Bene wins euro 1.4m bid in Germany.

Medtronic, provider of medical technology, has selected the Austrian
market leader to design its interior concept.

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Waidhofen/Ybbs (euro adhoc) - Vienna / Waidhofen/Ybbs, 08. May 2008.
Bene AG, listed on the Prime Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange,
started its second quarter in 2008/09 with another major order. The
integrated office provider was commissioned to furnish the new
offices of Medtronic GmbH in Düsseldorf with 300 modern workstations.

The design concept behind the 1.4m commission envisions modern office
furniture, cubicles, as well as conference and meeting rooms. Bene
won the contract on account of the excellent consulting provided and
the concept jointly developed with Medtronic in the run-up to the
project.

Medtronic GmbH is the global leader in medical technology. With
holistic therapeutic concepts, comprehensive services and
cost-efficient solutions, Medtronic helps to raise its patients`
quality of life, whilst cutting costs of health services.

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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Public Relations

Mag. Ursula Grabher, MAS

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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