BENE wins euro 1.4m bid to furnish international law firm in Paris.

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Waidhofen/Ybbs (euro adhoc) - Vienna / Waidhofen/Ybbs, 4th March,
2008. Bene AG, listed on the Prime Market of the Vienna Stock
Exchange, is off to another impressive start in 2008/09, again
landing a major international order: Bene is designing the French
headoffice of the internationally renowned law firm of Herbert Smith
LLP in Paris, installing classic workstations and customised glass
wall solutions, along with meeting facilities. The euro 1.4m
commission, following projects completed in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and
Moscow, marks Bene´s fourth collaboration with Herbert Smith LLP.

Herbert Smith LLP currently employs 1,200 attorneys and has offices
in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has relied on Bene´s
expertise as a provider of integrated office solutions in Paris,
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Moscow. Managing Director for Sales and Human
Resources, Roland Marouschek enthusiastically comments this large
order, "With a market presence in 30 countries and efficient project
management Bene has proved a success factor for international clients
such as Herbert Smith LLP."

About Bene. Bene is convinced that there is a clear connection
between the design of office and work environments, company culture
and the success of a company. Bene´s concepts, products and services
turn this philosophy into reality. Development, design and production
as well as consulting and sales are united under one roof. With 76
sites in 30 countries and 1,546 employees worldwide, Bene offers its
customers regional access to all of its services. In the business
year 2006/2007, consolidated sales of the Bene Group amounted to EUR
198.6 million. Bene is the market leader in Austria and number six in
Europe.

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Further inquiry note:

Ursula Grabher

Head of Public Relations

BENE AG

A-1010 Vienna, Renngasse 6

Tel +43-1-53426-1265, Fax +43-1-53426-1270

press@bene.com, www.bene.com

Branche: Furnishings & Furniture
ISIN: AT00000BENE6
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