PONSSE OYJ PRESS RELEASE 15 OCTOBER 2007 AT 4.15 PM Minister of Trade and Industry Mauri Pekkarinen inaugurated HT Lasertekniikka Oy's new production facilities in Vieremä On 15 October 2007, Ponsse Oyj's partner company HT Lasertekniikka Oy, which produces plate-like steel components, opened new production facilities in Vieremä. The total area of the new facilities is 2,500 square metres, and the latest technology is being used. The production facilities were built by Vieremän Toimitilat Oy. In November 2006, Ponsse signed with HT Lasertekniikka a partnership agreement with the objective of achieving long-term cooperation and improving competitiveness. HT Lasertekniikka's new factory is located in the immediate vicinity of Ponsse's Vieremä factory. Vieremä is witnessing the growth of a strong concentration of forest technology expertise, built by Ponsse, the municipality of Vieremä and partner companies. The purpose of this concentration of expertise is to achieve synergy and networking benefits. "We actively look for partner companies that are able to meet our high quality requirements and ensure quick reactions and reliable production in the changing market situation. HT Lasertekniikka Oy is the leading specialist in Finland in laser technology, and the company's operational principle is similar to Ponsse's - closeness to the customer. Our partner companies like to get down to business, and together we can ensure the quality of our products," says Arto Tiitinen, President and CEO of Ponsse Oyj. HT Lasertekniikka Oy is the leading specialist in Finland in laser and water jet cutting. Its machine park and production capacity in this field is the largest and most versatile in the country. The objective of HT Lasertekniikka is to provide customised, comprehensive solutions. The company operates as a system supplier for its large and diverse clientele. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified quality and environmental systems support the quality of the company's activities. Vieremä 15 October 2007 Ponsse Oyj Arto Tiitinen President and CEO FURTHER INFORMATION Arto Tiitinen, tel. +358 400 566 875 DISTRIBUTION Principal media www.ponsse.com