MARTELA CORPORATION RELEASE July 30, 2008 at 14.30 RELEASE OF MARTELA'S INTERIM REPORT 1-6/2008 Martela Corporation's interim report 1 January - 30 June 2008, will be released on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 9.00 a.m. The stock exchange release, interim report and presentation materials will be published at that time on the company's website. An event for analysts, portfolio managers and media will be held in Finnish on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 10.00-11.00 a.m. at Martelatalo, Takkatie 1, Pitäjänmäki. The result is presented by CEO Heikki Martela. At the event also Director Ilkka Koskimies discusses the topic of product development and innovations - how to predict future customer needs?” Those wishing to attend the event are requested to notify the company in advance by email to Johanna Suhonen (firstname.lastname@martela.fi). Helsinki, July 30, 2008 Martela Corporation Mats Danielsson Finance Director Distribution OMX Nordic Exchange Principal Media www.martela.com