Studsvik signs teaming agreement with Waste Control Specialists LLC (WCS)

Studsvik and WCS has entered into a teaming agreement for the
treatment and storage of Class B & C Low-Level Radioactive Waste in
the USA.

The teaming agreement includes waste processing and stabilization by
Studsvik and storage at the WCS facility in Texas. WCS has applied
for the necessary permits to store B & C low-level waste at the Texas
facility. Subject to successful completion of the licensing process,
revenues related to the agreement are expected at the earliest during
the second half of 2008.


For more information please call:

Magnus Groth, CEO Studsvik AB, +46 (0)155 22 10 86 or cell phone
+ 46 (0) 709 677 086

Lewis Johnsson, president Studsvik Inc., +1 423 735 6300 or cell
phone
+1 678 549 8958


Facts about Studsvik
Studsvik is a leading service supplier to the international nuclear
industry. The company has 60 years experience of nuclear technology
and radiological services. Studsvik addresses a market in strong
growth with specialized services in four Strategic Business Areas:
Waste Treatment, Decommissioning, Operating Efficiency and Service
and Maintenance. Studsvik has 1,200 employees in 7 countries and the
company's shares are listed on the OMX Nordic Stock Exchange
Stockholm AB, MidCap.

Facts about Waste Control Specialists LLC
The WCS facility in Andrews County, Texas is licensed for the
processing, storage and disposal of a broad range of hazardous, toxic
and certain types of low-level and mixed low-level radioactive
waste.  WCS is a subsidiary of Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI). Valhi is
engaged in the titanium dioxide pigments, component products
(security products, furniture components and performance marine
components) and waste management industries.