Bene wins the Silver Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany 2009.

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Waidhofen/Ybbs (euro adhoc) - Vienna 11th November 2008. Bene´s glass
room dividing system "RF Corridor Wall" has been recognised by the
Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany 2009. Bene is the
only Austrian company to receive this most acclaimed design prize.

The Design Award is the official design accolade of the Federal
Republic of Germany and is awarded by the Design Council. 1240
products from different sectors were nominated this year for
outstanding performance in the categories of product and
communication design. Companies cannot enter themselves for the
Design Award. Out of these nominations, 5 Gold winners and 20 Silver
winners - including Bene - were decided by a panel of experts.

"This is a highly technical product and we prevailed against intense
international competition, including the consumer products sectors.
This success is a fantastic testament of our competence,
functionality and design, placing us at the fore of international
design," rejoices Thomas Bene, member of the board Bene AG, over the
award.

The RF Corridor Wall steers away from vertical profiles and shines
with see-through glass surfaces. Only the floor and ceiling profiles
that run horizontally have load-bearing functions. Both the technical
innovation and the intelligent design of the RF Corridor Wall had
already been commended in 2008 with the iF Gold award.

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 80
sites in 31 countries and 1,479 employees worldwide, Bene offers its
customers regional access to all of its services. In the business
year 2007/2008, consolidated sales of the Bene Group amounted to EUR
252.5 million. Bene is market leader in Austria and number six in
Europe. The annual report 2007/08 is available at www.bene.com.

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Further inquiry note:

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

www.bene.com

Investor Relations

Mag. Gerald Strohmaier, MBA

Head of Finance & Investor Relations

A-3340 Waidhofen/Ybbs

Schwarzwiesenstraße 3

Phone +43-7442-500-3372

Fax +43-7442-500-993372

www.bene.com

Branche: Furnishings & Furniture
ISIN: AT00000BENE6
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