Swiss International Hotels & Resorts Announce Expansion in Greater China

Z?rich (CH)/Xiamen (CN) (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

Swiss International Hotels today announced it has signed an agreement with HuaYuan Group of Xiamen, China to develop Swiss International Hotels in Greater China. The transaction, assisted by Rockwood Associates LLC, Portland, USA (http://www.rockwd.com/), is part of both companies? shared strategy to capture the tremendous growth opportunities within China, the fastest growing hotel market in the world.

HuaYuan Group owns the 588-room Wyndham Hotel in Xiamen (http://www.wyndhamxiamen.com/ ) along with three other luxury hotels currently under development in China. Under the Swiss International Hotel brand, the company will now directly own and manage hotels, offering guests the next generation of luxury stay experience with superior facilities steeped in sustainable design, high-grade technology, revolutionary loyalty programs and consistent delivery of Swiss-quality services.

?For some time, we have wanted to branch out with our own brand,? said Mr. Benjamin Yan, Chairman of HuaYuan. ?Swiss International Hotels is especially appealing to us for its reputable characteristics of quality, reliability and service associated with Swiss hospitality standards which are exactly the same elements we identify with and want our guests to experience in our hotels. In this way, our vision and desire to expand in China matched completely with Swiss International?s vision to expand in Asia.?

Swiss International Hotels & Resorts has recently restructured to expand its business in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. The Company is active in management, franchise and affiliation with currently 30 affiliated hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Mr. Hans Kennedie, CEO of Swiss International added: ?Over the last 12 months, we have prepared the company and the brand for strategic expansion. It is our goal to create a global company with hotels around the world, which exemplify typical Swiss values and standards. We are proud to be associated with the HuaYuan Group for expansion in such an important market as China. We expect to continue our global expansion through other similar agreements with quality partners such as HuaYuan Group in other key areas of the world.?

About HuaYuan Holdings:

HuaYuan Holdings is one of the leading Real Estate Construction and Development Companies in China. The Company has developed and built numerous residential and commercial mixed-use projects in Xiamen, Nanchang, Wuhan, Guiyang and Kunming. Its own 588-room luxury hotel in downtown Xiamen (http://www.whatsonxiamen.com/), facing the water, is the best performing hotel in Xiamen while its 56-story luxury hotel in Nanchang will be the tallest hotel in Jiangxi Province upon completion in 2013 (http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/jiangxi/nanchang/).

About Swiss International Hotels & Resorts:

Swiss International Hotels & Resorts is currently associated with over 30 hotels in Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, the Middle East and Africa. The company is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland.

Swiss International is also active in operating hotels in Europe under the upscale Swiss International (http://www.swissinternationalhotels.com) and mid-market Spirit Inn (http://www.spiritinns.com) brands.

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Catalytic converters, the ubiquitous devices used in automobiles since 1975 to convert harmful exhaust emissions from incomplete engine combustion into more environmentally friendly gases, are now federally and internationally mandated for all engines. With breakthrough technology from ACAT Global LLC, a leader in clean air technology for emissions control, a commercially viable solution is now available.

'Game-Changing' Technology

ACAT Global has introduced a markedly advanced line of catalytic converter substrate cores made of stainless steel alloy foil. The products are lower in cost, one-third smaller in size and as much as 20 percent more efficient than alternative technologies in mitigating regulated emissions. The substrate core is the heart of the catalytic converter, supporting the washcoat and catalytic agents that convert hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and other toxic pollutants in engine exhaust into water vapor, carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas.

"ACAT Global has built an enviable name for itself by making the most efficient catalytic converter monoliths on the market," said Leisa Cuddy, ACAT director of communications. "ACAT's innovative catalytic converter technology is already at work in vehicles worldwide, dramatically cutting emissions and contributing to cleaner air. But what we're doing now is game-changing. It had been said that it was impossible to cost-effectively build monoliths for small engines and huge industrial engines. Now we're showing that it can be done."

ACAT Global also offers catalytic conversion solutions for fuel cell power sources that are one-third smaller than existing products. The company's proprietary fuel cell applications incorporate hollow-core design and nickel-free construction for improved reformer efficiency.

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????Non-Linear Construction Pattern - As opposed to straight channel constructions, ACAT's substrates have a non-linear construction pattern, thereby avoiding the possibility of "layer nesting" and the need for an intermediate plain foil layer. This design provides for a higher surface area and results in a smaller substrate.
????Optimized Reaction Conditions - ACAT's proprietary substrates ensure that gases entering any open channel move constantly to remix with other gases at interstitial locations where the channels intercept. This happens across the entire flow zone between any two foils. The resulting constant mixing and remixing optimizes reaction conditions for catalytic conversion.
????Infinite Packaging Variety - ACAT's unique technology allows it to make monoliths in any shape and size.

ACAT Global's converter substrate technology was originally developed by Delphi Corp. and its former parent General Motors. GM/Delphi invested an estimated $ 475-$ 500 million during an 18-year period to bring the technology to the point of full commercialization. As such, components produced via the manufacturing processes acquired by ACAT have passed GM's durability and efficiency protocols.

ACAT Global technology allows for the design of substrates in a wider variety of shapes and sizes than previously available in the marketplace. Utilizing patented technology and relying on unique and proprietary construction and assembly techniques, ACAT engineers have created compact, lightweight and durable converter substrate cores for a variety of engine applications.

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????Diesel truck retrofit solutions
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About ACAT Global

ACAT Global LLC has a deep commitment to research and development, and is exploring partnership opportunities with various progressive companies to bring about industry-changing solutions to emissions challenges. ACAT's patented technology capitalizes on aggressive emissions policies worldwide and in North America as set by both the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

Contact Leisa Cuddy, ACAT Global Director of Communications, at Ph: 949-235-7576; Email: leisacuddy(at)acatglobal(dot)com. Web: http://www.acatglobal.com

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