented mass balancing system.

Talks are in progress with yacht builders for them to become potential field testing partners, because the application of the GPX technology results in the ideal propulsion and electric power system. With the benefits of electric propulsion, high torque at low speeds making manoeuvring extremely easy, it enables you to cruise with just the sound of the water passing the hull. The usual drawback of limited range will not be part of this system, as the GPX will operate as a range extender.

The GPX is best described as a compact, intelligent power station, and features a small but powerful engine with generator, an inverter, a three-step battery charger and shore power hub all in one neat package. Much smaller and lighter than conventional generators, it supplies everything needed to run high-demand systems on a boat, and does so with automatic precision. By using energy from the batteries to support the smaller and highly efficient generator at peaks, the generator can be much smaller. By combining a variable speed generator with the highly efficient permanent magnet, the generator can be another 15% smaller at the same output levels. The built-in inverter produces perfect sine-wave output power for any onboard application, even the most sensitive, like electric cooking plates. Communicating with all the systems on board via a CAN-Bus network, it also intelligently manages any shore power feeds, and ensures that batteries of whatever type are replenished as quickly as possible.

Marketing Manager of Mastervolt, Marc Persoon commented: "The GPX is one of our strategic developments. This development involves a partnership with state-of-the-art engine builder, STEYR. Together we will build a new generation of generators that is always ready to go, is smaller, weighs less and is more fuel efficient."

"This highly efficient series hybrid propulsion system is created to be in line with the requirements of boat builders. Optimized power management, silent move and high comfort, flexible and simple integration as well as reduced maintenance efforts are core values of this product," stated Michael Hauenschild, Project Manager at STEYR MOTORS.

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Notes for editors

Mastervolt is world leader in the supply of electrical power solutions to marine, mobile, and solar markets and has a worldwide presence in more than 80 countries.

STEYR MOTORS GmbH is the specialist for Diesel Engines out of the earlier Steyr-Daimler-Puch

group of companies. Decades of Engine Engineering and Production of diesel engines for all kind

of commercial & military vehicles resulted in the development of the STEYR M1- ("Monoblock")

engine family. Our products are highly specialised in regard of operational safety, environmental

protection, power density and cost effectiveness. Best skilled Engineers in Engineering, Quality

Assurance and Production are guarantees for customer's satisfaction and worldwide success with

our products.

STEYR diesel engines are a synonym for most modern technologies, carefully engineered and

manufactured as a typical representative of Austria's worldwide image for engine engineering &

technology.

For further information on Mastervolt, please contact:

Mastervolt International BV, Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Telephone: +31 (0)20 34 22 100. Fax: +31 (0)20 69 71 006

Email: mpersoon@mastervolt.com

www.mastervolt.com

For further information on STEYR MOTORS GmbH, please contact:

STEYR MOTORS GmbH, Im Stadtgut B1, A-4407 Steyr, Austria

Telephone: +43 (0)7252/222-11. Fax: +43 (0) 7252/222-19

Email: r.mandorfer@steyr-motors.com

www.steyr-motors.com

For further press information, please contact:

Tina Mansell at The Mansell Agency.

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 701705. Mobile: +44(0)7973 850012.

Email: tina@themansellagency.com

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