Suominen Oyj - Company Announcement

Marco Levi appointed Chairman of Suominen's Nomination Board

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-09-23 14:45 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Suominen
Corporation   Stock Exchange Release   23 September 2014 at 15:45 (EEST) 

MARCO LEVI APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF SUOMINEN'S NOMINATION BOARD

The Nomination Board of Suominen Corporation has appointed from among its
members Marco Levi, President & CEO of Ahlstrom Corporation, to act as the
Chairman. 

The other members of the Nomination Board of Suominen Corporation are, as
announced on 2 September 2014: Timo Ritakallio, Deputy CEO of Ilmarinen Mutual
Pension Insurance Company; Reima Rytsölä, Chief Investment Officer of Varma
Mutual Pension Insurance Company; and Jorma Eloranta, Chair of Suominen's Board
of Directors. 

The Nomination Board shall submit its proposals to the Board of Directors no
later than 1 February prior to the Annual General Meeting. 

Suominen Corporation
Nina Kopola, President & CEO

For additional information, please contact Nina Kopola, President & CEO, tel.
+358 (0)10 214 300 

Suominen in brief

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes as well as for medical
and hygiene products. The end products made of Suominen's nonwovens - wet
wipes, feminine care products and swabs, for instance - bring added value to
the daily life of consumers worldwide. Suominen is the global market leader in
nonwovens for wipes and employs approximately 600 people in Europe and in the
Americas. Suominen's net sales in 2013 amounted to MEUR 373.7 and operating
profit excluding non-recurring items to MEUR 19.4 (continuing operations). The
Suominen share (SUY1V) is listed in NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Stock Exchange. Read
more at www.suominen.fi. 


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