Rautaruukki Oyj Press Release September 20 2007 at 13.45 MAJOR BRIDGE STRUCTURE DELIVERY FROM RAUTARUUKKI TO SWEDEN Rautaruukki will supply foundation steel piles and the steel superstructures for the bridge crossing the Älandsfjärden north of Härnösand in Sweden. The massive railway bridge will be built by Skanska Sverige AB and will be part of the Ådalsbanan railway project. The contract is valued at over 5 million euros and deliveries will take place during 2007 and 2008. The Älandsfjärden bridge will be 760 metres long and 24 metres high. Delivery comprises the steel structure for the composite bridge superstructure and large diameter steel piles fitted with rock shoes. Ruukki's prefabricated structures enable short construction time and easy on-site installation. Ruukki is working in close cooperation with Skanska and the bridge designer, providing its knowledge of structures in order to meet strict railway regulations. According to Lars Pettersson, Technical Manager, Bridges from Skanska Sverige, “the type of cooperation with Ruukki in this and several previous projects enables development of construction- friendly steel structures, making the on-site work environment safer and installation easier.” “Ruukki is able to supply an extensive range of bridge and foundation systems for road and railway construction projects. We have a long and extensive experience of challenging infrastructure projects in the Nordic countries. Since the acquisition of the Norwegian company Scanbridge earlier this year, we are even better equipped for supplying structures, design support and installation services for large bridge projects,” sums up Sami Eronen, Senior Vice President, Infrastructure Construction, Ruukki Construction. For references and product information, please visit www.ruukki.com. Further information is available from: Sami Eronen, SVP, Infrastructure Construction, Ruukki Construction, tel. +358 20 59 25173 Rautaruukki Corporation Anne Pirilä SVP, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations 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 23 countries and employs 14,500 people. Net sales in 2006 totalled EUR 3.7 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 www.ruukki.com