30 June 2009 - Earlier this year, Wirth became a fully controlled
subsidiary of Aker Solutions, a Norwegian owned company. Today, Wirth
Maschinen- und Bohrgeräte-Fabrik GmbH changes its name to Aker Wirth
GmbH, reflecting the change of ownership and the successful
integration into Aker Solutions that has taken place since the
acquisition.

"Our acquisition of Wirth complements and expands our customer
offering. Aker Solutions is now one of only two suppliers in the
world of complete drilling packages. In addition, the acquisition of
Wirth's mining and construction expertise strengthens our presence in
the process and construction markets," says Per Harld Kongelf,
executive vice president of Aker Solutions. "Furthermore, we are
happy, that Christoph Kleuters has accepted to continue in his
position as Chief Executive Officer."

Collaboration
For more than two decades Wirth has been successfully collaborating
with Aker Solutions on drilling packages. By formalising this
connection through acquisition, the goal is to strengthen the
existing collaboration and expand it to all of Aker Solutions
drilling activities globally. The collaboration will also be extended
to Wirth's mining and construction division to the benefit of Aker
Solutions' process and construction activities.

"We share a passion for technology and have been collaborating for
over two decades on successful drilling projects," says Christoph
Kleuters, CEO of Aker Wirth. "Our transition to Aker Wirth reinforces
our commitment to our customers and employees and strengthens our
position in the global market."

Value in the name
"The Wirth name is a valuable asset and will live on in the legal
entity name and product names of the company," says Per Harald
Kongelf.

As of today, building signage, machine labelling, corporate brochures
and marketing materials now all reflect the name change and new look
and feel of Aker Wirth.

About Aker Wirth
Aker Wirth is one of the leading equipment suppliers, serving the
energy sector for oil and gas drilling products as well as mining and
civil construction products for the industry.

For more than 110 years, Aker Wirth has been supporting the
establishment of a modern and efficient development of natural
resources and infrastructure, promoting growth and improving the
standard of living around the world.

As part of the change Wirth's subsidiaries' names will also reflect
the change in ownership as follows:
* Wirth SCS Singapore Pty   into   Aker Wirth SCS Singapore Pty.
* Wirth Mgt. Inc.   into   Aker Wirth Mgt. Inc.
* Wirth International LLP   into   Aker Wirth International LLP
* Wirth Australia Pty   into   Aker Wirth Australia Pty

Aker Wirth is a fully controlled subsidiary of Aker Solutions AS, a
global provider of engineering and construction services, technology
products and integrated solutions.

ENDS

For further information, please contact:

Media:
Karen Romer, VP Communications, Aker Solutions, Tel: +47 67 32 60,
Mob: +47 950 74 950
Astrid Goldberg, Communications Manager, Aker Wirth Tel: +49 2431
83-459

Investor relations:
Lasse Torkildsen, SVP Investor Relations, Aker Solutions. Tel: +47 67
51 30 39, Mob: +47 911 37 194

Career opportunities:
Visit http://www.akersolutions.com/careers

Aker Solutions ASA, through its subsidiaries and affiliates
("Aker Solutions"), is a leading global provider of engineering and
construction services, technology products and integrated solutions.
Aker Solutions' business serves several industries, including
oil & gas, refining & chemicals, mining & metals and
power generation. The Aker Solutions group is organised in a number
of separate legal entities. Aker Solutions is used as the common
brand/trademark for most of these entities.

Aker Solutions' parent company is Aker Solutions ASA.  Aker Solutions
has aggregated annual revenues of approximately NOK 58 billion and
employs approximately 23 000 people in about 30 countries.

Aker Solutions is part of Aker (www.akerasa.com), a group of premier
companies with a focus on energy, maritime and marine resource
industries. The Aker companies share a common set of values and a
long tradition of industrial innovation. As an industrial owner
controlling 40.27 percent of the shares in Aker Solutions through
Aker Holding AS, Aker ASA takes an active role in the development of
Aker Solutions.

This press release may include forward-looking information or
statements and is subject to our disclaimer, see
www.akersolutions.com.


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