Nurminen Logistics Plc Press release 2.1.2008 Nurminen Logistics Plc started its operation The strategy of the new listed company is characterised by innovativeness and growth-orientedness. The company aims to increase its turnover significantly. Nurminen Logistics was created on 1 January 2008 when John Nurminen Oy split up. The new listed company provides and produces high-quality logistics services that enhance our customers' competitiveness in Finland, the Baltic Sea region, Russia and other CIS countries. It aims to significantly grow its turnover through investments and company acquisitions and strives for at least a 14% annual return on its investment. The operation of Nurminen Logistics is divided into three business units: Nurminen Cargo, Nurminen Heavy and Nurminen Care. Nurminen Cargo offers rail transports, terminal services and forwarding; Nurminen Heavy offers special and heavy transports and Nurminen Care offers medical transports. There are five members on the Board of Directors of Nurminen Logistics Plc: - President and CEO Lasse Paitsola (President, CEO) - CFO Antti Sallila - Senior Vice President Kaj Kulp (restructurings and investments) - Senior Vice President Petteri Pelkonen (Nurminen Heavy and Nurminen Care) - Senior Vice President Harri Vainikka (Nurminen Cargo) Nurminen Logistics Oy's listing took place by transferring a part of the business operation of the divided John Nurminen Oy to Kasola Plc. The transaction took place on 1 January 2008 when the name of Kasola Plc was changed to Nurminen Logistics Plc. For further information on Nurminen Logistics, please visit the new website at www.nurminenlogistics.com. Best regards, Niina Haasola Communications Manager Nurminen Logistics Plc Head Office Pasilankatu 2, P.O.Box 124 FI-00241 Helsinki, Finland Tel. +358 10 545 2132 Fax +358 10 545 2000 Mobile +358 50 545 0548 niina.haasola@nurminenlogistics.com www.nurminenlogistics.com