Vaisala - Company Announcement

Vaisala Signs a Contract for Weather Radars and Airport Weather Observation Systems

Vaisala Corporation   Stock Exchange Release     August 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.


Vaisala and the local system integrator have signed a contract to deliver
weather radars and airport weather observation systems to Saudi Arabia. The
value of the deal is EUR 6.9 million.

The award renews Vaisala's role as a provider of weather observation systems to
the Saudi Arabian meteorological service. According to the contract, Vaisala
will deliver dual-polarized C-band weather radars, low level wind shear alarm
systems and airport weather observation systems."The Presidency of Meteorology and Environment of Saudi Arabia is a long-term
customer of ours. We are very pleased to continue the relationship and provide
them Vaisala's leading weather measurement technology, which will help improve
weather awareness, safety and efficiency of weather-dependent operations," says
Kai Konola, Executive Vice President of Vaisala Weather Business.

More information:
Kai Konola, Executive Vice President of Vaisala Weather Business
Tel. +358 40 5024 900, kai.konola[at]vaisala.com

About Vaisala
Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Building
on 75 years of experience, Vaisala contributes to a better quality of life by
providing a comprehensive range of innovative observation and measurement
products and services for chosen weather-related and industrial markets.
Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs approximately 1400 professionals
worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange.
www.vaisala.com  www.twitter.com/VaisalaGroup

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