INTERNATIONALIZATION AWARD 2007 BY THE PRESIDENT GRANTED TO ETTEPLAN

INTERNATIONALIZATION AWARD 2007 BY THE PRESIDENT GRANTED TO ETTEPLAN

Today, February 14, Etteplan Oyj was granted the Internationalization Award 2007 by Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic of Finland. The purpose of this award is to promote the operations of Finnish companies in international settings and their ability to develop and apply new methods of operation. Important criteria in the company's selection for the award were that Etteplan is a competitive, international, and expanding company with a huge impact on employment and well-being. Finpro, an association whose aim is to support internationalization of Finnish companies, selected the nominees for the award and proposed the award-winners to the President of the Republic. In connection with the Internationalization Award 2007, the 40-year history of the award was celebrated also. ”Internationalization process requires continues development of business operations, which for its' part necessitates new products and operation models all the time. The Internationalization Award granted to us proves that our determined work to expand our supply of services has succeeded, says Heikki Hornborg, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Etteplan Oyj. Etteplan Oyj is in industrial technology and technical information expert services specialized international company. The company enjoyed a turnover of 125.2 million euros in 2007, and it employed at year end almost 2,000 people. Hollola; February 14, 2008 Etteplan Oyj Matti Hyytiäinen President and CEO More information is available from Matti Hyytiäinen, President and CEO of Etteplan Oyj (tel. +358 400 710 968)or Heikki Hornborg, Chairman of the Board of Directors (tel. +358 400 873 063). DISTRIBUTION: OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki Principle media www.etteplan.com