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order intake

31.01.2008

Klagenfurt, 31 January 2008 - SW Umwelttechnik is playing a
key role in infrastructure renewal in Central and Southeastern
Europe (CSE). Despite difficult economic conditions, particularly
in Hungary and Romania, the group posted excellent order backlog
of E44 million (m) at year end - almost double the total on 31
December 2006 (E26m). The broader outlook is also good, with
further infrastructure contracts expected to be won in Romania from
the summer onwards.

SW Umwelttechnik encountered very strong order intake in Hungary in
the fourth quarter of 2007, despite the fact that the government
has scaled back public investment in infrastructure due to budget
consolidation measures. Contracts were signed for the supply and
construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in south Budapest
(E2.5m) and a shopping centre in Kaposvar (E1.6m). SW
Umwelttechnik also won orders for flood protection schemes worth a
total of E1.8m for the Szentes and Mako municipalities. The
group's investments in Hungary have given it a very strong cost
base as a platform for extending its market leadership there.

In Romania the sharp devaluation of the leu towards the end of last
year led to an increase in net finance cost. Remeasurement at
balance sheet date of investments made during the summer gave rise
to a considerable book loss as a result of the lower exchange
rate. Nevertheless the Romanian expansion strategy has shown its
worth. Capacity utilisation at the new factory in Bucharest is
already ahead of forecast due to excellent order intake,
particularly from commercial and industrial customers. Heavy
municipal investments in sewerage systems and roads is expected to
get under way once substantial EU funding is released in mid-2008.

SW Umwelttechnik has pressed ahead with rigorous restructuring
programmes in Austria, and turnaround has been achieved. A
year-on-year increase in order books means that the improvement in
the results of the Austrian operations is set to continue.

Thanks to the near-doubling of order backlog to E44m (31 Dec. 2006:
E26m) SW Umwelttechnik is well placed to hit its earnings targets
for 2008. Following last year's record E25m capital expenditure,
the group is now concentrating on improving operating results.

Founded in 1910, SW Umweltechnik remains a family business, though it
has been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1997. The
company is widely identified with sustainable enterprise and
rapid expansion in Central and Southeastern Europe. Its
innovative environmental technology products are contributing to
infrastructure renewal in CSE countries. SW Umwelttechnik
employs a total of 800 people at 16 sites, and returned revenue of
over E100m in 2006.

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Further inquiry note:

Dr. Bernd Wolschner

Member of the Management Board

Tel: +43 (0)7259 31350

Fax: +43 (0)463 37667

Romed Lackner

Investor Relations & Marketing

Tel: +43 (0)664 8117670

Fax: +43 (0)463 37667170

E-mail: romed.lackner@sw-umwelttechnik.com

Website: www.sw-umwelttechnik.com

Branche: Technology
ISIN: AT0000808209
WKN: 910497
Index: WBI
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