Exel's Annual Report 2008 has been published in electronic format

EXEL OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 12.3.2009

EXEL’S ANNUAL REPORT 2008 HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT

Exel's Annual Report 2008 has been published in electronic format in English and in Finnish.

The electronic PDF files are available for downloading on the Investor Relations pages of the company's Internet site at http://investor.exel.net/annualreports/annualreport2008/pdf/Exel_Annual_Report_2008.pdf

The files can also be ordered from investor@exel.fi, by telephone from +358 20 7541 225, or in writing from Exel/Annual Report request, PO Box 29, 52701 Mäntyharju, Finland.


Vantaa, 12 March 2009

EXEL OYJ


Vesa Korpimies
President and CEO


Further information:
Vesa Korpimies, President and CEO, Exel Oyj, tel. +358 50 590 6754
Ilkka Silvanto, CFO, Exel Oyj, tel. +358 50 598 9553


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OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki
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EXEL IN BRIEF
Exel is a technology company which designs, manufactures and markets composite profiles and tubes for industrial applications. The Group is the leading composite profile manufacturer in the world and concentrates on growing niche segments.

The core of the operations is based on own, internally developed composite technology, product range based on it and a strong market position in selected segments with a strong quality and brand image. Profitable growth is pursued by a relentless search for new applications and development in co-operation with customers. The personnel’s expertise and high level of technology play a major role in Exel’s operations.

Exel’s share is listed in the Small Cap segment of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.