MetNet International Workshop in Hämeenlinna

Opening speech

Managing Director Jouni Haajanen, Häme Development Centre Ltd

25-26.2.2008 MetNet Workshop 1 25-26.2.2008 MetNet Workshop 2 HÄME DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF THE HÄMEENLINNA REGION

Company was established in the summer 2000. The owners of the company are the city of Hämeenlinna and surrounding municipalities , , , , , and . Companys main function is to promote and to develop regional economic policy and also to arrange and to organize business services in the Hämeenlinna region.

25-26.2.2008 MetNet Workshop 3 FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF HÄMEENLINNA

The City of Hämeenlinna was founded in 1639. Population 2007: 47 899 as of January 1st Total area: 185 km2, of which 19 km2 are lakes (10 % of the total area). Municipal budget for 2007: 263 million € Municipal tax for 2007: 18 % Distances from/to: 100 km Tampere 80 km Lahti 80 km Turku 140 km Twin towns: Baerum/Norway Celle/Germany Fiskenaesset/Greenland Hafnarfjördur/Iceland Tver/Russia Püspökladanyi/Hungary Torun/Poland Uppsala/Sweden Weimar/Germany

25-26.2.2008 MetNet Workshop 4 FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF HÄMEENLINNA

The City of Hämeenlinna was founded in 1639. Population 2007: 47 899 as of January 1st Total area: 185 km2, of which 19 km2 are lakes (10 % of the total area). Municipal budget for 2007: 263 million € Municipal tax for 2007: 18 % Distances from/to: Helsinki 100 km Tampere 80 km Lahti 80 km Turku 140 km Twin towns: Baerum/Norway Celle/Germany Fiskenaesset/Greenland Hafnarfjördur/Iceland Tver/Russia Püspökladanyi/Hungary Torun/Poland Uppsala/Sweden Weimar/Germany

25-26.2.2008 MetNet Workshop 5 FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF HÄMEENLINNA

Hämeenlinna is the Hämeenlinna presents the Lines of business: administrative centre of the ideal combination of nature Services 41 % province of Southern and culture. Already 365 Industry 21 % , a traditional and years old, the city is full of Trade, hotels and vibrant educational and historical sights and restaurants 15 % cultural town at the junction surrounded by beautiful Finance and insurance 11 of nationally important rail, nature reserves. The city's % road and waterway landmark is its medieval red Transport and network. brick castle and Hämeenlinna communication 5 % is also famous for its unique Aulanko Park and as the birthplace of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.

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Rautaruukki supplies metal-based components, systems and integrated systems to the construction and mechanical engineering industries. The company has a wide selection of metal products and services. Rautaruukki has operations in 24 countries and employs 14,700 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 has used the marketing name Ruukki since 2004

Rautaruukki steelfactory is the biggest private employer (about 1000 employees) in Hämeenlinna

25-26.2.2008 MetNet Workshop 7 PATRIA GROUP

Patria is a defence and aerospace group with international operations delivering its customers competitive solutions based on own specialist know- how and partnerships. Patria is owned by the State of Finland (73,2%) and the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V. (26,8%). Patria is organised into three coordinating Business Segments and nine Business Units with the business and balance sheet responsibilities, supported by head office.

Patria landsystems factory employes 450 persons in Hämeenlinna

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Konecranes is a world-leading provider of lifting solutions and services

Konecranes customer services and lifting equipment keep production processes up and running around the world– to help our customers run their operations very efficiently, whatever the field they are in, from paper, primary metals, mining, ports, and shipyards to power generation, waste management, plastics, automotive manufacturing, and numerous other applications. We are organized along three global business areas: Heavy Lifting, Standard Lifting and Service. Konecranes sales totalled EUR 1,472.8 million in 2006, and we employ approximately 7500 people in 41 countries. Konecranes shares are listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange (symbol: KCI1V) and our shareholders represent a cross-section of international investors. Koncranes cranefactory employes 300 persons in Hämeenlina

25-26.2.2008 MetNet Workshop 9 SISU AXLES

Trucks and industrial vehicles come in just about every size and configuration. But they all have one thing in common - they need axles to run on. And that, in a word, is our business - axles.

Our expertise is in knowing how to convert the forces generated by a vehicle into effective work on the ground.

We specialize in heavy-duty truck axles, typically planetary reduction axles. Our product assortment consists of a full range of drive and non-drive front axles, single and multi-axle rear axles, and axles for special purposes such as military and industrial use.

As a medium-sized flexible company we offer short leadtimes with responsive, top-quality service.

Sisu axlesfactory employes 150 persons in Hämeenlinna

25-26.2.2008 MetNet Workshop 10 ANNUAL TURNOVER IN INDUSTRY

25-26.2.2008 MetNet Workshop 11 THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN INDUSTRY

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