Larox Strengthens its Operations in Russia

- New Subsidiary Offers Local Service and Customer Support

Larox has established a subsidiary in Russia (OOO Larox) to further strengthen
its foothold in the growing Russian market. The new subsidiary will benefit
Larox's customers in Russia and permit Larox to develop both new filter and
aftermarket sales locally. 

Doing business in Russia is not new for Larox. “We have been supplying filters,
filtration solutions and aftermarket services to Russian customers for
decades,” explained Mr. Topi Karppanen, President and CEO of Larox Corporation, 
“Russia is a very important market for us, and we believe there is great
potential for Larox's products and services. Demand for efficient solid-liquid
separation solutions is continuously growing as process industry companies look
for ways to reduce their operating costs and environmental impact.”

“Larox's strategy is to grow globally by developing a local presence and
offering local customer services. Our unique customer service is one of our
company's cornerstones. It includes a wide portfolio of products, solutions
and services, in addition to our capability to service our customers
locally i.e. in their own country and in their own languages. It is extremely
important for Larox to be able to operate close to our customers,” 
Mr. Karppanen continued, “Thanks to this approach, we have been able to build 
excellent customer relationships with major players both in the Mining,
Metallurgy and Chemical Process Industries worldwide, and today we look forward
to strengthening this local presence in Russia.” 

Operating through a subsidiary will be a major advantage that will improve
Larox's local customer service and benefit Larox's customers in Russia
and other CIS countries. Both Mining and Chemical Industry sectors are
expected to develop rapidly in Russia in the coming years.

“There are large reserves of natural resources in Russia and its mining
sector will continue to grow,” said Mr. Topi Karppanen, “Russia is also a huge
market for products manufactured by the Chemical Process Industries, many
of which are produced locally.” 

Introducing New Service Programs

OOO Larox, located in Moscow, will offer and support the entire Larox product,
solution and service portfolio, as well as serve all customer segments. 
“Larox focuses 100% on the solid-liquid separation technology, and we are
recognized as the technology leader in several filter types,” said 
Mr. Karppanen. In addition to Larox's own brand name, the product range includes
other well-known brands such as Hoesch, Pannevis, Ceramec, Scheibler and
Scanmec. Larox aftermarket services support all of these filters.

Mr. Kauko Tanninen, Managing Director and Service Manager for OOO Larox, added, 
“We will establish our own spare parts and component stock in Russia, and with
the help of reliable global logistics partners will handle all imports
ourselves. This is a clear improvement in our level of service to Russian
customers. We will be able to better support their operations by offering
continuous local service, as well as shorter delivery and response times.” 

To ensure the “Performance for Life” of Larox filters, Larox has developed and
packaged a whole range of services that are currently offered to customers
worldwide. 

“There are several service packages and programs that will definitely
interest our customers in Russia. We do not limit our services to only spare
parts or maintenance,” Mr. Tanninen explained. “Our extensive service products
aim at maximizing the availability of our customers' filtration solution,
minimizing their operating costs and optimizing their process results.” 

Larox's subsidiary in Russia is strategically located in Moscow, taking full
advantage of the well established infrastructure in the area. 

“Russia is an enormous country, and many of our customers' production sites are
located far from Moscow. However, since Larox headquarters is located in
Lappeenranta, Finland, which is only 40 km from the Russian border, it makes it
easy for our Russian customers to come and visit our headquarters, as well as
our testing and production premises in Finland,” said Mr. Kauko Tanninen. 

Meet Larox at Mining World Russia

Larox will participate in the
Mining World Russia Exhibition in Moscow, April 15 - 17, 2009.
Visit us in Pavilion 1, Hall 2, Stand A 24.
The entire range of Larox's filters, filtration solutions and aftermarket 
services will be exhibited. This major mining event is an excellent occasion 
to meet and get to know the management of OOO Larox as well as learn how 
Larox can help with your solid-liquid separation needs.

Larox contact information in Russia

OOO Larox
Derbenevskaya embankment
House 11 B, 13th Floor
Business Center ”Pollars”
Moscow 115114, Russian Federation
Tel +7 (495) 926 9563 (add 231)
Fax +7 (495) 926 9563 (add 231)
info@larox.com, website www.larox.ru



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 590 employees. Larox Group is headquartered in Lappeenranta, Finland 
where the Group also has production facilities. Net sales in 2008 totaled 208.0 
million euros, of which more than 93 % were generated by exports and the 
company's foreign operations.