Production in Lichtenvoorde is moving to its own new company premises. NUON once again opts for collaboration with Fortes energy Systems. Export of AquaHeat heating units to Belgium, Denmark, England and Ireland. Introduction of complete electronic control for AquaHeat units . Cooperation with Frese A/S is entered into. Legal merging of FDE Industrial with Fortes Import B.V. “ Fortes Energy Systems” is introduced as a new marketing name. Fortes Import takes over all activities and personnel of Danfoss District Energy (NL) after the cooperation is terminated by Fortes. No revenue increase for the first time due to the financial crisis of 2009. Portfolio is expanded with large stations / control components and heat exchangers. Establishment of own production location with FDE Industrial in Lichtenvoorde. Record number of 18.000 AGH heating units produced in 1 year. Fortes Import moves to its own new business premises in Houten. Agency with Hydrometer (Diehl) energy masters. Collaboration with Danfoss District Energy