Josefina Tallqvist appointed Director, Corporate Communication and IR of Rettig Group

Josefina Tallqvist has been appointed Director, Corporate Communication and IR as of 1 September 2014 reporting to Hans Sohlström, President and CEO. She will continue to report to Tomas von Rettig, VP Corporate Finance and Development, in matters relating to investor relations.

"Considering the strategic importance of communication both within Rettig Group and with our key external stakeholders, Josefina will continue to be in charge of communication with our bond investors and media. As of September she will also be in charge of developing and co-ordinating our group wide corporate communication efforts", said Hans Sohlström, President and CEO of Rettig Group.

Josefina started as Investor Relations Manager at Rettig Group in February 2013. She is a member of Rettig Group‘s management team.

For further information, please contact:

Hans Sohlström, President and CEO, Rettig Group

Tel. +358 9 6188 3220, email: hans.sohlstrom@rettig.fi or www.rettig.fi

Rettig Group is a Finnish family business that creates value for generations through sustainable and long-term growth. In all our businesses we focus on leading market positions and more customer value with less environmental impact. Rettig Group owns Rettig ICC – Europe's leading supplier of heat emitters and indoor climate comfort; Nordkalk – northern Europe’s leading supplier of limestone-based products for industry, agriculture and environmental care; and Bore – the industrial shipping service provider. In 2013, Rettig Group’s turnover was EUR 974 million and the group had about 4,300 employees in 25 countries.