INAUGURATION OF THE ASTALOY PLANT

On the same day as the Annual General Meeting, 6 May 2004, the extension of the Astaloy Plant was inaugurated, an investment amounting to about MSEK 150.

Astaloys are prealloyed powders having had a strong growth during the last few years. The powders are used for manufacturing of components with high demands on mechanical performances.

Höganäs 6 May 2004

Claes Lindqvist
President and CEO