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2008-07-16 14:30:00 CEST 2008-07-16 14:30:39 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Glaston Oyj Abp - Company AnnouncementGlaston lowers net sales and operating profit forecasts for 2008Losses made by Tamglass Glass Processing, part of Glaston Corporation's Heat Treatment business area, have significantly burdened the first quarter financial results for the Corporation and Tamglass Glass Processing has continued to operate in the red. In addition, global economic uncertainty is being reflected in the Group's major, comprehensive, One-Stop-Partner deliveries in particular, significantly lengthening customer's decision-making times. For the above-mentioned reasons, Glaston is lowering its net sales and operating profit forecasts for 2008 and estimates that the net sales and operating profit will be on the preceding year's level. In an release of April 23, 2008, Glaston Corporation forecast clear growth in net sales and operating profit compared to 2007. Glaston will publish its interim report for the second quarter on August 14, 2008. GLASTON CORPORATION Mika Seitovirta President and CEO For further information, please contact: Mika Seitovirta, President & CEO, tel. +358 (0)10 500 500 From: Glaston Corporation Agneta Selroos Corporate Communications and IR Manager Tel. + 358 (0)10 500 6105 Glaston Corporation Glaston Corporation is a growing and international glass technology company. Glaston is the global market leader in glass processing machines and a comprehensive One-Stop-Partner supplier to its customers. Its product range and service network are the most extensive in the industry. Glaston's well-known brands are Bavelloni, in pre-processing machines and tools, Tamglass and Uniglass in safety glass machines and Albat+Wirsam in software solutions. Glaston's own glass processing unit, Tamglass Glass Processing, is a manufacturer of high quality safety glass products, and operates in Finland. Glaston's share (GLA1V) is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki Mid Cap List. |
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