Panostaja Oyj Stock Exchange Bulletin, 3th October 2007 PANOSTAJA-OWNED SUOMEN PUUPORRAS OY TO STREAMLINE OPERATIONS Suomen Puuporras Group is to concentrate its production operations in Tampere and Imatra within the next month. The company's plant located in Kausala will be closed down. The restructuring will enable the Group to streamline operations and strengthen its position on the market. As part of the restructuring effort, the Group will further develop its logistics and subcontracting functions. It is expected that closure of the Kausala plant will lead to 8 employees having their contracts terminated. This stock exchange bulletin is a translation of the original Finnish stock exchange bulletin September 28 ,2007 Panostaja Oyj Juha Sarsama CEO Further information: Mr. Tapani Harjunen, Managing Director of Suomen Puuporras Oy, mobile +358 (0)400 573 990 and Mr. Juha Sarsama, CEO of Panostaja Oyj, mobile +358 (0)40 774 2099.