Larox Corporation Company announcement 18.12.2008 at 2 pm Larox announces a revised full-year outlook for 2008 Growing uncertainty in the world economy has affected Larox's customer segments. With the weakening demand, Larox has received less new orders during the current quarter than expected. Following this situation, Larox announces a revised outlook for 2008. Net sales and operating profit (EBIT) for 2008 will increase in comparison to 2007 but relative profitability will not progress as expected. It will, however, remain on a very satisfactory level. Larox estimated earlier net sales, result, and profitability to increase from 2007. Larox will publish the financial statements review for January-December 2008 on Friday, February 13, 2009. Larox Corporation For further information: Topi Karppanen President & CEO Phone. +358 (0) 20 7687210 Fax +358 (0) 20 7687277 topi.karppanen@larox.com DISTRIBUTION: Nasdaq OMX Helsinki Ltd., Central media, www.larox.com Larox develops, designs and manufactures industrial filters and is a leading technology company in its field. Larox is a full service solution provider in filtration for separating solids from liquids. It supplies comprehensive aftermarket services throughout the lifespan of the Larox solution. Companies world-wide in mining and metallurgy, chemical processing and related industries benefit from the Larox technologies. Larox operates in over 40 countries and has over 460 employees. Larox Group is headquartered in Lappeenranta, Finland where the Group also has production facilities. Net sales in 2007 totaled 158.3 million euros, of which more than 95 % were generated by exports and the company's foreign operations.