EANS-Adhoc: Von Roll Holding AG / Von Roll takes its first step into the growth market of water: Acquisition of BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH

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08.03.2010

- Von Roll signs agreement with BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH to acquire
full stake in company - Extensive range of technologies in water and
wastewater treatment - Product and service offering expanded to cater
to customers from the energy sector - New business segment "Von Roll
Water"

Wädenswil/Au, Switzerland, 8 March 2010 - Von Roll Holding AG, the
global market leader in insulation products and services, and one of
Switzerland´s longest established industrial companies specializing
in products and systems for power generation, transmission, and
distribution, has signed an agreement with BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH to
acquire a full stake in the company. Both parties have agreed not to
disclose the purchase price. The sale is expected to go through by 18
March 2010.

Headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissigen, Germany, BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH
specializes in water and wastewater treatment. The core competencies
of this company, which was founded in 2000, lie in process
engineering and project management from consulting right through to
turnkey implementation. BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH has expertise in a
wide range of areas, which enables it to solve almost any process
engineering task in the field of water and wastewater treatment. The
company licenses several of its processes in a number of countries.
Its global customers include renowned production companies, energy
and water suppliers, and local authorities. As part of the additional
business segment "Von Roll Water", BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH serves both
the industrial and the public water market with a market potential of
around CHF 180 billion. The company employs 22 employees and
generated sales of around CHF 12 million in 2009.

"With the acquisition of BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH, we are taking our
first step into the strategically important market for water and
wastewater treatment," said Thomas Limberger, CEO and President of
the Board of Directors of Von Roll Holding AG. "This market plays an
important role globally and is a new strategically important pillar
for our company, one that we will continue to invest in. The fact
that BHU has pioneering technologies at its disposal and possesses
unique selling points in many areas means that we will share in this
growth in the long term. Furthermore, this merger will strengthen our
claim to be the leading technology company for key, forward-looking
technologies in energy-related sectors."

The acquisition of BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH represents a continuation
of Von Roll´s existing strategy to expand its business portfolio. It
will enable the company to secure its position in the strategically
important and profitable water market. The aim of this future
strategy is twofold: On the one hand, it aims to intensify activities
in existing markets, for example, the power plant and drinking water
market, and on the other hand, to tap into new markets, for example
seawater treatment. BHU is active in numerous projects across Europe
and Asia and is planning further projects in the United States and
the Middle East. The integration of the company into Von Roll Holding
AG will stimulate synergies in purchasing and sales. By making this
acquisition, Von Roll has extended its product and service offering
to cater to customers from the energy sector. The fact that the two
CEOs of BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH, Reinhold Brenner and Dr. Conrad
Hubele, are to remain in their posts will guarantee that their
expertise is retained within the Von Roll Group.

"As part of a leading global company, we will enjoy countless
opportunities for growth," said Dr. Conrad Hubele, CEO of BHU
Umwelttechnik GmbH. "The financial opportunities offered by Von Roll
and the global sales and customer network in particular will give us
access to major projects, new technologies, and other markets. In the
future, we will be able to grow more quickly and to enter new
international markets."

For more detailed information on BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH, visit the
company website www.bhu-tech.de.

About Von Roll Holding AG: As one of Switzerland´s longest
established industrial companies, Von Roll focuses on products and
systems for power generation, transmission and distribution. Von Roll
is the global market leader in insulation products, systems and
services and is represented in 19 countries with around 3,100
employees at 30 sites.

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statements are originally prepared in German and then translated into
English. In the event of any discrepancy, the German version
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Press: Sven Ohligs, Head of Communications,

Tel.: +41 44 204 3031, Fax: +41 44 204 3039, E-mail: press@vonroll.com

Investors: Luitpold Wüsthof, Head of Investor Relations

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Branche: Misc. Industrials
ISIN: CH0003245351
WKN: 324535
Index: SPI, Midcap Market Index
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