Huhtamäki Oyj - Company Announcement

Huhtamaki sells its rigid plastic consumer goods business in South Africa

HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 3.8.2009 AT 09:00

Huhtamäki Oyj has sold its rigid plastic production unit in Roodekop,
South Africa, to Polyoak Packaging (Pty) Ltd. The annual net sales of
the unit is some EUR 5 million and it currently employs some 55
people. The sold unit serves the local edible fats and dairy markets
and has dedicated injection molding assets."This transaction supports Huhtamaki's strategic review of rigid
plastic consumer goods operations", says Huhtamäki Oyj's CEO Jukka
Moisio. "We will continue to supply the South African market in a
number of segments including foodservice, molded fiber and flexible
packaging. We also continue production at our three remaining units
in South Africa."

For further information, please contact:
Ms. Minna Kylänpää, Head of Group Communication, Tel. +358 (0)10 686
7863


HUHTAMÄKI OYJ
Group Communications


Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty
packaging with 2008 net sales totaling EUR 2.3 billion. Foodservice
and consumer goods markets are served by approximately 14,000 people
in 60 manufacturing units and several sales offices in 34 countries.
The parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, has its head office in Espoo,
Finland and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. Additional
information is available at www.huhtamaki.com.