Robert Hermans, Head of Gunnebo Industries’ Business Area Lifting leaves his position in February 2006 for a new position in Gunnebo AB

“Robert has done an excellent job as Head of Business Area Lifting and we wish him all the best in his new position at Gunnebo AB,” says Christer Lenner, Gunnebo Industries’ President and CEO. Robert Hermans will remain as Head of Business Area Lifting until the end of February 2006. The process of recruiting a successor is underway. Robert Hermans took up his present position in February 2003. He succeeded Christer Lenner who had then held the position for more than seven years. Christer Lenner was appointed President and CEO for Gunnebo Industrier AB on 1 June 2002.