Rautaruukki continues expansion eastwards: new ...

Press release 20 October 2008

Rautaruukki is to open its first sales office in Belarus and will
then have operations in 26 countries.


Expansion eastwards is a further step in Ruukki's strategic intent to
become the industry leader in steel construction in Europe.

"Expansion of our sales network into Belarus will improve our
customer service and provide the potential for new partnerships.
There is strong demand for new solutions and fast construction
technologies, which we are now better placed to provide," says Saku
Sipola, President, Ruukki Construction.

The construction market in Belarus has been showing strong growth. In
the first half of 2008 the construction sector grew by more than 20
per cent (Finpro).

For further information, please contact: Saku Sipola, President,
Ruukki Construction, tel. [phone].


Rautaruukki supplies metal-based components, systems and integrated
systems to the construction and engineering industries. The company
has a wide selection of metal products and services. Rautaruukki has
operations in 26 countries and employs 14,990 people. Net sales in
2007 totalled EUR 3.9 billion. The company's share is quoted on the
OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki (Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). The
Corporation uses the marketing name Ruukki.

www.ruukki.com


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