Rautaruukki launches its solution for single-st...

Press release 23 September 2008

Rautaruukki is introducing in Romania its new solutions package that
simplifies and makes the design and construction of commercial and
industrial buildings more efficient. The innovative solution includes
fast design, manufacture and installation of foundation, steel frame
and envelope structures for premises suitable e.g. for retail,
logistics or industrial operations.


"We are working and further developing innovations that serve the
interests of our customers in the construction market. A fast
planning and construction process saves our customers and partners'
time and resources. This is especially important for the end-user who
gets the premises into use much faster. Our solutions also mean less
financial and operational risk when the various parts of the building
are designed and manufactured to fit each other," says Saku Sipola,
President of Ruukki Construction.

Ruukki's new solution enables flexible scaling of building
dimensions. It also enables flexible choices for cladding material as
well as for window, door and gate openings. At best, the foundation,
frame, walls and roofing can be completed within a couple of months
of the customer's order.

"The biggest time saving is reached by the easy and fast design and
offering process. We have created a tool - a software application -
that enables efficient structural planning together with the
customer. A detailed offer can be provided at once," promises
Madalina Dumitru Country Marketing Manager of Ruukki Romania. "Also
erection of industrial halls is easy with our integrated and
prefabricated structures."

Ruukki has had a strong presence in Romania since 2001, serving
customers in the commercial and industrial construction sector and
residential roofing market through 105 local distributors. Ruukki has
invested EUR 35 million in building a new plant in Bolintin Deal in
Romania. The profile sheet line at the plant started up in October
2007 and steel frame production in June 2008. The new sandwich panel
production line will start in late autumn 2008. Ruukki's investment
speeds up deliveries and enhances project deliveries in Romania and
Bulgaria. Ruukki currently employs about 240 people in Romania and by
the end of this year will have about 400 people there.

Further information is available from:
Saku Sipola, President, Ruukki Construction, tel: [phone]
Daniel Mach, Senior Vice President, Sales, Central Eastern Europe,
Ruukki Construction, tel: [phone]
Madalina Dumitru, Country Marketing Manager, Ruukki Romania, tel: +
40 72 42 38792

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 25 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.