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May 22, 2008

Moventas strengthens its operations in China


Moventas expands its operations in China by establishing a Competence Center in Suzhou. The expansion supports Moventas’ growth strategy both for industrial and wind gear businesses, strengthens the global network and improves customer service.

The Competence Center in Suzhou will primarily serve the industrial gear business. Since many original equipment manufacturers and paper mills are located in the area, there is a strong local customer base especially in the paper industry.

The Competence Center in Suzhou will also serve as a common sourcing platform for both business areas and it also supports the growth of the wind gear business in the Asian market. The expansion of the sourcing network to China is an essential part of Moventas’ global growth strategy.

The Suzhou Competence Center will provide local customers with sales and service support. In addition to comprehensive gear service and sales, the Competence Center will have limited assembly operations and resources for purchasing and logistics as well as for technical support.

The existing Competence Center in Shanghai will continue its current operations and offer technical and sales support for customers within the fiber and paper as well as minerals industries. Moventas will establish a limited liability company with 100% foreign ownership in China. Competence Centers in Shanghai and Suzhou will operate under the new company.

Further information:
Ilkka Hakala
President and CEO, Moventas
tel. +358 400 824 696 

Moventas
Moventas specializes in mechanical power transmission. As one of the world’s leading companies in this area, Moventas develops, manufactures and sells wind turbine gears and mechanical drives for process industries. The company also provides a complete portfolio of lifecycle maintenance services. The company employs over 1 200 people in Finland, Germany, Sweden, Canada, the USA, Singapore and China. European private equity investor Industri Kapital is the majority shareholder of Moventas. www.moventas.com





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