The Vaisala Group has received an order to supply upper air
observation systems to the Bureau of Meteorology of Australia. The
total value of the contract is approximately EUR 3.7 million.
Deliveries under the contract will be carried out over the next three
years.
The Bureau of Meteorology operates one of the largest meteorological
observation networks and is an existing user of Vaisala upper air
observation equipment. The new systems incorporate the latest Vaisala
measurement techniques and will provide up-to-date technology for use
well into the next decade.
"Australia is a very important market for Vaisala, and Bureau of
Meteorology is considered as a strategic partner for us. It is
important that we have been able to consolidate our relationship with
Bureau of Meteorology over recent years", comments Pekka Ketonen, CEO
of Vaisala Group.
The Vaisala Group is a successful international technology company
that develops and manufactures electronic measurement systems and
equipment for meteorology, environmental sciences, traffic safety and
industry. Vaisala employs over 1,200 professionals and achieved net
sales of EUR 183.5 million in 2001. Vaisala serves customers
throughout the world. In 2001, exports accounted for 96% of net sales.
Vaisala's A-series shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges (HEX).
Further information:
Olli Karikorpi, Finance Director
observation systems to the Bureau of Meteorology of Australia. The
total value of the contract is approximately EUR 3.7 million.
Deliveries under the contract will be carried out over the next three
years.
The Bureau of Meteorology operates one of the largest meteorological
observation networks and is an existing user of Vaisala upper air
observation equipment. The new systems incorporate the latest Vaisala
measurement techniques and will provide up-to-date technology for use
well into the next decade.
"Australia is a very important market for Vaisala, and Bureau of
Meteorology is considered as a strategic partner for us. It is
important that we have been able to consolidate our relationship with
Bureau of Meteorology over recent years", comments Pekka Ketonen, CEO
of Vaisala Group.
The Vaisala Group is a successful international technology company
that develops and manufactures electronic measurement systems and
equipment for meteorology, environmental sciences, traffic safety and
industry. Vaisala employs over 1,200 professionals and achieved net
sales of EUR 183.5 million in 2001. Vaisala serves customers
throughout the world. In 2001, exports accounted for 96% of net sales.
Vaisala's A-series shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges (HEX).
Further information:
Olli Karikorpi, Finance Director
+358 9 8949 2215 or +358 40 777 2933
Tiina Hansson, Communications Director
+358 9 8949 2728 or +358 40 730 3751
Vaisala Oyj
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Vaisala Oyj
Distribution:
Helsinki Exchanges
Finnish News Agency
Major Media