NEOMARKKA NEGOTIATES POSSIBLE INVESTMENT IN SPECIALTY CELLULOSE FIBRE BUSINESS

NEOMARKKA PLC	STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE	17 June 2010	at 9.00                       

NEOMARKKA NEGOTIATES POSSIBLE INVESTMENT IN SPECIALTY CELLULOSE FIBRE BUSINESS  

Neomarkka Plc is considering an investment in a specialty cellulose fibre       
factory to be re-established in former Kuitu Finland Ltd's facilities in        
Valkeakoski. Kuitu Finland Ltd was driven into bankruptcy in 2008 when the      
markets for specialty cellulose fiber products weakened dramatically. The       
negotiating parties aim to restart the production and exploit the already well  
known product, know-how of the personnel and existing customer base in textile  
and non-woven cellulosic fiber for European and United States markets.          

The restarted production would focus on fire-retardant fiber technology.        
Fire-retardant fiber is needed in materials used in textiles for interior       
decorations, vehicles and protective clothing. Market research indicates that   
demand in fire-retardant fiber is rising because of the tightening regulations  
on textile and non-woven fabrics' fire safety, especially in United States.     

This enterprice would bring about 200 new jobs in Valkeakoski. The estimated    
annual production capacity of the factory is 65,000 tonnes.                     

Neuvottelujen tarkkaa päättymistä on vaikea ennustaa. Neomarkka tiedottaa       
neuvottelujen lopputuloksesta heti kun ne on saatu päätökseen. It is difficult  
to estimate when the negotiations will be finalised but Neomarkka will give a   
press release when any decisions are made.                                      

Neomarkka Plc                                                                   



Markku E. Rentto                                                                
Managing Director                                                               


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Markku E. Rentto, Managing Director, tel. +358 20 720 9191                      




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Neomarkka Plc's strategy is to invest mainly in industrial companies with       
similar synergic benefits. The aim of investments is with active ownership to   
develop the purchased companies and establish additional value. Returns are     
sought both through dividend flow and an increase in value. Neomarkka's B shares
are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki main market.