RELEASE OF MARTELA'S INTERIM REPORT 1-6/2009

MARTELA CORPORATION          RELEASE         July 27, 2009                 
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RELEASE OF MARTELA'S INTERIM REPORT 1-6/2009                                    

Martela Corporation's interim report 1 January - 30 June 2009, will be released 
on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 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 5, 2009 at 10.30-11.30 a.m. at Martelatalo, Takkatie 1,       
Pitäjänmäki.                                                                    

The result is presented by CEO Heikki Martela.                                  
                                                                                
At the event also Director Veli-Matti Savo discusses the topic of “Martela's    
challenges in Russia ”.                                                         

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 27, 2009                                                         

Martela Corporation                                                             
Mats Danielsson                                                                 
Finance Director                                                                


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