Opus Obtains Contract Extension in Connecticut


Opus Prodox AB (publ) today announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary SysTech  
International LLC, has has received a one-year extension from the Connecticut   
Department of Motor Vehicles for its current contract for management and        
maintenance of the State's Emissions Database Management System (EDBMS) for the 
statewide enhanced emissions inspection program.                                

The EDBMS was developed and installed by SysTech in 2003 and is fully Internet  
based, with all inspection station equipment on-line at all times during station
business hours. Over 1 million tests per year are being conducted on the EDBMS. 

“We are grateful that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles continues to 
have confidence in SysTech's EDBMS”, says Lothar Geilen, CEO of SysTech. “This  
extension is proof of the exemplary business relationship we have maintained    
with the DMV. We remain fully committed to supporting the advanced technology   
SysTech developed for the State and ensuring continued uninterrupted service to 
DMV and the Connecticut vehicle inspection stations.”                           

The amendment extends the term of the contract for a one (1) year period from   
May 9, 2010 to May 9, 2011.                                                     

The value of the contract extension is not disclosed due to competitive reasons.
The extension does not trigger any earn-out payments to the sellers of SysTech. 

This press info is available in Swedish at www.opus.se

For additional information, please contact
Magnus Greko, President and CEO           
Phone: +46 31 748 34 91, +46 705 58 45 91 
E-mail: magnus@opus.se                    

Opus' Certified Adviser                               
Thenberg & Kinde Fondkommission AB                    
Box 2108                                              
SE-403 13 Gothenburg                                  
Sweden                                                
Phone: +46 31 745 50 00            

SysTech International, established in 1999, is part of the Opus Group and
providesturnkey vehicle inspection pro- gram management services, including
vehicle information databases, and advanced emission and safety test systems to
various levels of government agencies (federal, state and regional) and to
individual inspection stations. The Opus Group is in the business of
developing, producing and selling products and services within Automotive Test
Equip- ment, Vehicle Inspection Systems and Fleet Management for the global
market. The Group'sproducts include emission  analyzers, diagnostic equipment
and automatic test lines. Services  include management of mandatory vehicle
inspec- tion programs. The Group sells its products and services in more than
50 countries all over the world and currently employs around 170 persons. The
turnover for 2008 was SEK 175 million pro forma (including acquisitions). Opus'
share is listed on First North Premier (NASDAQ OMX) under the ticker OPUS. 

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