KfW IPEX-Bank finances state-of-the-art energy-efficient environmentally friendly press lines for BMW / Largest servo press lines in the world / Important contract for German engineering industry

Frankfurt am Main (ots) - With EUR 130 million, KfW IPEX-Bank is
financing two highly energy-efficient and powerful servo press lines
and the construction of new manufacturing halls for two BMW AG plants
in Germany. The financing agreements were signed on Friday.

The equipment ordered by BMW are compact crossbar feeder press
lines with ServoDirect technology. The presses are manufactured in
Baden-Württemberg and Thüringen. The modern servo motors reduce
friction losses in the drive train of the presses. Compared to
conventional drives this leads not only to a substantial reduction of
energy use per component, but also to savings of hydraulic oil and
less noise emissions, vibrations and transport operations while
simultaneously reducing the surface area required. The project meets
ambitious sustainability criteria and thus receives funding from the
ERP Environmental Protection and Energy Saving Programme of KfW.

"We are pleased to contribute to this environmentally friendly
showcase project of BMW AG. At the same time, through our investment
we indirectly promote sales of German small and medium-sized
companies," said Markus Scheer, member of the Management Board of KfW
IPEX-Bank, on the occasion of the signing.

About KfW IPEX-Bank

KfW IPEX-Bank is responsible for international project and export
finance within KfW Bankengruppe. Its function of providing financing
to support the German and European economy is derived from the legal
mandate of KfW Bankengruppe. Its prime focus is on medium and
long-term lending to boost the export economy, develop economic and
social infrastructure and support environmental and climate
protection projects. KfW IPEX-Bank operates as a legally independent
group subsidiary and plays a major role in fulfilling the promotional
mission of KfW Bankengruppe. It has 526 employees (as of 31 December
2010) and is represented in the key economic and financial centres
around the globe.

Press Contact:
KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Palmengartenstraße 5-9, 60325 Frankfurt
Pressestelle: E-Mail: axel.breitbach@kfw.de
Tel. 069 7431-2961, Fax: 069 7431-9409, E-Mail:
info@kfw-ipex-bank.de,
Internet: www.kfw-ipex-bank.de

Inquiries for Journalist:
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dela.strumpf@kfw.de.