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Visit of Authorities to the new office building Oerlikon Graziano SpA

Oerlikon Graziano welcomes the Regional Authorities and dedicates the new office building to its founder

Rivoli, , 19 June 2015 – Oerlikon Graziano SpA, gear, drive and shifting solutions provider, will welcome the Governor of the Region, Sergio Chiamparino and the local Authorities on Friday, June 19, at the official opening ceremony of the new office building in Rivoli, C.so IV Novembre, 53. During the visit a plaque in memory of Cav. Carlo Graziano, who founded the Company in 1951, will be affixed to the front side of the building.

Oerlikon Graziano, part of Oerlikon’s Drive Systems Segment, is a global player in the power transmission field with more than 60 years of experience. Today the Company is focused on the major markets as Off-Highway (Agricultural and Construction), Automotive and Industrial Application and includes in its portfolio prestigious brands. Its success is based on innovative and high-tech solutions, know-how and engineering capabilities that meet the customer needs, providing complete driveline systems as well as single gearing components.

The Governor of the Piedmont Region, Dr. Sergio Chiamparino, the Vice Mayor of the City of Rivoli, Dr. Franco Rolfo and local Authorities will attend the site visit. On the occasion of the visit a plaque in memory of Cav. Carlo Graziano, who founded the Company in 1951, will be affixed to the front side of the building, to remember his commitment and dedication, building up over the years an example of manufacturing excellence on the territory and in the world. The -based Company, with five plants in Italy, four in Piedmont - Rivoli, Sommariva Perno, Cervere, San Giovanni - and one in Puglia - Bari -, and an international presence in Europe (UK) and in Asia (China and India), has developed over the years a long-term strategy, which has favoured investments in innovation, research and development, has invested in advanced design systems and methods of production with a high degree of automation, which provide the flexibility and reliability needed to manage the production of a wide variety of products.

"Ours is a Company that deals daily on the issues of today and, above all, is looking to the future but, for me and for all of us, it is important not to forget our roots, where we come from," says Paul Ramadori, President and CEO Oerlikon Graziano SpA. "For this reason we decided to dedicate our European Headquarters to the memory of the founder of the Graziano Group, to his business vision, his dedication to work and the ability to enhance the employees".

For further information please contact:

Stella Roagna Erika Gastaldi Head of Global Communications & Marketing Marketing & Communications Specialist Drive Systems Segment Oerlikon Graziano Oerlikon Graziano T +39 011 9570 206 T +39 011 9570 945 [email protected] [email protected]

About Oerlikon Oerlikon (SIX: OERL) is a leading global technology Group, focusing on providing market-leading technologies and services for surface solutions, manmade fibers manufacturing, drive systems and vacuum pumps and components in growth markets. These cutting-edge technologies benefit customers by improving their product performance, productivity, efficient use of energy and resources, and also by contributing to a more sustainable environment. A Swiss company with over 100 years of tradition, Oerlikon has a global footprint of over 15 500 employees at more than 200 locations in 36 countries and sales of CHF 3.2 billion in 2014. The company invested CHF 121 million in R&D in 2014 and has over 1 300 specialists developing innovative and customer-oriented products and services.

Oerlikon Graziano Oerlikon Graziano is a global player in power transmission field with more than 60 years of experience. Today the company is focused on the major markets as Off-Highway (Agricultural and Construction), Automotive and Industrial Application. Through its global footprint - in America (USA), Asia (China and India) and Europe (Italy, Russia and UK) – and its innovation, experience and high- tech solutions, Oerlikon Graziano is able to meet the customer needs, providing complete driveline systems as well as single gearing components. Recognized as a technology innovator, it is appreciated for the high quality of its products and services and the unique ability to manage high complexity-challenging time to market programs.

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Top view of the new office building at Oerlikon Graziano Rivoli

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