Rautaruukki created a concept for industrial pr...

Press release 3 November 2008

Rautaruukki has created a new concept for the construction of
industrial premises to shorten construction time and rationalise
construction projects. A pilot project saw the construction of
laundry premises in Estonia for textile services company Lindström.
Rautaruukki was responsible for delivering and installing the steel
frame, roof structures and façades.


With Ruukki's construction model, Lindström can, in future, use the
existing construction drawings and even structures to enlarge its
premises. The solution means the existing façades, doors and windows
can be reused in the next construction phase. The model also enables
the faster construction of similar industrial buildings, irrespective
of location. This in turn reduces construction costs.

"The project was very successful and resulted in not only the
creation of a new construction concept, but also the development of a
new, easier method for steel frame installation. Ruukki provided us
with well-defined instructions for project specifications and
coordinated contact with other contractors," says Pekka Tynjälä,
project manager from Lindström.

The new laundry building, over 1700 square metres, was built to
enhance Lindström's customer service capacity in Estonia. Lindström
has operations in 18 countries.

For further information, please contact
Jouni Metsämäki, SVP, Northern and Eastern Europe, 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 15,000 people. Net sales in
2007 totalled EUR 3.9 billion. The company's share is quoted on
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). The Corporation uses
the marketing name Ruukki.


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