Ruukki continues expansion eastwards: new sales...

Press release 3 November 2009

Ruukki is to open its first sales office in Turkey and will then have
operations in 27 countries.


Expanding the sales network into Turkey will enable Ruukki to improve
the quality of its customer service and shorten delivery times.
Expansion of the business area is an important step and brings Ruukki
closer to its strategic intent of becoming one of European leading
provider of special steel products.

"The dynamic Turkish market, which includes much industrial
production, is an interesting one and we consider the market has
strong potential for our special steel products. The opening of our
new sales office not only brings us within closer reach of existing
and new customers, but also supports Ruukki's strategy to extend its
customer base for special steel products in Europe," says Kari
Lehtinen, Senior Vice President Sales, Ruukki Metals.

For further information, please contact:

Kari Lehtinen, Senior Vice President, Sales, Ruukki Metals, +358 20
592 5640


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 27 countries and employs 12,200 people. Net sales in
2008 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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