Japrotek Oy Ab, a Subsidiary of Vaahto Group, will Deliver a Leaching Autoclave to Norilsk Nickel Oy

VAAHTO GROUP PLC OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE BULLETIN 25.1.2008 10.30

JAPROTEK OY AB, A SUBSIDIARY OF VAAHTO GROUP, WILL DELIVER A LEACHING AUTOCLAVE TO NORILSK NICKEL OY

Japrotek Oy Ab, located in Pietarsaari, will deliver a leaching autoclave to Norilsk Nickel Harjavalta Oy. The order sum is approximately 3.6 million euros. The delivery will take place March 2009.

Japrotek Oy Ab is part of Vaahto Group, which is a globally operating high technology company serving process industry in the fields of pulp and paper machinery and process machinery.

Lahti January 25, 2008

VAAHTO GROUP PLC OYJ

Antti Vaahto

President (CEO)

Further information:

Stig Sandström

Sales Manager, Japrotek Oy Ab

Tel: +358 400 613866